Is AED to USD a floating rate?

No, AED is pegged to the dollar at a fixed rate of 3.6725. This keeps the pair highly stable.

Why does my exchange rate differ from the peg?

The rate you receive may reflect a small margin, even though the official peg stays constant. We provide a clear, consistent approach to this.

Can I lock in today's rate for a future transfer?

Yes. Forward contracts let you fix the current AED to USD rate for use at a later date, helpful if you're planning a large payment or want certainty around timing.

Do oil prices affect AED to USD?

Not directly as the peg absorbs market volatility. But when oil prices rise, regional liquidity tends to improve, which can make pricing around the peg more favourable.

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UAE Dirham to US Dollar Exchange Rate (AED to USD)

If you are investing in the US, paying for American education, or covering business costs, you can track the UAE Dirham to US Dollar (AED/USD) exchange rate here in real time. With up-to-date information, you can choose the best time to send your money.

Live mid-market AED/USD rate, updated hourly
Historical UAE dirham to US dollar trends
Insights into what drives the exchange rate
See your exact transfer rate when you're ready

Need the opposite direction? View the USD to AED rate

Send, save... & relax.

Transparent pricing, always shown upfront.

By Freddie Smith, Founder & CEO, Currencyflow · Updated 26 June 2026

Live AED to USD exchange rate chart

Use this live chart to see how the UAE Dirham is performing against the US Dollar. Track changes as they happen and monitor trends over time.

Live rate: 1 AED = 0.2722 USD - Last updated: 25 Aug 2026, 02:00 UTC

AED to USD mid-market exchange rate history (1W)
Date	Rate (1 AED = X USD)
26 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.2723
27 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.2724
28 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.2723
29 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.2722
30 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.2722
31 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.2724
01 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
02 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
03 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
04 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
05 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
06 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
07 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
08 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
09 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
10 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
11 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
12 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
13 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
14 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
15 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
16 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
17 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
18 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
19 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
20 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
21 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
22 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
23 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
24 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
25 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
26 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
27 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
28 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
29 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2724
30 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.2723
01 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
02 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
03 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2722
04 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2722
05 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
06 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
07 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
08 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
09 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
10 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
11 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
12 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
13 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2722
14 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
15 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
16 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
17 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
18 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
19 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
20 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
21 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
22 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
23 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2722
24 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2722
25 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2722
26 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
27 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2722
28 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
29 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2723
30 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2722
31 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.2722
01 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2722
02 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
04 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
05 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
06 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
07 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2722
08 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2722
09 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
10 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
11 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2722
12 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
13 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
14 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2722
15 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2722
16 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
17 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
18 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
19 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
20 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
21 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2722
22 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2722
23 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
24 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
25 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
26 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
27 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
28 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2722
29 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2722
30 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.2723
01 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
02 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
03 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
04 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
05 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
06 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
07 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
08 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2722
09 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
10 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
11 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
12 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2722
13 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2722
14 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
15 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
16 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
17 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
18 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2722
19 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2722
20 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2722
21 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
22 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
23 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
24 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
25 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
26 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
27 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
28 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2722
29 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
30 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
31 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.2723
01 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
02 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
03 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
04 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
05 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
06 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
07 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
08 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
09 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
10 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
11 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
12 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
13 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
14 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
15 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
16 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
17 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
18 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
19 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
20 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
21 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
22 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
23 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
24 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
25 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
26 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
27 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
28 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2722
29 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
30 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
31 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.2723
01 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
02 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
03 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
04 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
05 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
06 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2722
07 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2722
08 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2722
09 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
10 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
11 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
12 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
13 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2722
14 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2722
15 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
16 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2722
17 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
18 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
19 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
20 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2722
21 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2722
22 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2722
23 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2722
24 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
25 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
26 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
27 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
28 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.2723
01 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
02 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
03 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
04 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
05 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
06 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
07 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
08 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
09 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
10 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
11 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
12 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
13 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
14 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
15 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
16 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
17 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
19 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
20 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
21 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
22 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
23 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
24 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
25 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2723
26 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
27 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
28 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
29 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
30 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
31 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.2722
01 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
02 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
03 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
04 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
05 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
06 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
07 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
08 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
09 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
10 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
11 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
12 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
13 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
14 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
15 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
16 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
17 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
18 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
19 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
20 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
21 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
22 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
23 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
24 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
25 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
26 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
27 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
28 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2722
29 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
30 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.2723
01 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
02 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
03 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
04 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
05 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
06 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
07 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
08 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
09 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
10 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
11 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
12 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
13 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
14 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
15 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
16 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
17 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
18 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
19 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
20 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
21 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
22 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
23 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
24 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
25 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
26 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
27 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
28 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
29 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
30 May 2026, 00:00	0.2722
31 May 2026, 00:00	0.2723
01 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2723
02 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
03 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
04 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
05 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
06 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
07 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
08 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
09 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
10 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
11 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
12 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
13 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
14 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
15 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
16 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
17 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
18 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2723
19 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
20 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
21 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
22 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
23 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
24 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
25 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
26 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
27 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
28 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2723
29 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
30 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.2722
01 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
02 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
03 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
04 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
05 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
06 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
07 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
08 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
09 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
10 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
11 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
12 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
13 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
14 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
15 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
16 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
17 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
18 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
19 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
20 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
21 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
22 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
23 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
24 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
25 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
26 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
27 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
28 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
29 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
30 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2723
31 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.2722
01 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
02 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2723
03 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2723
04 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
05 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
06 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
07 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
08 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
09 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
10 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
11 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2723
12 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2723
13 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
14 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
15 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
16 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2723
17 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2723
18 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2723
19 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
20 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
21 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2723
22 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2723
23 Aug 2026, 00:00	0.2722
25 Aug 2026, 02:00	0.2722

Mid-market rates for informational purposes only. Not the rate you will receive for a transfer.

