Will FaceTime work in Dubai with a travel eSIM?

Usually, because our UAE plans route data through Europe. There is no official statement, so keep a licensed app as a backup.

Do WhatsApp messages work in Dubai?

Yes, on any network and on hotel Wi-Fi. Only voice and video calls are restricted on local connections.

Which calling apps are allowed in the UAE?

BOTIM, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex and Slack are among the licensed ones listed by Gulf News in 2024.

Dubai and the UAE

An eSIM for Dubai, with your data routed through Europe

On local SIMs and hotel Wi-Fi in the UAE, WhatsApp and FaceTime calls are blocked. Our UAE plans connect to du and send your data out through Europe, which is why travellers on eSIMs like ours generally report calls working.

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