Will I have signal on a day trip to the Edge of the World?

In Riyadh itself, coverage is excellent, but the Edge of the World cliffs sit roughly 90 minutes into the desert, where signal becomes patchy and often disappears. Download your route and share plans before you leave the city.

Can I use the same eSIM in Jeddah or on to Makkah?

Yes. It is a single national Saudi Arabia plan, so the same Riyadh eSIM keeps working when you fly to Jeddah, visit Makkah and Madinah, or drive to the Eastern Province — all on one allowance.

Riyadh eSIM.

Name: Riyadh travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Kingdom Centre's Sky Bridge to historic Diriyah and Boulevard Riyadh, stay connected across Riyadh.

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 Riyadh

Riyadh's new driverless metro opened in 2024 with six lines, and the official Darb app handles maps, fares and top-ups — so keep data on to plan routes and pay, as buying and validating tickets happens in-app.

Two simple ways to buy

Riyadh eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Riyadh eSIM: your local data guide.

Riding the brand-new metro to the Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge, exploring the mud-brick palaces of At-Turaif in Diriyah and booking Riyadh Season shows at Boulevard City all lean on a steady connection. A Riyadh eSIM keeps maps, the Darb transit app and Careem live from arrival, whether you are at the Masmak Fortress or heading to the Edge of the World.

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

Landing at King Khalid International Airport (RUH)?

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

Riyadh 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 Riyadh

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Riyadh.

Kingdom Centre & Olaya

Book Sky Bridge tickets, navigate the Olaya business district and hail a Careem between the towers and malls.

Diriyah (At-Turaif)

Pull up the history of the first Saudi state and Bujairi Terrace restaurant bookings as you tour the UNESCO site.

Boulevard Riyadh City

Buy Riyadh Season event tickets and find your way around the vast entertainment zone's districts and gates.

Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn)

Download the desert route and share cliff-edge photos on this popular day trip, where signal genuinely drops.

The practical bit

Getting around Riyadh on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Riyadh

Darb— Riyadh's official transit app for the new metro and buses — journey planning, fares and top-ups.
Careem— The capital's main ride-hailing app; essential for Diriyah, Boulevard and airport runs, with live tracking.
Uber— A reliable alternative across Riyadh, handy for late nights during Riyadh Season.
Google Maps— Live traffic for the ring roads and directions out to the Edge of the World.

How long to stay in Riyadh

Visitors typically spend three to four days in Riyadh, covering Diriyah, the Kingdom Centre, museums and Boulevard City, with an extra day for the Edge of the World.

How much data for Riyadh

With metro planning in Darb, Careem trips, maps and Riyadh Season posts, 3-5 GB suits most city breaks; choose Unlimited if you stream, video-call home or hotspot a laptop from your hotel.

Coverage in Riyadh

Riyadh enjoys some of the Kingdom's strongest 5G on STC, Mobily and Zain across Olaya, the metro and Diriyah; the notable dead zone is the desert drive out to the Edge of the World.

Where you're headed

Discover Riyadh.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Riyadh eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Riyadh eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Riyadh eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — a travel moment · stay connected with a Riyadh eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Riyadh 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 Riyadh

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

New to eSIM in Riyadh?

What is a Riyadh eSIM?

A Riyadh eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Riyadh 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 Riyadh eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

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

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 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 Riyadh 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

Riyadh eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. STC, Mobily and Zain cover the metro network and stations well, so you can plan journeys in the Darb app, top up and stream between stops. Coverage is strongest across the central Olaya and downtown lines.

Your Riyadh 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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