MeshUAE connects explorers, adventurers, and radio enthusiasts across the United Arab Emirates with off-grid mesh coverage, collaborative tools, and friendly community support.
See public gateways, active nodes, and coverage snapshots across the UAE and beyond.
Open map →Community-driven map highlighting signal density and routing activity.
View details →Recommended radio settings using the EU Long Range preset for UAE operators.
View guides →Quick access to maps, planning tools, and third-party resources curated by the community.
Browse links →Official Meshtastic documentation for first-time setup, firmware flashing, and device pairing.
Read docs →Browse supported hardware — from budget starter boards to high-performance solar nodes.
View devices →Mesh networking lets devices relay information for each other, creating a resilient web of connections without needing infrastructure like cell towers or Wi-Fi. Each node listens for traffic and repeats it to its neighbours, so messages hop across the UAE even when individual radios are out of direct range.
LoRa (Long Range) radios are ideal for this job because they trade bandwidth for incredible reach and efficiency. A small battery-powered node can push packets kilometres across desert terrain or between city towers when antennas have a good line of sight.
Meshtastic® lets you turn inexpensive LoRa radios into a long-range off-grid communication platform wherever reliable infrastructure is unavailable. The project is open source and entirely community driven.
We use the EU Long Range (EU_868) preset across the UAE mesh. This ensures all community nodes can communicate with each other reliably.
For detailed step-by-step configuration, see our Config Guides.
Pick up a supported LoRa board — popular choices include the Heltec V3, RAK WisBlock, or LilyGo T-Beam. Flash the latest Meshtastic firmware.
Set your region to EU_868 and modem preset to Long Range / Slow. Follow our config guides for the full recommended setup.
Say hello in our community channels, share your node location, and help us grow UAE mesh coverage together!
Connect with fellow UAE mesh operators, get help with configuration, and stay updated on events and experiments.