Staying connected
- eSIM: download an app like Airalo or Holafly before you fly to activate an instant data plan the moment you touch down.
- Local SIM: pick up a physical tourist SIM card directly in the airport arrivals hall after customs. The major local networks — Vodafone, Orange and Etisalat — have 24/7 kiosks offering cheap, high-data packages.
Having data as soon as you land makes everything easier: you can request an Uber or Careem from the terminal and skip the taxi queue entirely.