You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from South Africa to United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in United Arab Emirates (UAE) is G and in South Africa are C, M and N. This is how they look like.

South Africa

In South Africa, outlets of type C, M and N are in use.

Type C

Type M

Type N

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

In United Arab Emirates (UAE), outlets of type G are in use.

Type G