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United Arab Emirates vs Malaysia
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between United Arab Emirates and Malaysia, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type G | Type G |
| Voltage | 230V | 240V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 999 (police) / 998 (ambulance) | 999 |
| Police | 999 | 999 |
| Ambulance | 998 | 999 |
| Tap water | Caution | Caution |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Currency | UAE Dirham (AED) | Malaysian Ringgit (MYR, RM) |
| Dialing code | +971 | +60 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (GST) | UTC+8 (MYT) |
| 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. | Malaysia has different monsoon patterns by coast. December to February is often good for the west coast, while March to September is better for many east-coast islands. Kuala Lumpur is warm and humid year-round. |
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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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Malaysia travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Malaysia.