UAE Dirham to US Dollar: what's been happening?

UAE Dirham to US Dollar - 12 month summary

12-month high

1 AED = 0.2724 USD

12-month low

1 AED = 0.2722 USD

Average rate

1 AED = 0.2723 USD

Weekly change

-0.01%

vs. 7 days ago (0.2723)

Monthly change

-0.01%

vs. 30 days ago (0.2723)

Yearly change

-0.02%

vs. 12 months ago (0.2723)

Compared to this day last year

12 months ago, 1 AED was worth 0.2723 USD. Today the rate is 0.2722 USD - a -0.02% change.

Mid-market rates only. Rates are indicative and updated hourly.

What moves the AED to USD rate?

The dirham is officially pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725, which is around 0.2723 USD per AED. But a few factors still influence how this rate behaves.

The peg sets the foundation

The UAE Central Bank has maintained a fixed rate to the US dollar since the 1990s. This has helped stabilise the economy, anchor inflation, and support the country's position as a global trade hub. AED to USD stays tightly aligned with this official rate.

Minor shifts still occur

In day-to-day trading, especially for large transfers, you may notice small deviations around the peg. These often reflect supply and demand, market liquidity, or provider margins. Wider spreads can also appear during periods of global uncertainty or outside local trading hours.

USD trends can still influence perception

While the AED doesn't move independently, a stronger or weaker US dollar versus other currencies (like EUR or GBP) can affect how dirham-based transactions are viewed globally. In effect, AED inherits the dollar's position in global markets, even when the AED/USD peg stays intact.

Regional flows and timing

Oil exports, tourism, and seasonal activity all influence the volume of AED to USD transactions. During busy periods, AED supply may increase, improving liquidity and reducing pricing gaps. Slower periods might see a slight uptick in effective spreads.

Need to send money from the UAE to the US?

Whether you're transferring money for property, business, or personal reasons, the rate you receive can make a real difference. At Currencyflow, we offer:

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Popular live exchange rates

Currency pair	Live	Yesterday	Last week	Last month
GBP to AED	5.0071	-	4.9714	4.9038
GBP to AUD	1.9061	-	1.9115	1.9088
GBP to CAD	1.8884	-	1.8813	1.8807
GBP to EUR	1.1688	-	1.1693	1.1717
GBP to QAR	4.9632	-	4.9349	4.8611
GBP to SAR	5.1185	-	5.0816	5.0119
GBP to USD	1.3631	-	1.3535	1.3351
GBP to ZAR	21.8397	-	22.0063	22.3110
EUR to AED	4.2839	-	4.2516	4.1853
EUR to GBP	0.8556	-	0.8552	0.8535
EUR to QAR	4.2463	-	4.2204	4.1488
EUR to SAR	4.3791	-	4.3459	4.2776
EUR to USD	1.1662	-	1.1575	1.1395
USD to AED	3.6732	-	3.6730	3.6730
USD to AUD	1.3983	-	1.4123	1.4297
USD to CAD	1.3853	-	1.3900	1.4087
USD to EUR	0.8575	-	0.8639	0.8776
USD to GBP	0.7336	-	0.7388	0.7490
USD to QAR	3.6410	-	3.6460	3.6410
USD to SAR	3.7549	-	3.7545	3.7540
AED to EUR	0.2334	-	0.2352	0.2389
AED to GBP	0.1997	-	0.2012	0.2039
AED to QAR	0.9912	-	0.9927	0.9913
AED to SAR	1.0222	-	1.0222	1.0220
AED to USD	0.2722	-	0.2723	0.2723
AUD to GBP	0.5246	-	0.5231	0.5239
AUD to USD	0.7152	-	0.7081	0.6994
CAD to GBP	0.5295	-	0.5315	0.5317
CAD to USD	0.7218	-	0.7194	0.7099
QAR to AED	1.0088	-	1.0074	1.0088
QAR to EUR	0.2355	-	0.2369	0.2410
QAR to GBP	0.2015	-	0.2026	0.2057
QAR to SAR	1.0313	-	1.0297	1.0310
QAR to USD	0.2747	-	0.2743	0.2747
SAR to AED	0.9782	-	0.9783	0.9784
SAR to EUR	0.2284	-	0.2301	0.2338
SAR to GBP	0.1954	-	0.1968	0.1995
SAR to QAR	0.9697	-	0.9711	0.9699
SAR to USD	0.2663	-	0.2664	0.2664
ZAR to GBP	0.0458	-	0.0454	0.0448

Mid-market rates for informational purposes only. Not the rate you will receive for a transfer.

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Written by

Freddie Smith

Founder & CEO, Currencyflow

Freddie Smith is the Founder and CEO of Currencyflow, an international foreign exchange and payments specialist focused on high-value transfers for individuals and businesses worldwide. With over 12 years of commercial experience across financial services and digital media, including several years working with financial services comparison platforms, Freddie has spent his career at the intersection of partnerships, growth strategy, and money movement. He founded Currencyflow to bring transparent, fixed-margin pricing and personal relationship management to clients making significant international transfers.

Last updated 26 June 2026

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