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Turkey vs United Arab Emirates
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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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.
| field | 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 | Caution | 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.