| From AED | To ZAR |
|---|---|
| AED 1 | ZAR 4.51 |
| AED 5 | ZAR 22.55 |
| AED 10 | ZAR 45.10 |
| AED 50 | ZAR 225.50 |
| AED 100 | ZAR 451.00 |
| AED 500 | ZAR 2,255.00 |
| AED 1,000 | ZAR 4,510.00 |
| AED 5,000 | ZAR 22,550.00 |
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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