Each operator's option for a 10-day trip, checked on its own site, next to a live data eSIM price for Dubai (UAE).
See Dubai (UAE) eSIM plans →| Operator | Cost | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same trip) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel | ₹1,198 · 10 days | 3GB, 200 min, 20 SMS | 3GB, 15 days: $8.79 (≈₹841) | ₹357 less |
| Vi | ₹995 · 10 days | 1.25GB, 100 min | 3GB, 15 days: $8.79 (≈₹841) | ₹154 less |
Operator prices as listed on airtel.in, myvi.in on 23 September 2026; they include calls as well as data. Where an operator charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live in US dollars, converted at 95.63 per $1. Airtel is a trademark of Bharti Airtel Ltd. Slashtel is not affiliated with Airtel. Vi is a trademark of Vodafone Idea Ltd. Slashtel is not affiliated with Vi.
For a 10-day trip, Vi at ₹995. Airtel: ₹1,198. Options differ in calls and data allowances, so compare what you will use.
For data, yes against each option we list: a Slashtel eSIM for the same trip costs ₹841 (vs Airtel ₹1,198), ₹841 (vs Vi ₹995). Operator options also include calls; the eSIM is data only.
Yes. Keep your Indian SIM in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes, and use the eSIM for mobile data.