Currency Converter (AED)

Convert UAE Dirham to major world currencies

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Popular AED Conversions

🇺🇸 1 AED =

0.27

USD

🇪🇺 1 AED =

0.24

EUR

🇬🇧 1 AED =

0.20

GBP

🇮🇳 1 AED =

25.18

INR

🇵🇰 1 AED =

75.95

PKR

🇵🇭 1 AED =

16.25

PHP

🇸🇦 1 AED =

1.02

SAR

🇪🇬 1 AED =

14.22

EGP

💡 About UAE Dirham (AED)

  • • Official currency of the United Arab Emirates
  • • Symbol: د.Ø¥ or AED
  • • Pegged to US Dollar at approximately 3.67 AED = 1 USD
  • • Subunit: 1 Dirham = 100 fils
  • • Issued by Central Bank of the UAE

💱 Exchange Rate Tips

  • • Bank rates may differ from market rates
  • • Exchange shops often offer better rates than banks
  • • Rates fluctuate throughout the day
  • • Consider fees when comparing rates
  • • AED is stable due to USD peg

Disclaimer: Exchange rates are for informational purposes only and are updated periodically. Actual rates may vary depending on the bank, exchange house, or service provider. Always confirm rates before making financial transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The UAE Dirham (AED) is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of approximately 3.6725 AED to 1 USD. This peg has been in place since 1997 and provides currency stability for the UAE economy.
You can exchange currency at banks, licensed exchange houses (such as Al Ansari Exchange, UAE Exchange, or Al Fardan Exchange), hotels, and airports. Exchange houses typically offer competitive rates for cash transactions.
AED is generally not accepted outside the UAE except in some bordering countries. It's best to exchange AED to local currency when traveling. However, USD is widely accepted in many tourist destinations.
AED banknotes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 Dirhams. Coins include 1 Dirham, 50 fils, 25 fils, 10 fils, 5 fils, and 1 fil (though smaller coins are rarely used).
Yes, credit and debit cards are widely accepted throughout the UAE, especially Visa and Mastercard. American Express and Diners Club are also accepted at major establishments. Contactless payments and Apple Pay/Google Pay are increasingly common.