How often does the SAR to AED rate change?

The rate doesn't shift dramatically, but it can move slightly day to day, often in response to dollar demand or minor regional factors.

Why doesn't the SAR to AED rate move much?

Both currencies are effectively pegged to the US dollar, which means the SAR to AED rate tends to stay within a tight range. But regional shifts in trade, tourism, or project funding can still nudge it slightly.

Can I still get a better rate than my bank offers?

Yes. Even if the mid-market rate barely moves, banks often take a wider margin. We offer competitive pricing and low fees that make a real difference on larger transfers.

Can I lock in a SAR to AED rate ahead of time?

Yes. If you know you'll be transferring later, we can help you fix a rate now with a forward contract. That way, you avoid any unwanted surprises.

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Saudi Riyal to UAE Dirham Exchange Rate (SAR to AED)

Planning to send riyals to the UAE? This page gives you the current exchange rate, along with recent trends and market insights. Whether you're handling a personal payment or a business transfer, it's a smart way to stay on top of the SAR to AED rate.

Live mid-market SAR/AED rate, updated hourly
Historical Saudi riyal to UAE dirham trends
Insights into what drives the exchange rate
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Live SAR to AED exchange rate chart

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

Live rate: 1 SAR = 0.9784 AED - Last updated: 22 Jul 2026, 01:00 UTC

SAR to AED mid-market exchange rate history (1W)
Date	Rate (1 SAR = X AED)
23 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.9796
24 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.9799
25 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.9797
26 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.9798
27 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.9798
28 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.9797
29 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.9799
30 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.9799
31 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.9796
01 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9799
02 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9799
03 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9806
04 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9802
04 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9802
05 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9798
06 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9794
07 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9795
08 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9799
09 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9798
10 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9794
11 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9794
12 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9793
13 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9794
14 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9796
15 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9796
16 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9796
17 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9796
18 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9792
19 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9794
20 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9790
21 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9791
22 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9793
23 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9793
24 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9795
25 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9794
26 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9795
27 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9792
28 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9797
29 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9797
30 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9797
31 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.9792
01 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9795
02 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9792
03 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9794
04 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9801
05 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9798
06 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9797
07 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9798
08 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9792
09 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9787
10 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9795
11 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9797
12 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9798
13 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9798
14 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9798
15 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9797
16 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9797
17 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9796
18 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9803
19 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9801
20 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9801
21 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9796
22 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9799
23 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9798
24 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9799
25 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9797
26 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9799
27 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9799
28 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9803
29 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9800
30 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.9803
01 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
02 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
03 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9795
04 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9795
05 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
06 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9791
07 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9792
08 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9791
09 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
10 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9791
11 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9791
12 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9792
13 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9795
14 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9792
15 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
16 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9792
17 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9792
18 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9792
19 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
20 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
21 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
22 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9792
23 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9795
24 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9795
25 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9795
26 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
27 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9795
28 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
29 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9793
30 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9794
31 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.9794
01 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9794
02 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9793
04 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9793
05 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9792
06 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9792
07 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9793
08 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9793
09 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9793
10 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9792
11 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9794
12 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9792
13 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9793
14 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9795
15 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9795
16 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9794
17 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9793
18 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9793
19 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9792
20 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9793
21 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9794
22 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9794
23 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9793
24 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9792
25 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9792
26 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9792
27 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9791
28 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9792
29 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9792
30 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.9790
01 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9786
02 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9783
03 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9786
04 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9786
05 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9786
06 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9786
07 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9785
08 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9787
09 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9786
10 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9787
11 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9786
12 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9788
13 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9788
14 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9788
15 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9787
16 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9791
17 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9791
18 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9793
19 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9792
20 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9792
21 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9792
22 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9792
23 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9793
24 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9792
25 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9792
26 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9792
27 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9792
28 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9794
29 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9792
