{"id":355549,"date":"2026-07-23T17:31:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/?p=355549"},"modified":"2026-07-23T17:31:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:31:06","slug":"optus-roaming-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Optus roaming in Dubai: Charges and activation guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are an Optus customer in Australia travelling to Dubai, you can use your existing SIM card, as Dubai is on the list of eligible Optus roaming zones. So, you can use Optus roaming in Dubai.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide covers all you need to know about Optus in Dubai, <strong>including the $5 and $10 roaming passes, prepaid roaming packs, standard roaming charges without a pass, and activation steps.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, if you would like an alternative to Optus in Dubai with more <strong>flexible<\/strong> <strong>plans<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>unlimited<\/strong> <strong>data<\/strong>, consider <strong>the Holafly <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dubai eSIM<\/strong><\/a>. It offers <strong>5G connection, transparent pricing, and 24\/7 customer support.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"sidebar-blog banners-blog-wide invert-banner\">\n    <div\n      class=\"sidebar-blog-widget text-color-white \"\n              style=\"background-color: #E12B57\" >\n      <div>\n                              <div class=\"illustration\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2024\/11\/lotus-CTA-illustration.svg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n      <div>\n                  <div class=\"title\">\n            <p>Avoid excessive roaming fees<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"description\">\n            <br \/>\nDon't get caught out by data roaming charges in Dubai. Use local networks at local rates.<br \/>\n          <\/div>\n                                              <button class=\"btn-primary-l cta-primary\">\n              <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-dubai\/\">Buy Holafly Dubai eSIM<\/a>            <\/button>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-dubai\/#Can-you-use-Optus-roaming-in-Dubai\" >Can you use Optus roaming in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-dubai\/#Optus-Postpaid-Roaming-Pass-for-Dubai\" >Optus Postpaid Roaming Pass for Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-dubai\/#Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-Dubai\" >Optus prepaid international roaming packs for Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-dubai\/#Optus-roaming-in-Dubai-pay-as-you-go-charges\" >Optus roaming in Dubai pay-as-you-go charges&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-dubai\/#How-to-activate-Optus-roaming-for-Dubai\" >How to activate Optus roaming for Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-dubai\/#Stay-connected-in-Dubai-with-Holafly\" >Stay connected in Dubai with Holafly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-you-use-Optus-roaming-in-Dubai\"><\/span>Can you use Optus roaming in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/roaming\/optus-international-roaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Optus international roaming<\/strong><\/a><strong> works in Dubai<\/strong> for eligible postpaid and prepaid customers. Dubai, which is part of the UAE, is included in Optus roaming zone 1, and coverage is provided via local partner networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, instead of purchasing a <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/sim-card\/dubai-sim-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dubai SIM card<\/strong><\/a>, you can use your current SIM. When you land in Dubai, your Optus SIM automatically connects to one of the UAE\u2019s two major local telecom carriers, <strong>Etisalat<\/strong> or <strong>du<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optus-Postpaid-Roaming-Pass-for-Dubai\"><\/span>Optus Postpaid Roaming Pass for Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optus offers two daily roaming plans to its postpaid customers \u2014 $5 and $10 roaming passes. The availability depends on their Optus plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optus $5 Roaming Pass for Dubai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The $5 roaming pass is a daily plan available for Optus Choice Plus, Optus Plus Family, Optus Plus Promo, Optus Choice Plus Data, Optus Plus Kids, Business Choice Plus, Business Choice Data Plus, Business Teams Plus, and Qantas plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plan gets you <strong>5 GB of data and unlimited talk and SMS for AU$5 per day<\/strong>. It will be charged only on days you use Optus roaming in Dubai. You can turn off <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/roaming\/what-is-data-roaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>data roaming<\/strong><\/a> on days you don\u2019t want to use roaming to avoid extra charges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it works:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$5 per 24 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 GB data per day.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited standard talk and SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you run out of data before 24 hours, another 5 GB will be automatically added for an extra $5. This will be only valid for the current day and won\u2019t carry over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optus $10 Roaming Pass for Dubai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The $10 roaming plan is available for Older postpaid plans and Non-Choice Plus plans. The main difference is that on this plan, you can only use 1 GB of data per day. The unlimited talk and SMS remain the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to use this roaming pass, make sure 1 GB of data is enough for your daily usage because if it is finished before the time limit, another 1 GB will automatically be added for an extra $10. <strong>So, if you use 5 GB of data during a day on this plan, you will end up paying $50 for that day.