UK → UAE / Dubai
What plug do I need for Dubai and the UAE from the UK?
United Kingdom → United Arab Emirates
No — you normally don't need a travel adapter for Dubai or the UAE.
The UAE uses Type G sockets, the same type as the UK. Your UK Type G plug should fit directly.
Plug fit
No adapter needed
UK Type G plugs fit Type G sockets directly.
Voltage
Normally compatible
The UAE and the UK both use 230V. A voltage converter is not normally needed for UK appliances, but you should still check the voltage on the appliance label.
UK plug → UAE / Dubai sockets
- Sockets
- Type G
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Will my UK devices work in Dubai and the UAE?
- Most UK devices designed for 230V should work on the UAE's electricity supply, and UK Type G plugs normally fit the sockets directly.
- Phone, tablet and laptop chargers marked 100–240V, 50/60Hz should normally work. Check the label on any single-voltage appliance before you use it.
Using UK plugs in Dubai and the UAE
The UAE uses the same Type G socket as the UK, so you normally do not need a travel adapter.
It also uses the same 230V, 50Hz supply as the UK. A voltage converter is not normally needed for UK appliances, but you should still check the appliance label before use.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Dubai or the UAE from the UK?
Normally, no. The UAE uses Type G sockets, the same type as the UK, so a UK Type G plug should fit directly.
Are the plugs in Dubai the same as in the rest of the UAE?
Yes. The UAE uses Type G sockets, including in Dubai. That is the same socket type used in the UK.
Do I need a voltage converter in Dubai or the UAE?
Not normally. The UAE and the UK both use 230V at 50Hz. Most UK appliances should work electrically, but you should still check the appliance label before use.
Can I charge my phone or laptop in Dubai or the UAE?
Usually, yes. Chargers marked 100–240V, 50/60Hz should normally work, and a UK Type G plug should fit the socket directly.