Dubai power plugs and voltage
Check your plugs before you fly
Dubai uses Type G sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.
- Plug types
- G Same as the rest of United Arab Emirates
- Voltage
- 230 V High-voltage grid
- Frequency
- 50 Hz 50 Hz
- Standard
- BS 1363 United Arab Emirates
What to expect in Dubai
Dubai runs on British Type G sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz, and hotels are generous with universal outlets at the desk. American and European plugs still need an adapter outside the room.
The sockets
United Arab Emirates in full
Voltage, frequency, socket standard and travel notes for the whole country.
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