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Emily Louise Wade
What is the Currency Used in Dubai?
Updated: Oct 22, 2024, 12:22 PM
The currency used in Dubai is the United Arab Emirates dirham, abbreviated as AED. The dirham is often symbolized as "د.إ" in Arabic or "Dhs" in English. It is subdivided into 100 fils.
About Currency in Dubai
The United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED), frequently represented by the symbol "د.إ" or shortened as Dhs, is the official currency in Dubai. For stable international transactions, the dirham is fixed at a rate of roughly 3.67 AED to 1 USD against the US dollar. The currency is available in 100 smaller units known as fils, and banknotes range in value from 5 to 1000 AED.
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