How far is the Dead Sea from Amman and the airport?

The resort strip is roughly an hour from both central Amman and Queen Alia Airport. Your eSIM works the whole drive down, which is useful on the winding, remote descent.

Can I use one eSIM for the Dead Sea and Petra?

Yes. The Dead Sea is sold on the single national Jordan plan, so the same eSIM covers Madaba, the Dead Sea, Petra and the rest of the country without switching.

Dead Sea eSIM.

Name: Dead Sea travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Float effortlessly and slather on mineral mud at Earth's lowest point, 430 m below sea level.

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 Dead Sea

The Dead Sea shore sits 430 m below sea level down a steep, winding road, so download your route before descending, and rinse and dry your hands before touching your phone, as the salt is corrosive.

Two simple ways to buy

Dead Sea eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Dead Sea eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Dead Sea — 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 Dead Sea?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Dead Sea eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Dead Sea 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

Dead Sea eSIM: your local data guide.

The Dead Sea is a bucket-list float where the mineral-heavy water holds you up like a cork, resorts line the Sweimeh shore and the Wadi Mujib canyon hike waits nearby. A Dead Sea eSIM handles spa bookings, poolside streaming and that classic reading-the-newspaper-while-floating photo, then keeps working as you drive back up to Amman or on to Madaba.

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

Landing at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)?

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

Dead Sea 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 Dead Sea

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Dead Sea.

Amman Beach

The main public beach is where you'll want data to upload that floating shot and check mud-wash timings.

Sweimeh resort strip

Kempinski, Movenpick and Hilton all offer strong data for spa bookings and streaming by the pool.

Wadi Mujib Siq Trail

Leave your phone secured for this wet canyon scramble; signal thins between the gorge walls anyway.

Ma'in Hot Springs

Map the winding descent to the thermal waterfalls, where coverage is patchier than the shore.

The practical bit

Getting around Dead Sea on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Dead Sea

Careem— Reliable from Amman to the resorts, but booking a return from the strip can be tricky.
JETT— Runs a popular Dead Sea day-trip shuttle from Amman with beach access.
Google Maps— Guides the steep descent road and locates Wadi Mujib and Ma'in.

How long to stay in Dead Sea

Many visit the Dead Sea as a day trip from Amman, but an overnight at a Sweimeh resort lets you enjoy the spa, sunset and a second float.

How much data for Dead Sea

A day or overnight of light browsing, spa bookings and photo uploads needs only 1-2 GB here; scale your plan to the longer Jordan trip around it.

Coverage in Dead Sea

The Sweimeh resorts and public beaches hold steady 4G, but signal thins on the winding descent from the plateau and drops inside the Wadi Mujib gorge.

Where you're headed

Discover Dead Sea.

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How to activate your Dead Sea 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 Dead Sea

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

New to eSIM in Dead Sea?

What is a Dead Sea eSIM?

A Dead Sea eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Dead Sea 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

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

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 Dead Sea eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Dead Sea eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Dead Sea, 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 Dead Sea.

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 Dead Sea 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

Dead Sea eSIM questions, answered.

Yes, the Sweimeh resort strip and public beaches carry good 4G despite being the lowest place on Earth. Coverage only really thins on the descent road and inside the Wadi Mujib canyon.

Your Dead Sea 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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