| From AED | To USD |
|---|---|
| AED 1 | USD 0.27 |
| AED 5 | USD 1.36 |
| AED 10 | USD 2.72 |
| AED 50 | USD 13.60 |
| AED 100 | USD 27.20 |
| AED 500 | USD 136.00 |
| AED 1,000 | USD 272.00 |
| AED 5,000 | USD 1,360.00 |
The UAE Dirham (AED) is the official currency of the United Arab Emirates, pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of 3.6725 AED per USD since 1997. Most other currency rates derive from this peg.
The rate shown above is the mid-market rate — what banks see when trading currencies between themselves. When you exchange money at a bank, money exchange office, or remittance service in the UAE, expect a margin of 1–4% added on top.
For sending money internationally, popular UAE-based services include LuLu Exchange, Al Ansari Exchange, UAE Exchange, plus international apps like Wise, Remitly, and Western Union. Compare their rate to this mid-market rate to see the markup.
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