If you’ve travelled enough, you know how difficult it becomes to connect with your loved ones back home from a new country and getting a new SIM is expensive. The constant offline status is annoying to you and worrisome for your family and friends to understand your whereabouts. It was all about standing at airports hoping the Wi-Fi cooperates. So, Abu Dhabi airport just solved that headache in one clean move by introducing a free 10GB SIM for International travellers.
Abu Dhabi’s New Welcome Gift: Free 10GB SIM Cards For Every Traveller Landing At AUH
According to Gulf News and Times Of India, Abu Dhabi Airports and e& have teamed up to hand every international traveller a complimentary visitor SIM card loaded with 10GB of free data for the first 24 hours. Yes, free with no hidden terms.
This gesture is not just kind but a smart and guest-friendly upgrade. Post landing, people need to check maps, book rides, message family, browse a guide, maybe even post a “just landed” selfie. Now you can do it all the second you walk into Zayed International Airport.
Why This Matters For Travellers
This move makes the arrival experience smoother and far more practical. You land, collect your bags, pop in the SIM, and you’re sorted.
- Checking directions without hunting for Wi-Fi
- Calling a ride without delays
- Using cashless payments instantly
- Accessing the Abu Dhabi Pass for quick planning
- Staying in touch with home right away
It’s one of those small changes that feels big when you’re the one standing there with your suitcase, trying to figure out where to go next.
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AUH Keeps Raising The Bar
Zayed International Airport has been growing at a serious pace. The new terminal has already welcomed 23.9 million passengers as of 30 September 2025. It marks the airport’s 18th straight quarter of double-digit growth. The airport has held the title of “Best Airport at Arrivals Globally” for three years straight.
Abu Dhabi Airports has been pushing hard on digital improvements, and this new service fits right into that strategy. It’s a simple gift, but it says a lot about the capital’s vision and about the kind of experience travellers can expect the moment they touch down.
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