United Arab Emirates power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
United Arab Emirates 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 1 socket type in use
- Voltage
- 230 V High-voltage grid (220–240 V)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz 50 Hz — Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania
- National standard
- BS 1363 Grid reliability: Excellent
Where your plug will also work
All countries →These countries use at least one of the same socket types as United Arab Emirates, so an adapter bought for this trip often works there too.
What to expect in United Arab Emirates
Type G at 230 V / 50 Hz, the British standard. Business hotels often provide universal outlets at the desk, but the room sockets themselves are G.
What the sockets look like
Power in United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), located in the Arabian Peninsula, is known for its modern infrastructure and rapid development. The United Arab Emirates uses Type G power plugs. The standard voltage is 230 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. The UAE's power generation is dominated by natural gas, but it has also made significant investments in solar energy, particularly through projects like the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The power grid in the UAE is highly reliable, with minimal outages, thanks to continuous investments in infrastructure and technology. Overall, the country's power system is robust, supporting its growing economy and high standard of living.
Recommended gear
Adapters & converters →
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One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.
- Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
- 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
- Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
- About 250 g
It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.
Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.
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