Etisalat (e&) UAE offers daily, weekly, and “Roam Like Home” packs covering 90+ countries. Whether you’re travelling for a weekend or a month, there’s a roaming pack to avoid pay-per-MB charges.
Quick Answer
Best for 1–3 day trips:Daily Roaming Pack from AED 25/day.
Best for 1-week+ trips:Roam Like Home weekly pack from AED 100/week.
Best for postpaid Freedom plans:Roam Like Home — use your home plan abroad.
Daily Roaming Packs
| Pack | Price (AED) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Voice Pack | 15/day | Incoming voice + limited outgoing |
| Daily Data Pack | 25/day | 500 MB – 1 GB depending on zone |
| Daily Unlimited Data | 35/day | Unlimited data (FUP applies) |
Weekly Roaming Combo
| Pack | Price (AED) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Combo Mini | 100 | 1 GB + 30 incoming minutes |
| Weekly Combo Plus | 150 | 3 GB + 60 minutes |
| Weekly Combo Max | 200 | 10 GB + 100 minutes |
Roam Like Home (Postpaid Freedom Plans)
If you’re on a postpaid Freedom plan, Roam Like Home lets you take your local data and voice allowances abroad — at a small daily flat fee per destination. No need to buy separate packs.
- Available across 90+ countries
- Same allowance as your home plan(e.g., 50 GB data, unlimited UAE calls)
- Flat daily fee— typically AED 25–35/day depending on zone
- No surprise bills— capped at your daily fee
Coverage Zones
- Zone 1 (GCC + India + select Asia):Cheapest packs
- Zone 2 (Europe, North America, popular destinations):Mid-tier
- Zone 3 (Rest of world, premium destinations):Premium pricing
How to Activate
- Open the e& UAE Appbefore travel.
- Go to Add-ons → Roaming Packs.
- Select destination, pack duration, and confirm.
- Pack activates automatically once you connect to a foreign network.
Pro Tips
- Buy packs before you fly— they activate on first foreign network connection.
- Top-up your prepaid balance to cover roaming charges (or unsubscribe from auto-renew if you don’t want recurring packs).
- Roam Like Home is almost always cheaper than daily packs for trips of 7+ days.
- For very short trips (1–2 days), eSIMs like Airalo can be cheaper than Etisalat’s daily packs for some destinations.
Verified May 2026. Prices may vary by destination zone and current promotions.
At a Glance
| Price Range | AED 15–350/day or weekly |
| Data | 500 MB – Unlimited (FUP) |
| Contract | Pay-per-pack (daily or weekly) |
| Best For | UAE residents traveling abroad |
| Last Verified | May 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cheapest Etisalat roaming pack?
Daily Voice Pack at AED 15/day for incoming voice. For data, the Daily Data Pack at AED 25/day is the most affordable.
What is Roam Like Home?
A feature on Etisalat postpaid Freedom plans that lets you use your home allowance (data, calls) abroad for a flat daily fee — no need to buy separate roaming packs.
How many countries are covered?
90+ countries across Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.
Will roaming work on prepaid?
Yes — Etisalat prepaid Wasel customers can buy daily/weekly roaming packs via the e& app, USSD, or website.
Etisalat vs Du for roaming?
Etisalat has slightly wider coverage and Roam Like Home for Freedom postpaid users. Du has more aggressive weekly pack pricing (AED 100/200/350 with 4–30 GB).