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How to convert USD to AED
The UAE dirham (AED) has been pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 3.6725 AED per USD since 1997. This peg is maintained by the Central Bank of the UAE and means the AED/USD exchange rate is effectively constant for practical purposes. When you convert USD to AED, you multiply by 3.6725, and when converting AED to USD, you divide by 3.6725.
The fixed peg means there is no currency risk for dollar-based transactions in the UAE, which is one reason Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become major international business hubs. This converter applies the official peg rate for all calculations.
Enter the USD amount
Type the dollar amount you want to convert. Cents are accepted as decimals.
Read the AED result
The converter multiplies your USD amount by 3.6725 and shows the exact dirham equivalent.
Use for travel or business
Apply the AED value to hotel pricing, product costs, or contract amounts quoted in UAE dirhams.
Reverse if needed
To convert AED back to USD, divide by 3.6725 or use the AED to USD converter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the USD to AED exchange rate?
The official rate is 3.6725 AED per USD, exactly, maintained by the UAE Central Bank peg since 1997. In practice, bank buying and selling rates vary by a few fils (hundredths of a dirham) around this rate.
Why does the UAE peg the dirham to the US dollar?
The UAE is a major oil exporter and most oil revenues are denominated in US dollars. Pegging the dirham to the dollar eliminates exchange rate risk in the UAE's primary revenue stream and simplifies international trade and finance.
Will I always get exactly 3.6725 AED per dollar?
The official peg rate is 3.6725 but bank exchange desks and currency exchange shops add a spread. You may get slightly less (perhaps 3.64-3.66) at a retail exchange. ATMs using your foreign card may also apply a conversion fee.
Is the AED the same as the Emirati pound?
No. The UAE dirham replaced the Persian Gulf rupee and the Abu Dhabi dinar in 1973 when the UAE federation formed. There is no Emirati pound. The ISO code is AED and the symbol is 'د.إ' in Arabic or simply 'AED'.
What denominations are available for the UAE dirham?
Coins: 1, 25, and 50 fils; 1 dirham. Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 dirhams. 1 AED = 100 fils.