Will the eSIM work while I'm diving or on a boat?

You'll have 4G along the shore and at dive centres, but signal fades offshore and underwater, of course. Upload your reef photos back on the beach or at your hotel.

Can I use the same plan up in Wadi Rum and Petra?

Yes. Aqaba runs on the single national Jordan eSIM, so the same data covers your onward trip to Wadi Rum, Petra and Amman on Zain, Orange or Umniah.

Aqaba eSIM.

Name: Aqaba travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Dive Red Sea coral reefs and unwind by Ayla's lagoons in Jordan's only coastal city.

from $6.15/day · unlimited dataAll of Jordan →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$11.50$1.15/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$11.50

Good to know in Aqaba

Aqaba sits where four countries nearly meet, so switch off roaming and keep mobile data on your Jordan eSIM only, otherwise your phone may latch onto Eilat's Israeli signal at the beach.

Two simple ways to buy

Aqaba eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Aqaba eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Aqaba — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Aqaba?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Aqaba eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Aqaba are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Aqaba eSIM: your local data guide.

Aqaba is Jordan's window on the Red Sea, where you dive coral gardens and wrecks off the South Beach, drift around Ayla's marina lagoons and wander the old town by the Mamluk Fort. An Aqaba eSIM keeps dive-centre bookings, reef photos and rideshares flowing, handy too because phones near the border can hop onto Israeli or Saudi networks and rack up roaming.

One eSIM for Aqaba and all of Jordan. It's the national Jordan eSIM — from $6.15/day with unlimited data, working the same in Aqaba as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Aqaba eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.15

$11.50

−21%

15 days3GB

$0.77

$11.50

−47%

30 days3GB

$0.38

$11.50

−74%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Aqaba

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Aqaba eSIM from $6.15/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Aqaba.

Ayla Oasis

The waterfront lagoon district has strong data for marina dining, maps and hailing a ride.

South Beach & Aqaba Marine Park

Post your reef and wreck shots from the shore; signal naturally thins once you're out on the water.

Old Town & Aqaba Fort

Look up the Mamluk fort and Great Arab Revolt history as you wander the souk lanes.

Tala Bay

This southern resort strip streams happily and gets you a Careem back into the city.

The practical bit

Getting around Aqaba on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Aqaba

Careem— The main ride-hailing app for getting around Aqaba and out to Tala Bay.
JETT— Runs the long-distance coach between Aqaba and Amman via the Desert Highway.
Uber— Available in Aqaba, though usually with fewer drivers than Careem.
Google Maps— Handy for pinpointing dive sites, the marina and border crossings.

How long to stay in Aqaba

Two to three days suits Aqaba, leaving time for a couple of dives or snorkelling trips, the old town and a boat afternoon on the Red Sea.

How much data for Aqaba

A relaxed beach few days of maps, messaging and photo uploads sits comfortably in 3-5 GB; choose Unlimited if you'll stream by the pool or hotspot other devices.

Coverage in Aqaba

Aqaba city, Ayla and Tala Bay carry solid 4G with 5G appearing, but coverage tails off offshore at the dive sites and along the empty Desert Highway north.

Where you're headed

Discover Aqaba.

Aqaba, Jordan — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Aqaba eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Aqaba eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Aqaba

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Aqaba?

What is a Aqaba eSIM?

A Aqaba eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Aqaba data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Aqaba eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Aqaba eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Aqaba, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Aqaba.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Jordan.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Jordan's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Zain Jordan
Orange Jordan
Umniah

Popular places covered

AmmanPetra (Wadi Musa)Wadi RumAqabaJerashDead SeaMadabaAjloun

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Aqaba eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Aqaba eSIM questions, answered.

Aqaba is minutes from Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, so handsets sometimes grab a cross-border signal. Lock your phone to the Jordan eSIM and disable roaming to avoid unexpected charges.

Your Aqaba eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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