While travelling to Dubai or UAE any place, you may need a tourist sim card. If you do not know the Virgin Tourist sim card plans and packages, here is the complete information about sim card prices, packages and offers of internet, calling, international and roaming plans. our comparison tables can help you select the best SIM card in UAE according to your needs.
Virgin Mobile UAE tourist SIM card price starts from AED 50 including VAT which is available in all cities. If you have an Emirates ID then you can order it online while at home before landing in UAE.
Virgin UAE Visitor plans
First of all, we will show you the visitor plans that you can call the tourist sim plans. Virgin SIM card prices in UAE start from AED 50. Here are the complete details one by one:
| Price | Data | Local & Int’l | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED 50 | – | – | – |
| AED 150 | 21GB (3GB/Day) | 30 Local & 20 Int’l Min & SMS | 7 Days |
| AED 200 | 40GB (4GB/Day) | 30 Local & 20 Int’l Min & SMS | 10 Days |
| AED 300 | 75GB (5GB/Day) | 30 Local & 20 Int’l Min & SMS | 15 Days |
| AED 300 | Unlimited | 30 Local & 20 Int’l Min & SMS | 10 Days |
- Prices of all SIM cards include 5% VAT.
Virgin is providing the 21GB data package to tourists on high-speed 5G. To use the 5G services, you may have a 5 G-enabled or supported device. We have provided you with all the packages for travellers but now, you will ask for more internet packages from Virgin.
Virgin has planned to provide all-in-one plans to visitors in Dubai. Its packages are valid for 7 days, 10 days, and 15 days that can be extended by recharging only. This is a Sub-company of Du UAE which is the largest telecom operator in UAE. All the Dubai sims are 5G enabled and have the highest internet speed more than 332 Mbps.
In all plans of Virgin UAE, the company has offered 20 international minutes and SMS and 30 local minutes and SMS. The validity, prices and internet data are different from each other.
Virgin 7 Days Tourist SIM Plan
This SIM card includes a weekly plan with 30 local minutes, SMS, 20 international call minutes and SMS, and 21GB data, which will be used 3GB daily. The data will be reset each midnight whether customers have used or not these Mbs.
SIM card is included so, we can say that it is free. You can continue using it after recharge when its plan will end in 7 days.
Benefits:
- Price: AED 150 Including 5% VAT
- Internet: 21GB (3GB per day)
- Local Calls: 30 minutes
- Local SMS: 30 SMS
- International Calls: 20 Minutes
- International SMS: 20 SMS
10 Days Tourist SIM Plan
Those people who come to Dubai for 10 days can use the longtime expiry tourist SIM card in UAE. It costs AED 200 for one time per 10 days. After buying this sim card including the plan, customers will get 40GB of data (4GB per day), 30 local minutes & SMS and 20 international minutes and SMS.
Benefits:
- Price: AED 200 Including 5% VAT
- Internet: 40GB (4GB per day)
- Local Calls: 30 minutes
- Local SMS: 30 SMS
- International Calls: 20 Minutes
- International SMS: 20 SMS
10 Days Unlimited Tourist Plan
if you need more data you can continue with this plan. It comes with unlimited high-speed 5G enabled data, 30 local minutes & SMS and 20 international minutes and SMS. The price of this package including a free sim card is AED 300 valid for 10 days.
Benefits:
- Price: AED 300 Including 5% VAT
- Internet: Unlimited
- Local Calls: 30 minutes
- Local SMS: 30 SMS
- International Calls: 20 Minutes
- International SMS: 20 SMS
15 Days Tourist SIM Plan
Logtime expiry SIM card in UAE is AED 300 for Virgin 5G network which can be purchased online and from any airport. Customers can book a SIM card online and on arrival, they can get it from any store, or airport and can get to the provided address within 60 minutes.
Virgin 15 days sim card comes with 75GB (5GB per day) high-speed 5G enabled data, 30 local minutes & SMS and 20 international minutes and SMS. The price of this package including a free sim card is AED 300 valid for 15 days.
Benefits:
- Price: AED 300 Including 5% VAT
- Internet: 75GB (5GB per day)
- Local Calls: 30 minutes
- Local SMS: 30 SMS
- International Calls: 20 Minutes
- International SMS: 20 SMS
Virgin UAE Tourist SIM Bonus
After expiring or ending the plan, customers will receive 200MB of data for free which can be used on 100 Kbps. Users can activate the booster to get half bundle again on the SIM card at the lowest prices. To get it, open the app and tap on Boost under your package details.
How to get or buy a Virgin Tourist sim?
You can order a sim card online using your Google account or email address. It is easy and you can order it from abroad before coming to Dubai or UAE.
- Open the Virgin website https://www.virginmobile.ae/tourist-join/
- Select any plan and click on “Choose this plan”
- Select your favourite number or shuffle the numbers to select anyone
- Accept the terms and conditions and click on the Pay Now button
- Enter your Debit card or credit card details to pay the fees
- Now, enter the address or select the airport where you will collect the sim
- If you selected the eSIM, it will arrive in your email address in a few minutes
You can also buy a sim card from any nearest Virgin store. If you order a SIM card, it is free and will arrive at your destination in 60 minutes. You have to provide your Emirates ID to activate the Virgin SIM card.
Most people are using the Virgin app to check data, calls and SMS. Virgin app is free and any customers can use it to activate, deactivate and see the history of the sim card.
Does Virgin Mobile Offer eSIM?
Yes, you can get a Virgin eSIM card by selecting the SIM card type before buying it. If you already have a physical SIM card, you can move from a physical SIM card to eSIM using the app. It can cost you around AED 20 to AED 40 depending on the company policy and situation in future.
Can I buy a SIM card Airport without having an Emirates ID?
Yes, you can buy a tourist SIM card using your Passport only from any airport when you land in UAE. The tourist SIM cards in UAE are for a limited time only after this you have to migrate or buy a prepaid SIM after getting your Emirates ID.
Can a Postpaid SIM card be purchased on a Passport?
No, to buy a prepaid Virgin SIM card, you need your Emirates ID, a utility bill or a contract for your job. If you complete these all requirements, you can buy a regular SIM card from any store.
Recently visited UAE and tried out the Virgin Tourist SIM card. Great coverage and easy to set up. Prices were reasonable too. Definitely recommend it for travelers!