Umrah from the UAE: e& and du Umrah packs or an eSIM
For Umrah from Dubai or Abu Dhabi, e& and du both sell Umrah and GCC packs: 15 GB for 150 AED on e&, 10 GB for 99 AED on du. The comparison with a travel eSIM on STC 5G.
For Umrah, both UAE carriers have dedicated packs, and they are good ones. e&'s Umrah Pack gives 15 GB and 650 minutes for 150 AED over 7 days. du's Umrah and GCC data bundle gives 10 GB for 99 AED over 3 days, and its GCC data bundle unlimited data for 199 AED over 10 days. For a week-long Umrah, these are fair prices, and an eSIM does not always beat them. It takes the lead on longer stays, on prepaid lines, and when you want your UAE number left out of roaming.
Prices read on the official e& and du websites on 22 September 2026.
Umrah and GCC packs
| Carrier | Pack | Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e& | Umrah Pack | 150 AED | 15 GB, 650 min | 7 days |
| e& | GCC Roaming 3-Day Pack | 100 AED | 5 GB, 10 min | 3 days |
| e& | GCC Roaming 10-Day Pack | 200 AED | 15 GB, 30 min | 10 days |
| du | Umrah and GCC data bundle | 99 AED | 10 GB | 3 days |
| du | GCC data bundle | 199 AED | Unlimited | 10 days |
e&'s minutes: on the Umrah Pack, incoming calls and calls to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. On the GCC packs, calls to the UAE and to the visited country.
The other packs that cover Saudi Arabia
| Carrier | Pack | Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| du | Roaming data bundle 5GB | 70 AED | 5 GB | 7 days |
| du | Roaming data bundle 10GB | 100 AED | 10 GB | 7 days |
| du | Roaming data bundle Unlimited | 200 AED | Unlimited | 7 days |
| du | Roaming data bundle 30GB | 500 AED | 30 GB | 60 days |
| du | Roaming data bundle 500MB daily | 35 AED | 500 MB | 1 day |
| e& | Roaming Weekly Combo Pack | 250 AED | 2.5 GB, 500 min | 7 days |
| e& | Roaming Daily Data | 35 AED | 500 MB | 1 day |
| e& | Roaming Monthly Economy Class Pack | 350 AED | 2 GB, 60 min | 30 days |
| e& | Business Class Pack | 600 AED | 5 GB, 500 min | 30 days |
| e& | Roaming Monthly First Class Pack | 1,000 AED | 10 GB, 1,000 min | 30 days |
These are postpaid add-ons. For e&, only the Weekly Combo Pack's country list could be read; the other packs are probably valid here too, so check with e&. Some e& packs carry extra promotional data until 9 October 2026, not shown in the table. du's prepaid list differs from postpaid.
Compare for your trip
The calculator opens on Saudi Arabia: change the length of the stay to see what each pack and each Wigoo plan costs for the whole trip.
When the eSIM wins
- Stays longer than the pack. e&'s Umrah Pack lasts 7 days and du's GCC bundle 10 days. For two weeks between Makkah and Madinah, you buy them twice.
- Prepaid lines. The prices here are postpaid add-ons, and du's prepaid list is different.
- Keeping your UAE line out of roaming, for calls from family and bank codes, while the eSIM does the internet.
Our Saudi Arabia eSIM connects to STC, with 5G. For what to set up before you fly, and how much data Umrah takes, read our eSIM guide for Umrah.
Quick answers
Which is better for Umrah, the e& Umrah Pack or du?
For a full week, e&'s Umrah Pack: 15 GB and 650 minutes for 150 AED over 7 days. For a short visit, du's Umrah and GCC data bundle gives 10 GB for 99 AED over 3 days, and its GCC data bundle unlimited data for 199 AED over 10 days.
Do I need a roaming pack for Umrah from the UAE?
Without a pack or an eSIM, you pay standard roaming rates. Add a pack before you leave, or install an eSIM at home and switch it on when you land in Jeddah or Madinah.
Which network does the Wigoo eSIM use in Saudi Arabia?
STC, with 5G. Your UAE number stays in the phone for calls and SMS.
Sources: official e& and du websites, checked on 22 September 2026.