From Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to United Arab Emirates
When travelling from Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to United Arab Emirates: None of your Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) plug types fit in United Arab Emirates. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
United Arab EmiratesYour plugs
Type C
No fit
Type E
No fit
Accepted in United Arab Emirates
Type G
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • United Arab Emirates: G
No fit for: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in United Arab Emirates
The UAE runs on 230V/50Hz with Type G, the British-style three-rectangular-pin socket.
Grid & history
The UAE has invested heavily in nuclear (the Barakah plant has been fully online since 2024) and solar (the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park near Dubai is among the world’s largest). Natural gas still provides most generation.
Availability
The UAE has one of the most reliable grids in the Middle East. Air-conditioning load is the dominant year-round demand.
Sockets & hotels
Type G is universal. International hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi often have universal sockets at the bedside that also accept European C/F plugs without an adapter.
Energy mix
Nuclear share growing as Barakah ramps up.
Practical tips
- A Type G adapter is essential for visitors from Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
- Bedside universal sockets are common in 4-star hotels and above.
- Voltage is 230V, so modern chargers handle it but US-only hair dryers do not.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) plug work in United Arab Emirates?
- No. None of your Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) plugs (Type C, Type E) fit in United Arab Emirates sockets (Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does United Arab Emirates use?
- United Arab Emirates uses Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for United Arab Emirates when travelling from Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?
- United Arab Emirates runs on 230V, the same as Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in United Arab Emirates the same as Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?
- Frequency in United Arab Emirates is 50Hz, the same as Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast).