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United Arab Emirates vs Indonesia

A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for United Arab Emirates and Indonesia — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.

Quick answer

Traveling between United Arab Emirates and Indonesia, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.

Detail United Arab Emirates Indonesia
Power plug Type G Type C/F
Voltage 230V 230V
Frequency 50Hz 50Hz
Emergency (general) 999 (police) / 998 (ambulance) 112
Police 999 110
Ambulance 998 119
Tap water Use caution Use bottled water
Driving side Right Left
Currency UAE Dirham (AED) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR, Rp)
Dialing code +971 +62
Time zone UTC+4 (GST) UTC+7 to UTC+9
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. May to September is generally the dry season for Bali, Java and many popular routes. Rainy season varies by island, and travel around national holidays can be busy, so check local conditions for remote islands.

Full brief

United Arab Emirates travel essentials

Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for United Arab Emirates.

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Indonesia travel essentials

Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Indonesia.

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