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United Arab Emirates vs South Korea
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between United Arab Emirates and South Korea, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | United Arab Emirates | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type G | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 220V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 60Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 999 (police) / 998 (ambulance) | 112 (police) / 119 (fire & ambulance) |
| Police | 999 | 112 |
| Ambulance | 998 | 119 |
| Tap water | Caution | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | UAE Dirham (AED) | South Korean Won (KRW, ₩) |
| Dialing code | +971 | +82 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (GST) | UTC+9 (KST) |
| 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. | April to May and September to November are the most comfortable seasons, with spring blossoms and autumn foliage. Summer can be hot, humid and rainy, while winter is cold but good for skiing and city food trips. |
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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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South Korea travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for South Korea.