Virgin Mobile is the third largest mobile network in the United Arab Emirates, offering mobile phones and other add-on services alongside its telecom services. Compared to 5G, this network is said to be the fastest and is mostly used for the purpose of internet. It has introduced flexibility and affordability Virgin Mobile plans for its customers be it prepaid, postpaid, or tourist SIM. Different types of plans have been created to suit the needs of each individual which the users can activate through the app.
Virgin Network also offers an eSIM card, meaning if you have an iPhone or Apple Watch and want to insert an eSIM, you can get one online too. In this post, we will provide you with information about Virgin Mobile plans, data plans, and tourist plans and also check their prices and quality.
Whether you want to buy a mobile plan for the family, make unlimited calls, or look for fast internet, Virgin offers all these facilities to its customers. You will find its packages and plans on the same page with the help of which you can easily check them and choose a good plan.
Virgin Mobile Plans – Starter to VIP
Virgin Mobile is offering prepaid, postpaid and VIP plans at affordable prices in UAE. When it comes to talk about Virgin Mobile UAE plans, gives 3 types of plans which are.
Starter Plans:
These plans are best for starters or those people who are on a low budget. This plan includes a Free SIM card, Free delivery, and extra internet data. Starting price is AED 36.75. Here are the Virgin Mobile Starter Plan details include its fee.
Monthly Prepaid Starter Plan AED 36.75
- Price: AED 36.75
- Data: 0.50GB+0.25GB Free
- Calls: 25 Local minutes
- SMS: 25 Local SMS
- Validity: Monthly
Benefits:
- Free SIM or eSIM
- Free Double Extra Data
- Free delivery
Monthly Prepaid Starter Plan AED 52.50
- Price: AED 36.75
- Data: 0.75GB+0.75GB Free
- Calls: 50 Local minutes
- SMS: 50 Local SMS
- Validity: Monthly
Benefits:
- Free SIM or eSIM
- Free Double Extra Data
- Free delivery
Virgin Mobile allow customers to call on all local numbers in UAE. With starter plan AED 36, customers will get 25 local minutes which can use for calling on Etisalat, DU and Virgin to Virgin and landline calling. Once, the plan is expired, default call rates or Pay as You Go rates will be applied when they call or SMS.
Pay As You Go:
Enjoy affordable calling, data and SMS rates. With Pay as You Go, you pay only as much as you use. You can also buy this SIM for free after which you have to recharge it to use it.
You can get your Virgin mobile sim recharge through the app or visiting the Virgin Mobile official portal. After recharging balance, you can activate the booster plans that provides extra data, local calls and international calls. Here are the latest Pay as You Go plans rates:
- Local Calls/SMS: AED 0.38 min/SMS
- International Calls/SMS: AED 2.52 min/SMS
You can also activate booster using Pay as You Go plans.
| Category | Call/SMS | Price | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Minutes Boosters | 50 min/SMS | AED 15.75 | Rate from AED 0.38 min/SMS | Pay as you go boosters are valid for 30 days. |
| 100 min/SMS | AED 26.25 | |||
| 200 min/SMS | AED 52.50 | |||
| Data Boosters | 3 GB (100 MB/day) | AED 50.00 | Daily limit: No daily limit. | |
| 9 GB (300 MB/day) | AED 100.00 | Pay as you go boosters are valid for 30 days. | ||
| 15 GB (500 MB/day) | AED 125.00 | |||
| International Minutes Boosters | 25 min/SMS | AED 15.75 | Rate from AED 2.52 min/SMS | Pay as you go boosters are valid for 30 days. |
| 50 min/SMS | AED 26.25 | |||
| 100 min/SMS | AED 52.50 |
VIP plans – Virgin Postpaid Plans
The VIP plan is for users who want more benefits and advanced features like unlimited calls, VIP numbers and unlimited internet. These plans are available on a 12-month contract, and you can choose to pay monthly or annually.
| Details | Red Bundle | Bronze Bundle | Gold Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Red VIP Number | Bronze VIP Number | Gold VIP Number |
| Internet | 10GB | 28GB | Unlimited |
| Local Calls/SMS | 500 Local min/SMS | Unlimited Local min/SMS | Unlimited Local min/SMS |
| Int’L Calls/SMS | 100 Int’l Min/SMS | 100 Int’l Min/SMS | 1000 Int’l Min/SMS |
| Social | Free Botim | Free Botim | Free Botim |
| Price | AED 1,556.10 | AED 7,043.50 | AED 10,855 |
- These bundles are including a new iPhone of your choice
- All bundle have “Free Anghami”
- Prices are including 5% VAT.
