Pretty straighforward, really, what electrical adapters do I need for my laptop in the UAE? It’s also my understanding that these don’t always work 100% and extended use tends to damage the equipment. Is that true?
If you laptop is like 95% of those available today, it has an autosensing transformer that will operate on either 110/120 volt and 220/240 volt systems at either 50 or 60 Hz. If this is the case, all you need are standard plug adapters to connect to the outlets.
From this website:
http://www.buytravelconverter.com/destinations/united_arab_emirates.htm
it appears UAE isn’t quite standard and uses both the standard Euro (two round plug) connector and the British plugs for their 220v system, so you probably should take an assortment.