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United Arab Emirates vs Japan
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between United Arab Emirates and Japan, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is likely needed for single-voltage appliances.
| field | United Arab Emirates | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type G | Type A/B |
| Voltage | 230V | 100V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50/60Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 999 (police) / 998 (ambulance) | 110 (police) / 119 (fire & ambulance) |
| Police | 999 | 110 |
| Ambulance | 998 | 119 |
| Tap water | Caution | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Currency | UAE Dirham (AED) | Japanese Yen (JPY, ¥) |
| Dialing code | +971 | +81 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (GST) | UTC+9 (JST) |
| Best season | 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. | Spring and autumn are the classic seasons, with cherry blossoms from late March to April and foliage in October to November. June is rainy in many regions, and midsummer can be hot and humid. |
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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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Japan travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Japan.