30 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9795
31 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.9794
01 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9794
02 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9794
03 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9794
04 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9792
05 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
06 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
07 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
08 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9794
09 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9795
10 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9795
11 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
12 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
13 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
14 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
15 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
16 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9795
17 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9795
18 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
19 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9795
20 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
21 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
22 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
23 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9794
24 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9794
25 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9795
26 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
27 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9793
28 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9794
29 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9792
30 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9792
31 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.9792
01 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9791
02 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9794
03 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9794
04 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9793
05 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9793
06 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9794
07 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9794
08 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9795
09 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9792
10 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9791
11 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9792
12 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9794
13 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9794
14 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9794
15 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9791
16 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9795
17 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9794
18 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9792
19 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9791
20 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9792
21 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9792
22 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9792
23 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9791
24 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9790
25 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9792
26 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9793
27 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9792
28 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.9792
01 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9792
02 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9785
03 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9787
04 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9782
05 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9786
06 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9787
07 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9787
08 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9787
09 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9784
10 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9786
11 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9787
12 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9788
13 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9788
14 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9788
15 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9788
16 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9786
17 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9784
19 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9781
20 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9782
21 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9782
22 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9783
23 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9785
24 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9782
25 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9789
26 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9790
27 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9788
28 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9788
29 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9789
30 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9789
31 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.9787
01 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9786
02 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9783
03 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9783
04 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9783
05 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9782
06 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9783
07 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9783
08 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9786
09 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9789
10 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9788
11 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9788
12 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9786
13 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9786
14 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9788
15 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9792
16 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9790
17 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9790
18 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9790
19 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9792
20 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9790
21 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9794
22 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9792
23 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9793
24 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9793
25 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9793
26 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9794
27 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9795
28 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9794
29 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9792
30 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.9793
01 May 2026, 00:00	0.9794
02 May 2026, 00:00	0.9794
03 May 2026, 00:00	0.9792
04 May 2026, 00:00	0.9792
05 May 2026, 00:00	0.9790
06 May 2026, 00:00	0.9790
07 May 2026, 00:00	0.9791
08 May 2026, 00:00	0.9790
09 May 2026, 00:00	0.9790
10 May 2026, 00:00	0.9790
11 May 2026, 00:00	0.9791
12 May 2026, 00:00	0.9788
13 May 2026, 00:00	0.9789
14 May 2026, 00:00	0.9786
15 May 2026, 00:00	0.9788
16 May 2026, 00:00	0.9788
17 May 2026, 00:00	0.9787
18 May 2026, 00:00	0.9786
19 May 2026, 00:00	0.9789
20 May 2026, 00:00	0.9787
21 May 2026, 00:00	0.9786
22 May 2026, 00:00	0.9787
23 May 2026, 00:00	0.9787
24 May 2026, 00:00	0.9787
25 May 2026, 00:00	0.9789
26 May 2026, 00:00	0.9786
27 May 2026, 00:00	0.9787
28 May 2026, 00:00	0.9788
29 May 2026, 00:00	0.9788
30 May 2026, 00:00	0.9788
31 May 2026, 00:00	0.9787
01 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9788
02 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9786
03 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9784
04 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9783
05 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9783
06 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9783
07 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9783
08 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9783
09 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9782
10 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9785
11 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9784
12 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9787
13 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9787
14 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9788
15 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9788
16 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9787
17 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9787
18 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9786
19 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9786
20 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9786
21 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9785
22 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9783
23 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9784
24 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9783
25 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9782
26 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9781
27 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9781
28 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9781
29 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9781
30 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.9776
01 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9781
02 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9782
03 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9786
04 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9786
05 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9783
06 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9781
07 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9783
08 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9783
09 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9783
10 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9783
11 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9783
12 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9782
13 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9782
14 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9779
15 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9781
16 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9781
17 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9780
18 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9780
19 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9780
20 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.9781
22 Jul 2026, 01:00	0.9784

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

Saudi Riyal to UAE Dirham: what's been happening?

