What's the main draw in Al-Qassim?

Dates and heritage. Buraydah hosts the world's largest date festival, Unaizah preserves old Najdi architecture, and camel markets trade at dawn. Your eSIM keeps navigation and translation handy as you explore the souqs and plantations.

Does the region have ride-hailing?

Careem and Uber operate in Buraydah and Unaizah, though cars thin out in smaller towns and farmland. Keep your eSIM active to book rides and navigate, and consider a hire car for reaching outlying sites.

Al-Qassim eSIM.

Name: Al-Qassim travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Saudi Arabia's date basket — palm groves, camel markets and heritage souqs on the Najd plateau.

from $5.42/day · unlimited dataAll of Saudi Arabia →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$12.37$1.24/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$12.37

Good to know in Al-Qassim

Time your visit for the Buraydah Date Festival (late summer into autumn), the world's largest — the sprawling market grounds get busy, so keep your eSIM active to pin your car's location and split up with your group without losing each other.

Best time to visit Al-Qassim

October to March offers mild days, while the famous autumn date season and the Buraydah Date Festival peak around August to October, drawing traders from across the region.

Two simple ways to buy

Al-Qassim eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Al-Qassim eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Al-Qassim 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

Al-Qassim eSIM: your local data guide.

Al-Qassim is the Kingdom's agricultural heartland, centred on Buraydah and Unaizah, where the world's largest date festival fills the markets each autumn, camels trade at dawn and restored mud-brick souqs like Al-Bassam recall old Najd. An Al-Qassim eSIM keeps navigation, market-price checks and family calls running whether you're touring the date plantations, the Al-Rass caravans or the region's fort museums.

One eSIM for Al-Qassim and all of Saudi Arabia. It's the national Saudi Arabia eSIM — from $5.42/day with unlimited data, working the same in Al-Qassim as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Qassim — Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International (ELQ)?

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

Al-Qassim 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

$1.24

$12.37

−15%

15 days3GB

$0.82

$12.37

−44%

30 days5GB

$0.49

$14.81

−66%

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

eSIM vs the old ways in Al-Qassim

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

Al-Qassim eSIM from $5.42/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Al-Qassim.

Buraydah

Reliable 4G/5G across the regional capital, its date market and the huge Buraydah Date Festival grounds.

Unaizah

Solid coverage through this heritage town, its Al-Bassam district and traditional souq.

Al-Rass

Dependable 4G in this historic caravan town south-west of Buraydah.

Palm Plantations

Signal softens deep among the sprawling date groves — handy to cache maps for farm visits.

The practical bit

Getting around Al-Qassim on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Al-Qassim

Careem— Main ride-hailing app in Buraydah and Unaizah, plus airport transfers.
Uber— Available in the main Qassim cities, thinner in outlying towns.
Almosafer— Book domestic flights into Qassim plus hotels and car hire.
Tawakkalna— Government super-app for digital ID and entry to some events and venues.

How long to stay in Al-Qassim

Al-Qassim is usually a one-to-two-day stop or a weekend from Riyadh, timed around the date festival, the heritage souqs and the camel markets.

How much data for Al-Qassim

A light 1-2 GB plan suits a short heritage-and-markets visit; step up to a balanced 3-5 GB plan if you're combining Qassim with a longer central-Saudi road trip.

Coverage in Al-Qassim

4G/5G is dependable across Buraydah, Unaizah and Al-Rass and along the main highways, but eases off deep in the date plantations and out on the surrounding Najd desert.

Where you're headed

Discover Al-Qassim.

Stunning view of Elephant Rock under a clear blue sky in Saudi Arabia's desert.

Aerial view of a mosque nestled in the rocky mountains of Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Panoramic view of rocky desert landscape in Medina, Saudi Arabia at sunset, showcasing vibrant sky and mountains.

Aerial depiction of Al Wajh Lagoon where arid desert landscapes meet clear water channels.

How to activate your Al-Qassim 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.

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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 Al-Qassim

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

New to eSIM in Al-Qassim?

What is a Al-Qassim eSIM?

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

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Al-Qassim.

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.

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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 Saudi Arabia.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Saudi Arabia'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.

STC
Mobily
Zain

Popular places covered

MakkahMadinahJeddahRiyadhDammam

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 Al-Qassim 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

Al-Qassim eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. The national Saudi Arabia plan roams on STC, Mobily and Zain, with solid 4G/5G along the Riyadh–Qassim highway and in Buraydah and Unaizah. Signal only softens deep in the surrounding farmland and desert.

Your Al-Qassim 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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