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Internet in Sharjah: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
385 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Sharjah?

Median fixed broadband in United Arab Emirates is 385 Mbps and mobile is 645 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Cafés and malls have good wifi; VoIP calls on WhatsApp are blocked, so use Botim or Zoom.

Getting online in Sharjah

Details
Home fibreFibre from e& and du is standard; roughly 300–450 AED a month.
Cafés and coworkingCafés and malls have good wifi; VoIP calls on WhatsApp are blocked, so use Botim or Zoom.
Tourist SIMdu and e& sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airport arrivals and in malls; passport needed.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carrierse& (Etisalat), du, Virgin Mobile UAE
Monthly data planDh100–200 ($27–54)
Blocked servicesVoice and video calls on WhatsApp and many other apps are blocked; Botim, Zoom and Teams work. Dating and LGBTQ+ sites blocked. VPNs are common, but using one to commit an offence is illegal.

Coworking in Sharjah

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Middle East

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
United Arab Emirates385 Mbps645 Mbps
Israel281 Mbps66 Mbps
Kuwait230 Mbps373 Mbps
Qatar212 Mbps576 Mbps
Jordan194 Mbps46 Mbps
Saudi Arabia168 Mbps227 Mbps
Bahrain146 Mbps275 Mbps
Oman96 Mbps170 Mbps
Palestine85 Mbps—
Turkey83 Mbps171 Mbps
Iraq50 Mbps72 Mbps
Lebanon22 Mbps37 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Sharjah?

Median fixed broadband in United Arab Emirates is 385 Mbps and mobile is 645 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Cafés and malls have good wifi; VoIP calls on WhatsApp are blocked, so use Botim or Zoom.

Which SIM card should I get in Sharjah?

du and e& sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airport arrivals and in malls; passport needed.

Can I use an eSIM in United Arab Emirates?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.