Saudi Riyal to UAE Dirham - 12 month summary

12-month high

1 SAR = 0.9806 AED

12-month low

1 SAR = 0.9776 AED

Average rate

1 SAR = 0.9791 AED

Weekly change

+0.03%

vs. 7 days ago (0.9781)

Monthly change

+0.01%

vs. 30 days ago (0.9783)

Yearly change

-0.12%

vs. 12 months ago (0.9796)

Compared to this day last year

12 months ago, 1 SAR was worth 0.9796 AED. Today the rate is 0.9784 AED - a -0.12% change.

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

What moves the SAR to AED rate?

Although both the Saudi riyal and UAE dirham are tied closely to the US dollar, the rate between them does shift, especially when markets are unsettled or regional dynamics come into play.

US rate decisions ripple through the region

Since both currencies are pegged to the dollar, changes from the US Federal Reserve affect them almost equally. But how Saudi and UAE money markets respond isn't always identical, which can shift the rate slightly.

Oil prices set the tone

As major oil producers, both economies react to changes in global energy prices. When oil is strong, confidence across the Gulf tends to rise. When it's shaky, the region can feel it, and the exchange rate sometimes reflects that.

Local demand still makes a difference

Trade, investment and travel between Saudi Arabia and the UAE happen every day. A major project in Dubai, changes to tax policy or a rise in tourism can all affect money flowing between the two, which may nudge the exchange rate slightly.

Need to send money from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?

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	4.9159	-	4.9737	4.8656
GBP to AUD	1.9101	-	1.9320	1.8939
GBP to CAD	1.8880	-	1.9007	1.8757
GBP to EUR	1.1737	-	1.1805	1.1593
GBP to QAR	4.8730	-	4.9370	4.8231
GBP to SAR	5.0243	-	5.0850	4.9735
GBP to USD	1.3384	-	1.3541	1.3247
GBP to ZAR	22.0208	-	22.0990	21.7307
EUR to AED	4.1883	-	4.2131	4.1969
EUR to GBP	0.8520	-	0.8471	0.8626
EUR to QAR	4.1517	-	4.1820	4.1602
EUR to SAR	4.2807	-	4.3074	4.2899
EUR to USD	1.1403	-	1.1470	1.1426
USD to AED	3.6731	-	3.6731	3.6731
USD to AUD	1.4272	-	1.4268	1.4297
USD to CAD	1.4107	-	1.4037	1.4160
USD to EUR	0.8770	-	0.8718	0.8752
USD to GBP	0.7472	-	0.7385	0.7549
USD to QAR	3.6410	-	3.6460	3.6410
USD to SAR	3.7541	-	3.7553	3.7545
AED to EUR	0.2388	-	0.2374	0.2383
AED to GBP	0.2034	-	0.2011	0.2055
AED to QAR	0.9913	-	0.9926	0.9913
AED to SAR	1.0221	-	1.0224	1.0222
AED to USD	0.2722	-	0.2722	0.2722
AUD to GBP	0.5235	-	0.5176	0.5280
AUD to USD	0.7007	-	0.7009	0.6994
CAD to GBP	0.5297	-	0.5261	0.5331
CAD to USD	0.7089	-	0.7124	0.7062
QAR to AED	1.0088	-	1.0074	1.0088
QAR to EUR	0.2409	-	0.2391	0.2404
QAR to GBP	0.2052	-	0.2026	0.2073
QAR to SAR	1.0311	-	1.0300	1.0312
QAR to USD	0.2747	-	0.2743	0.2747
SAR to AED	0.9784	-	0.9781	0.9783
SAR to EUR	0.2336	-	0.2322	0.2331
SAR to GBP	0.1990	-	0.1967	0.2011
SAR to QAR	0.9699	-	0.9709	0.9698
SAR to USD	0.2664	-	0.2663	0.2663
ZAR to GBP	0.0454	-	0.0453	0.0460

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