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UAE Dirham to US Dollar (AED to USD)
Last updated: June 1, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
An AED to USD converter measures the value of UAE Dirhams relative to US Dollars. Since 1997, the UAE Dirham has been pegged at 3.6725 per USD to provide economic stability for international commerce and oil trade.
Convert United Arab Emirates Dirhams to US Dollars (AED to USD) with our currency converter. View the pegged exchange rate and historical info.
Quick Answer
Convert UAE Dirhams to US Dollars instantly. The UAE Dirham is officially pegged to the US Dollar at exactly 1 USD = 3.6725 AED.
3.6725 USD per 1 AED
Mid-market reference rate checked on 2026-06-01.
AED is officially pegged to USD at 3.6725.
Exchange rates are indicative only and do not constitute financial advice or transaction execution.
Converted Amount
0.2723 USD
1 AED = 0.2723 USD
AED to USD Reference Table
| UAE Dirham (AED) | US Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 AED | 0.2723 USD |
| 5 AED | 1.3615 USD |
| 10 AED | 2.7229 USD |
| 25 AED | 6.8074 USD |
| 100 AED | 27.2294 USD |
| 1,000 AED | 272.2941 USD |
USD to AED Reference Table
| US Dollar (USD) | UAE Dirham (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 3.6725 AED |
| 5 USD | 18.3625 AED |
| 10 USD | 36.725 AED |
| 25 USD | 91.8125 AED |
| 100 USD | 367.25 AED |
| 1,000 USD | 3,672.50 AED |
How it works
To convert between UAE Dirham and US Dollar, perform the following calculation:
Conversion Formula (USD Base)
1 USD = 3.6725 AED
Calculation Method
Divide UAE Dirham by 3.6725 to get US Dollar.
Note: This converter uses live benchmark reference rates. Retail rates offered by banks or card issuers will differ slightly due to trade margins.
The UAE Dirham USD Currency Peg Explained
Unlike free-floating currencies, the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) is officially pegged to the United States Dollar (USD). The Central Bank of the UAE maintains this exchange rate peg at exactly 3.6725 AED to 1 USD (or 1 AED = 0.272294 USD). This peg was established in 1997 to provide financial stability, encourage foreign investment, and secure the pricing of the nation's oil exports, which are denominated in USD.
How to convert UAE Dirhams to US Dollars
Since the conversion rate is fixed, you can convert AED to USD at any time using the factor 3.6725. Divide the AED amount by 3.6725 to get USD:
For example, to convert 100 AED:
How to convert US Dollars to UAE Dirhams
To convert US Dollars (USD) to UAE Dirhams (AED), multiply the USD amount by 3.6725:
For instance, to convert $50 USD:
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Frequently asked questions
The UAE Dirham is officially pegged to the US Dollar at an exchange rate of exactly 1 USD = 3.6725 AED (or 1 AED ≈ 0.2723 USD).
The peg stabilizes the UAE economy by reducing exchange rate volatility. This is particularly beneficial for trade and foreign investment, as well as oil exports which are globally priced in US Dollars.
While the official peg rate is 3.6725, retail banks, currency exchange kiosks, and credit card companies will charge a service fee or mark up the exchange rate when you physically buy or sell dirhams.
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