πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ United Arab Emirates travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to United Arab Emirates β€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
Ψ―.Ψ₯ AED
UAE Dirham Β· vs USD
Electricity
230V Β· 50Hz
Plug: Type G
Best months
Jan, Feb, Dec
Avg high 24Β°C Β· 3 rain days
Capital time zone
Asia/Dubai
Cities covered
2
1 with full climate data

Top cities in United Arab Emirates

Local style + dress code

Dubai mall and public-area dress code: cover shoulders + knees. Beachwear ONLY at hotel pools and designated beaches. Modest swimwear (one-piece preferred).

Dress code: conservative

Public holidays in United Arab Emirates

Plan around national holidays β€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

πŸ“… See the full 2026 calendar for United Arab Emirates β†’

Money & currency

The UAE Dirham (AED, symbol Ψ―.Ψ₯) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data β€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and United Arab Emirates's dress code.

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