Convert USD to AED
US dollar (USD) to UAE dirham (AED)
Today’s mid-market reference rate loads in the converter below, with the date it was published.
Live USD to AED rate
The newest published USD/AED rate, how it moved and a quick two-way converter: type in either box and the other updates as you type.
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Good to know
Because the dirham is pegged at 3.6725 to the dollar, one US dollar is almost always 3.67 dirhams: a price marked in $ and the same price in AED differ by that fixed factor, not a market rate that drifts through the day.
The US dollar and the UAE dirham
| Fact | US dollar (USD) | UAE dirham (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | $ (US$) | د.إ (Dh) |
| Divided into | 100 cents | 100 fils |
| Issued by | Federal Reserve | Central Bank of the UAE |
| Used in | United States, and as the official currency of several other countries, including Ecuador, El Salvador and Panama (alongside the balboa) | United Arab Emirates |
| How the rate is set | Floating | Pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD |
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USD to AED — questions
How do I convert USD to AED?
Multiply the amount in US dollars by the USD/AED rate. The converter above fetches the day’s reference rate and works it out both ways.
What is the symbol for the UAE dirham?
د.إ (Dh). The UAE dirham (AED) is divided into 100 fils and issued by the Central Bank of the UAE.
Is the UAE dirham fixed to the US dollar?
Yes. Pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD, so the converted amount barely moves from day to day.
Why is my bank’s rate different?
This is the mid-market reference rate. Banks, card networks and transfer services convert at their own rate, usually with a margin and sometimes a fee — compare the amount you actually receive.