🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi (Dubai)) — Currency, Timezone, Voltage, Visa & Economy Profile
The Middle East's premier aviation, logistics, and financial hub, uniting Dubai's futuristic skyline (Burj Khalifa) with Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth and Barakah nuclear clean energy.
United Arab Emirates
Capital: Abu Dhabi (Dubai) · AED (د.إ)
19:47:01
UTC+4 · -5h
🇰🇷 KR: 00:47:01
~9.8 hrs
6,904 km
🇰🇷 Seoul ↔ 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi (Dubai)
220–240V Same Voltage, Plug Adapter Required (Type G/I/J)
🛂 90 days Visa-Free on arrival
🫗 Boiled/filtered or bottled water recommended for travelers
💵 Modest tipping (round up bill or leave 5%–10% for good table service)
🗣️ Languages: Arabic (English universally used in business/tourism)
🏛️ Government: Federation of 7 Emirates (Constitutional Monarchy)
🕌 Religion: Muslim 76%, Christian 13%, Hindu/Buddhist 11%
📦 Top Exports: Crude Oil, Gold & Diamond Re-exports, Global Aviation Hub, Finance
🌤️ Climate & Terrain: Desert climate along the Persian Gulf; mild pleasant winters (Nov–Mar)
⚖️ Direct Comparison vs 🇰🇷 South Korea
📐 Land area (83,600 km²) is ~83% the size of South Korea (World #114).
💳 Everyday living & travel costs are similar to South Korea (avg meal $11.5).
💰 GDP per capita ($53,900) is 1.49x South Korea's, with a life expectancy of 79.5 years.
🚗 Driving Side: Drives on the RIGHT (Left-Hand Drive vehicles), same as Korea/US/Continental Europe.
💡 Uses British Type G 3-pin sockets (230V/50Hz)—adapter required. The UAE Dirham is pegged to the US Dollar (1 USD = 3.6725 AED). Best weather is November to March.
📐 United Arab Emirates Land Area (km²), True Size & World Factbook
83,600 km² (World #114)83,600 km²
0.83x S. Korea
122명/km²
Urban 87.8%
79.5세
Median 33.5y
🚗 우측통행(좌핸들)
🚨 999 (경찰) / 998 (구급) · 🛡️85/100
📊 United Arab Emirates Global Economy, Demographics & Passport Metrics
🏛️ Country Overview, Major Cities & Core Industries
The Middle East's premier aviation, logistics, and financial hub, uniting Dubai's futuristic skyline (Burj Khalifa) with Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth and Barakah nuclear clean energy.
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Connects East and West via Emirates and Etihad Airways, attracting global wealth and AI investment with a 0% personal income tax environment.
Uses British Type G 3-pin sockets (230V/50Hz)—adapter required. The UAE Dirham is pegged to the US Dollar (1 USD = 3.6725 AED). Best weather is November to March.
🔌 United Arab Emirates Voltage, Socket & Plug Adapter Guide
🔌 Adapter Needed (230V)220–240V Same Voltage, Plug Adapter Required (Type G/I/J) (230V 50Hz / Type G)
90 days Visa-Free on arrival