Etisalat’s AED 50 monthly data pack delivers 30GB of high-speed 4G/5G data for 30 days— one of the most popular Wasel prepaid and postpaid add-ons in the UAE. Auto-renews each month unless cancelled.
Plan Details
- Price:50 AED
- Data:30 GB
- Validity:30 days
- Activation:Dial *170# or SMS “C DP50” to 1010
- Deactivation:SMS “C DP50” to 1010 or via e& App
- Auto-renew:Yes (cancel anytime)
- Customer care:101
Why This Plan?
- Network:4G / 5G where available
- Renewal:Auto-renews monthly. Cancel anytime with SMS “C DP50” to 1010.
- Carry-over:Unused data does NOT roll over.
- VAT:Add 5% VAT — final cost AED 52.50.
Pro Tips
- Best value if you reliably use 20GB+ per month. If you use less, the 25 AED / 15GB pack is cheaper.
- For 1GB/day users, the AED 50 pack with 1GB/day fair-usage may suit better.
- Activate via the e& UAE app for faster confirmation than USSD.
- You can switch packs once per cycle without losing existing balance.
Who Should Get the AED 50 / 30GB Pack
This pack lands in the sweet spot for residents who use mobile data as their primaryinternet — typically people without home WiFi or in shared accommodation where WiFi is unreliable.
- Bachelor accommodation in Sonapur, Muhaisnah, Mussafah— many shared rooms have either no WiFi or one painfully throttled router for 6+ residents. 30GB/month on a personal SIM solves it.
- Delivery riders & rideshare drivers— Talabat, Careem, Noon Food, Deliveroo all run constantly with Google Maps + the operator app. Easily burns 15-25GB/month.
- WFH from a labour-camp setting— Zoom calls + Teams chew through 20GB+. The 30GB tier covers a normal work month.
- Anyone moving between rentals— the AED 50 pack is the cheapest “ride out the gap” until your eLife or Du Home install completes.
Activation Pitfalls & Real-World Tips
The Etisalat 30GB pack auto-renews on the same day of the month it was activated. This is the #1 cause of unexpected balance deductionsfor new residents — the renewal date is locked to your activation date, not the 1st of the month. If you activated on the 20th of one month, the next renewal is the 20th of the next, regardless of your billing cycle. Always check renewal date via the e& app under Active Subscriptions.
Two more practical gotchas:
- The 30GB does not include hotspot / tetheringon prepaid Wasel by default — tethered traffic counts against the same allowance but at a reduced cap on some plans. Use sparingly if you connect a laptop.
- 5G access varies by your specific SIM generation— older Wasel SIMs issued before 2023 may not have 5G enabled even on Etisalat’s 5G network. Swap to a new SIM (free at any e& store with Emirates ID) to unlock 5G speeds.
If you consistently hit 25-30GB before month-end, upgrade to the AED 60 / 50GB tier rather than topping up — the marginal cost-per-GB drops significantly.
Plan Details
| Price | 50 AED |
| Data | 30 GB |
| Validity | 30 days |
| Activation | Dial *170# or SMS "C DP50" to 1010 |
| Deactivation | SMS "C DP50" to 1010 or via e& App |
| Auto-Renew | Yes |
| SIM Type | Both |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to activate the AED 50 pack?
Dial *170# from your Etisalat SIM and select Data Packs → AED 50, or SMS "C DP50" to 1010. Activation is immediate if you have AED 50+ balance.
How to deactivate / unsubscribe?
SMS "C DP50" to 1010 or via the e& app under Active Subscriptions. Cancel before renewal date to avoid charge.
Is the 30GB really high-speed?
Yes — 4G/5G at full network speed until exhausted. After 30GB, speed throttles or you can buy a top-up.
Works on prepaid and postpaid?
Yes — same AED 50 pack with 30GB available on Wasel prepaid and Etisalat postpaid lines.