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United Arab Emirates plug type and voltage
The United Arab Emirates uses Type G outlets at 230 V and 50 Hz. The United Arab Emirates uses Type G outlets. A Type G adapter works in all of them.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
Used nationwide
U.S. outlets: 120 V
U.S.: 60 Hz
Check your devices
Quick answer
The United Arab Emirates uses Type G outlets. A Type G adapter works in all of them. 230 V is about twice the 120 V of the United States. Chargers marked 100–240 V (phones, laptops, cameras) only need an adapter; single-voltage devices such as hair dryers and straighteners need a converter, or bring dual-voltage ones.
- Plug types
- Type G
- Voltage and frequency
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Adapter from the U.S.
- Yes: Type G
- Converter
- Check your devices
Do I need a plug adapter?
- Plugs
- Type G
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
The United Arab Emirates uses Type G outlets. A Type G adapter works in all of them.
230 V is about twice the 120 V of the United States. Chargers marked 100–240 V (phones, laptops, cameras) only need an adapter; single-voltage devices such as hair dryers and straighteners need a converter, or bring dual-voltage ones.
The outlets you'll find in the United Arab Emirates
Most outlets are UK-style Type G; some older buildings have Type C or D.
Type G
Three rectangular pins in a triangle
Grounded · also used in UK, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE
What to pack for the United Arab Emirates
- A Type G plug adapter, one per device you charge at the same time.
- Dual-voltage hair tools, or a voltage converter if yours are 120 V only.
- Leave U.S. power strips at home: most are rated for 125 V, not 230 V.
Check the label first
Look for the input line on your charger or device. INPUT: 100–240V means it works anywhere with just a plug adapter. A single number such as 120V means it only works at that voltage.
Plugs in other Middle East destinations
- BahrainG · 230 VType G
- IranC, F · 220 VType C
- IraqC, D, G · 230 VType C
- IsraelC, H · 230 VType C
- JordanB, C, D, F, G, J · 230 VSometimes Type C
- KuwaitC, G · 240 VType C
- LebanonA, B, C, D, G · 220 VSometimes Type C
- OmanG · 240 VType G
- PalestineC, H · 230 VType C
- QatarD, F, G, L · 240 VType D
- Saudi ArabiaG · 230 VType G
- SyriaC, E, L · 220 VType C
- YemenA, D, G · 240 VSometimes Type D
United Arab Emirates plug FAQ
The United Arab Emirates uses Type G. Most outlets are UK-style Type G; some older buildings have Type C or D.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Plug types and voltages rarely change, but hotels sometimes have older or international outlets.
- IEC: World Plugs, plug types and voltages by country
- Wikipedia: Mains electricity by country (compiled from IEC data)
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