- You can get a free VIP number of your choice for 12 months.
Virgin Mobile Free 10GB Data Plan
You get free 10GB data on purchase of Virgin Mobile eSIM card and plan shopping above AED 79. This offer is for all new eSIM purchasers, the procedure for obtaining it is given below.
- Convert any old SIM to eSIM. You can visit the online part.
- Buy a new eSIM card and buy any plan for as little as AED 79
- Use online promo code during these steps
- You will get 10GB internet immediately after sim activation.
Virgin Mobile Data Plans
Prepaid mobile users can subscribe to monthly, half-yearly and one-year data plans. These plans provide free local calls and data to prepaid users with prices and list below.
- Prices are including 5% VAT
- When you buy these plans, eSIM and physical SIM card are FREE, and you will get in your address for FREE.
Virgin Mobile SIM Plans
Using the Virgin mobile prepaid data plans, you can get 3GB data daily in Dh150, 4GB data in Dh200 and 5GB daily data in Dh300. These packages are eligible for all Pay as You Go and starter plan customers.
5G Home Internet Plans
If you want an unlimited internet plan, you can subscribe to 5G home internet plans. Users can apply online to get these plans which include one 5G router and one 5G SIM card. Unlimited data monthly charges are AED 125.00 This offer can be availed by new customers on a 12 month contract. After the 12 month contract ends, it costs AED 262.5/month incl. There will be 5% VAT but if you renew before the contract expires, you will get the same rate.
To get Virgin Mobile Wi-Fi plan you have to visit https://www.virginmobile.ae and select one of the plans according to your budget or needs. Fill the order form and enter your correct address, mobile number and email. You will receive the order within 48 hours after receiving the order.
How to Buy Virgin Mobile Plan or SIM Card?
Getting a Virgin Mobile physical SIM card and eSIM is very easy and free. You have to visit the Virgin Mobile website or install the app. Select one of the plans and select the number of your choice. Add to card and enter your debit card details to pay.
To buy SIM on Virgin website, upload your original Emirates ID and confirm your address. After placing the order, the SIM card will be delivered to your address free of charge. To buy an eSIM, you should use the same method and enter your email address. A QR code will be sent to your email to activate the eSIM, which you can install in your iPhone or any eSIM supported phone.
Here are a few things you need to buy a tourist SIM card:
- You must be 18 years old
- Passport
After completing these things, you can purchase the SIM which is available at Dubai, Sharjah, and other airports. Insert the SIM card into your mobile phone and follow the steps to activate it.
How to Activate Virgin Mobile SIM?
You can activate Virgin mobile sim card using these instructions:
- Insert the SIM card into your Mobile Phone
- Power ON mobile and wait for signal apearns
- Open the Virgin Mobile app and login to your account
- Tap on Register SIM card button in the app
- Enter your new SIM number and tap on continue
- Enter SIM PIN code which is given on the SIM plastic packet (You can also scan QR code using the app which is given on the SIM pack).
- Once the Code is verified, your sim card will be activated.
Residents and Expats can activate the SIM card of any network using our guide How to activate SIM card in UAE.
FAQs
After placing the order, customer will receive the SIM Card or device within 60 minutes according to the Virgin Mobile. Sometimes it can take 48 hours or more to receive an order.
All new and exciting customers can avail this offer when they buy or move to eSIM or buy up to Dh79 plan. When they activate the SIM, they will receive the 10GB data free.
Visitors in UAE can buy tourist SIM card from Airport and any Virgin Mobile center. They can order a new SIM card online using the web portal and app.
Yes, Only Tourist SIM cards can be bought online or from airports using the Passport and Visa. Emirates ID is not required but Visitors can buy maximum 2 SIM card on one passport.
Virgin mobile users can activate, deactivate and see the status of their SIM card and plan using the Virgin Mobile app. This app is available for Android and Apple users on Google Play Store and Apple Store.
Customers can activate eSIM card online with just one tap. They need to verify the SIM card using UAE Pass app.
