Originally Posted by
HawaiiTrvlr
Ironically, when I processed through customs at DXB, I was handed a SIM card packet. I think it was a promotional item for tourists visiting. I threw it away when I saw a trash can.
They do that for a very long time already, several years as much I can remember. The SIM is connected to your passport number, has some free data ready to use and can be reloaded. Not too bad in general but not cheap for the reloads.