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Saudi Arabia eSIM
Zain 5G
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Saudi Arabia
5 GB · 30 days
Total
€9.09
Buy eSIM data plans for Saudi Arabia
A Saudi Arabia eSIM is a prepaid mobile-data plan for your trip. Install it on a compatible, carrier-unlocked phone before departure, then select it as your data line within the plan's coverage area.
Landing at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh? Clear arrivals already online rather than queuing for a local SIM. Your Saudi Arabia eSIM switches on as you reach the gate, so you can arrange a ride to your hotel, open maps in Arabic or English, and message home before you collect your bags. Coverage reaches across Riyadh, Jeddah, and the heritage landscapes of AlUla.
Refund policy
Review refund eligibility before installation or activation.
Activation window
Check the package details for the first-use deadline and validity rules.
Secure checkout
Cards, Apple Pay & Google Pay — encrypted by Paysera.
Customer support
Contact support before or during your trip if you need help.
How eSIM works in Saudi Arabia
Choose a data plan for Saudi Arabia, install the eSIM over reliable Wi-Fi before your trip, and follow the selected plan’s activation instructions. Your regular SIM can stay in your phone, while the eSIM gives you mobile data for travel apps, messaging, maps and browsing.
Install your eSIM
Scan the QR or auto-install in the app — no physical SIM.
Land & connect
Data activates on first connection at your destination.
What you can do with 5 GB
In total, a 5 GB data allowance covers roughly 1,700 shared photos, 83 hours of social media and browsing, 15 hours of video calls, 63 hours of music streaming, or about 1000 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
- ≈ 1000 hrsMaps & navigation
- UnlimitedMessages
- ≈ 1,700Photos shared
- ≈ 83 hrsSocial & browsing
- ≈ 15 hrsVideo calls
- ≈ 63 hrsMusic streaming
Important cities in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh · City guide
Riyadh
Riyadh is a sprawling modern capital where ride-hailing and live maps are essential for getting between the skyline of the King Abdullah Financial District, the historic Diriyah quarter, and the souks downtown. A Riyadh eSIM keeps your navigation and apps running as you cross the city, helps you book restaurants, and lets you handle work emails on the move. From the airport onward, you can stay connected in Riyadh without tracking down a SIM counter.
Riyadh eSIM — online before you land →Jeddah · City guide
Jeddah
Jeddah, the gateway on the Red Sea coast, mixes the coral-stone lanes of Al-Balad with a long, breezy Corniche. With a data plan for Jeddah you can map your way through the old town, order a ride to the waterfront, and look up dive trips or seafood spots as you go. Arriving through King Abdulaziz International Airport, you'll be online and ready to explore from the start.
Jeddah eSIM — online before you land →Mecca · City guide
Mecca
For pilgrims arriving in Mecca, staying connected makes the journey easier, from coordinating with your group to finding your accommodation near the Grand Mosque. A Mecca eSIM helps you navigate crowded streets, message family back home, and look up prayer times and transport without searching for WiFi. Mobile data keeps the practical side of the trip simple so you can focus on what matters.
Mecca eSIM — online before you land →Medina · City guide
Medina
Medina welcomes travellers to the area around the Prophet's Mosque, and reliable data helps you find your way through the city with ease. A data plan for Medina lets you map routes to your hotel, stay in touch with companions, and check schedules and opening times on the move. Stay connected in Medina from arrival so the logistics fade into the background.
Medina eSIM — online before you land →Dammam · City guide
Dammam
Dammam, on the Gulf coast in the Eastern Province, is a hub for business and a base for exploring the corniche and nearby beaches. A Dammam eSIM helps you navigate between the waterfront, the souks, and meetings across the metro area, and book rides without hunting for signal. Whether you're here for work or a coastal break, mobile data keeps you moving.
Dammam eSIM — online before you land →AlUla · City guide
AlUla
AlUla is one of Saudi Arabia's most striking destinations, home to the ancient Nabataean tombs of Hegra and dramatic desert scenery. With a data plan for AlUla you can map the routes between sites, look up tour bookings, and capture and share the rock formations as you explore. Mobile data helps you stay oriented across a remote landscape where the sights are spread far apart.
AlUla eSIM — online before you land →Why Horizon
Why choose our eSIM for Saudi Arabia
An eSIM gives you data on arrival in Riyadh or Jeddah without hunting for a local SIM.
Better plans, built for real trips
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Easy to use
Install over reliable Wi-Fi before departure and follow the plan's activation instructions.
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Reuse an eligible eSIM
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Stay connected
We'll alert you as you approach your limit. If the plan supports a top-up, My eSIMs shows the eligible options.
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Frequently asked questions
Which eSIM is best for Saudi Arabia?
Pick the data amount and validity that match your trip. A small plan covers a few days of maps and messaging; choose a larger plan for longer stays or heavy use. If the selected plan supports top-ups, your account shows the eligible options.
Can I keep using my number while using an eSIM in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Your physical SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts on your usual number, while the eSIM carries your data. Most recent phones support using both at once.
Can I use a hotspot with my eSIM in Saudi Arabia?
Hotspot availability depends on the plan, destination network and your phone. Check the package details or ask support before relying on tethering.
When should I activate my eSIM for Saudi Arabia?
Install over reliable Wi-Fi before you travel, then follow the plan's activation instructions in Saudi Arabia. The package details explain when validity starts.
Do I need an eSIM-compatible phone?
Yes — your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Most phones from the last few years qualify; look for an 'Add eSIM' option in your settings.
Is this eSIM data-only?
Yes, these plans are data-only. Use internet-based apps like WhatsApp, Viber or FaceTime for calls and messages over the data connection.
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