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Turkey vs United Arab Emirates

A side-by-side look at the practical essentials for Turkey and United Arab Emirates — power, safety, money and getting around.

Quick answer

Traveling between Turkey and United Arab Emirates, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.

Detail Turkey United Arab Emirates
Power plug Type C/F Type G
Voltage 230V 230V
Frequency 50Hz 50Hz
Emergency (general) 112 999 (police) / 998 (ambulance)
Police 112 999
Ambulance 112 998
Tap water Use caution Use caution
Driving side Right Right
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY, ₺) UAE Dirham (AED)
Dialing code +90 +971
Time zone UTC+3 (TRT) UTC+4 (GST)
Best season April to June and September to October are comfortable for Istanbul, Cappadocia and coastal sightseeing. July and August are hot and busy on the coast, while winter is quieter and can be cold inland. November to March is the best season for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and desert activities because temperatures are comfortable. Summer is extremely hot, so sightseeing is usually built around indoor attractions and evening plans.

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Turkey travel essentials

Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Turkey.

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United Arab Emirates travel essentials

Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for United Arab Emirates.

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