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.

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

from £3.08/day · unlimited dataAll of Saudi Arabia →

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1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days£9.14£0.91/day

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1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip£9.14

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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.

Does an eSIM work in Riyadh?

Yes — the Saudi Arabia eSIM works in Riyadh wherever its partner networks have signal. 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.

Your guide to Riyadh

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 £3.08/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

£1.35

£4.05

—

5 days1GB

£0.81

£4.05

−40%

7 days1GB

£0.58

£4.05

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

£0.91

£9.14

−32%

15 days3GB

£0.61

£9.14

−55%

30 days5GB

£0.48

£14.22

−65%

Unlimited plans7 days £22.34·15 days £46.73·30 days £92.45

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

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.

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The short version.

A travel eSIM is data only. It sits next to your home SIM, so your number, texts and WhatsApp carry on as normal. Pick unlimited, priced per day, or a fixed bundle of GB if it's mostly maps and messages. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly — the days only start once it first connects in Riyadh, and it finds a partner network on its own.

Coverage in Saudi Arabia.

5G in supported areas on compatible devices; 4G more widely available

Connected · 5G

STC
Mobily
Zain

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.