What Currency Does United Arab Emirates Use?

The flag of United Arab Emirates features a red vertical band on its hoist side that takes up about one-fourth the width of the field and three equal horizontal bands of green, white and black adjoining the vertical band.
Currency of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates dirham AED · د.إ

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Exchange rate (approximate):

1 USD ≈ 3.6725 AED

1 GBP ≈ 4.9233 AED

Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.

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What is money called in United Arab Emirates?

Money in United Arab Emirates is called the United Arab Emirates dirham — its ISO 4217 currency code is AED, and its symbol is د.إ. The United Arab Emirates dirham is the official legal tender in United Arab Emirates and is used for all everyday transactions — from paying for goods and services to converting money at banks and exchange bureaus. When travelling, you may also see it referred to as the United Arab Emirates currency or simply money in United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates dirham is subdivided into 100 fils, though small-denomination coins may not always be in everyday circulation.

Is the United Arab Emirates dirham used anywhere else?

No — United Arab Emirates is the only country on this site using the United Arab Emirates dirham as its official currency.

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United Arab Emirates currency — FAQ

What is the currency of United Arab Emirates?

The currency of United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates dirham (currency code: AED, symbol: د.إ).

What is the currency code for United Arab Emirates?

The ISO 4217 currency code for the United Arab Emirates dirham is AED.

What is the United Arab Emirates dirham symbol?

The symbol for the United Arab Emirates dirham is د.إ. You will see this on price tags and receipts throughout United Arab Emirates.

What currency is used in United Arab Emirates?

The official currency used in United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED).

Can I use US dollars in United Arab Emirates?

The official currency of United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates dirham, not the US dollar. While USD may be accepted in some tourist hotels and major cities, you will generally get better rates paying in United Arab Emirates dirham and should exchange money before or on arrival.

What is the exchange rate for United Arab Emirates?

As of July 2026, approximately 1 USD = 3.6725 AED and 1 GBP = 4.9233 AED. Rates change daily — always check a live source before travelling or sending money.

What is money called in United Arab Emirates?

Money in United Arab Emirates is called the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED).

Do other countries use the United Arab Emirates dirham?

No — United Arab Emirates is the only country on this site using the United Arab Emirates dirham as its official currency.

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