One of the first surprises awaiting tourists at Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a complimentary Tourism SIM card, provided by du, one of the UAE’s leading telecom providers. This free SIM card includes 1GB of data valid for 24 hours, allowing travelers to immediately access maps, book rides, stay in touch with family, or post updates on social media as soon as they land.

🎯 Who’s Eligible?

This offer is available to:

• Visitors arriving on visit visas

• Transit visa holders

• Travelers with visa-on-arrival

• GCC nationals

Once through immigration, travelers can pick up the SIM at designated kiosks. For extended usage, plans can easily be upgraded at du counters or Dubai Duty Free outlets.

📞 Other Tourist SIM Options

While du offers the complimentary SIM, other major telecom providers such as Etisalat and Virgin Mobile also have attractive prepaid SIM packages for tourists. These often come with:

• More data

• Longer validity periods

• International calling minutes

• Flexible plans suited for short- or long-term stays

🌍 Why It Matters

Staying connected in the UAE is essential. From using ride-hailing apps like Careem or Uber to accessing translation tools, ticketing platforms, or navigation apps, having immediate internet access makes travel more seamless and stress-free.