Can I use my United Kingdom plug in United Arab Emirates?
A straight answer for United Kingdom devices on a United Arab Emirates trip — plugs, voltage and frequency compared.
No adapter needed
Your Type G plugs fit United Arab Emirates sockets. Voltage and frequency also match, so there is nothing to adapt.
Side by side
| United Kingdom | United Arab Emirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug types | Type G, Type D and Type M | Type G |
| Voltage | 230 V | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Socket standard | BS 1363, BS 546 | BS 1363 |
What the sockets look like
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
Both countries sit in the same voltage class — 230 V in United Kingdom and 230 V in United Arab Emirates — so the voltage is not a problem. Only the socket shape needs solving.
What to pack
- Your Type G plugs fit United Arab Emirates sockets — and the voltage matches.
- A second adapter if you travel with a partner — they are cheap and easy to lose.
Nothing to buy. Your plugs fit and the voltage matches, so no adapter or converter is needed for this trip.
Both countries in detail
United Kingdom power plugs
Type G, Type D, Type M at 230 V / 50 Hz.
United Arab Emirates power plugs
Type G at 230 V / 50 Hz.