United Arab Emirates

Dubai's tap water is treated and generally safe to drink, but many visitors prefer bottled water for taste and to avoid any issues from building plumbing; use bottled water if you have a sensitive stomach.

Tap water in Abu Dhabi is treated and generally safe to drink; if you are sensitive to taste or have a weak stomach, use bottled or filtered water. In older buildings or remote areas prefer bottled water as a precaution.

Municipal tap water in Sharjah meets UAE standards and is generally safe to drink. Many travelers prefer bottled or filtered water due to a chlorinated taste and occasional building plumbing issues.

Al Ain's municipal water is treated and generally low-risk, but many visitors prefer bottled or filtered water for drinking and for rinsing produce. Tap water is fine for brushing teeth and showering.

Water treatment meets standards, but aging pipes can introduce contaminants. Stick to bottled or filtered water.