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$10 per 24 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 GB of data per day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited standard talk and SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-Dubai\"><\/span>Optus prepaid international roaming packs for Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepaid customers must purchase an international roaming pack before or during travel to avoid high standard roaming charges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optus offers the following prepaid international roaming packs categorized based on your plans, budget, and data usage during your trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pack Type<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Included Data<\/th><th>Standard Talk<\/th><th>Standard SMS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>$5 International Roaming<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><td>1 GB<\/td><td>25 Mins<\/td><td>50 SMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$25 International Roaming<\/td><td>14 Days<\/td><td>5 GB<\/td><td>50 Mins<\/td><td>50 SMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$45 International Roaming<\/td><td>28 Days<\/td><td>10 GB<\/td><td>100 Mins<\/td><td>100 SMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$75 International Roaming<\/td><td>186 Days<\/td><td>15 GB<\/td><td>100 Mins<\/td><td>100 SMS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always <strong>use the My Optus app to purchase another pack if you run out of inclusions on your plan.<\/strong> Make sure to download the latest version of the app before your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use our <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/tools\/data-usage-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>data usage calculator<\/strong><\/a> to figure out <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/how-to\/how-much-data-for-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>how much data you&#8217;ll need for your trip<\/strong><\/a>, helping you choose the best data pack for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/06\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-Dubai-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Optus Prepaid International Roaming Packs for Dubai \" class=\"wp-image-355550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/06\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-Dubai-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/06\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-Dubai-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/06\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-Dubai-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/06\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-Dubai-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/06\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-Dubai.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Find more details about Optus prepaid international roaming packs for Dubai on the official website.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optus-roaming-in-Dubai-pay-as-you-go-charges\"><\/span>Optus roaming in Dubai pay-as-you-go charges&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If no roaming pass or pack is activated, standard roaming rates apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postpaid standard roaming rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard pay-as-you-go roaming rates for postpaid plans are as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data:<\/strong> $1.00 per MB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talk:<\/strong> $1.50 per minute of making or receiving calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SMS:<\/strong> $0.50 per text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Be aware that at $1 per MB, <strong>casual data use, such as scrolling through Instagram or other data-heavy apps<\/strong>, could quickly add up to over $100 daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>If you&#8217;re not eligible for Optus roaming passes, <strong>buying an <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/how-to\/what-is-esim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>eSIM<\/strong><\/a><strong> might be cheaper than using pay-as-you-go rates.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepaid standard roaming rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard roaming rates for prepaid customers are applied as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data:<\/strong> $0.50 per MB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talk:<\/strong> $1.00 per minute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SMS:<\/strong> $0.50 per text<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning: <\/strong>Your prepaid credit will be used to cover PAYG rates. At $0.50 per MB, <strong>you might spend at least $50 daily for basic app usage such as Google Maps or brief Instagram sessions. <\/strong>Always purchase an international roaming pack to reduce this cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-activate-Optus-roaming-for-Dubai\"><\/span>How to activate Optus roaming for Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both postpaid and prepaid users can activate Optus roaming using the My Optus app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postpaid users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>My Optus app<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your eligibility for the $5 or $10 Daily Roaming Passes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> and <strong>turn on International Roaming.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepaid users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>My Optus app<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase an <strong>International Pack <\/strong>from <strong>Add-ons<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Turn on data roaming in your phone settings once you arrive in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/04\/Holafly-dubai-esim-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Holafly dubai esim\" class=\"wp-image-350182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/04\/Holafly-dubai-esim-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/04\/Holafly-dubai-esim-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/04\/Holafly-dubai-esim-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/04\/Holafly-dubai-esim-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/04\/Holafly-dubai-esim.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get an unlimited Dubai eSIM with fast checkout on the Holafly official website.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay-connected-in-Dubai-with-Holafly\"><\/span>Stay connected in Dubai with Holafly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optus roaming in Dubai is a convenient way to stay connected while in the UAE. However, some limitations and restrictions can make it a costly choice for customers, particularly those without a qualifying Optus plan. To avoid high roaming costs in Dubai, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holafly eSIM<\/a>. It offers <strong>unlimited data, 5G speeds, and 24\/7 customer support.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holafly <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai eSIM<\/a> has <strong>flexible plans from 1 to 20 days, ranging from AU$10 to $4.80\/day. <\/strong>So, you can purchase the eSIM based on your trip duration. 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