Many readers in the UAE exchange money each week. Some readers travel abroad and need foreign cash. Some readers receive guests who bring foreign currency. This guide gives simple UAE foreign exchange rates for today.
All rates below come from checks on 30 October 2026. Travellers check UAE foreign exchange rates before trips abroad. Reference rates show market values before house fees. Bolo Asan shares these rates in simple words for readers.
Rates move during the day, so check live rates first. Counter rates differ from reference rates at each house.
Quick Answer
One US dollar buys 3.6725 dirhams on 30 October. One euro buys about 4.10 dirhams in reference rates. One British pound buys about 4.91 dirhams today. One Kuwaiti dinar buys about 11.92 dirhams today.
This article lists UAE foreign exchange rates for ten currencies. Readers use UAE foreign exchange rates before trips abroad. Use these rates as a guide before you exchange money. Always ask the counter rate before you hand over cash.
US Dollar
The US dollar holds a fixed link with the dirham. The Central Bank of the UAE holds this link steady. One US dollar buys 3.6725 dirhams each day. The Central Bank buys dollars at 3.672 dirhams.
The Central Bank sells dollars at 3.673 dirhams. One hundred dollars buy 367.25 dirhams at reference rates. One hundred dirhams buy about 27.23 US dollars. Travellers trust the dollar rate because it stays stable.
Bolo Asan lists the dollar first because readers use it most. UAE foreign exchange rates start with the dollar peg. Read the Central Bank note on dollar operations.
Euro
The euro floats against the dollar each day. One euro buys about 4.10 dirhams today. One hundred euros buy about 410 dirhams today. The euro rate moves when the dollar moves worldwide.
European visitors often exchange euros after landing in Dubai. Check the live euro rate before you exchange cash. Bolo Asan shares euro rates in simple words.
UAE foreign exchange rates list euros near 4.10 dirhams. One market tracker lists euro rates near 4.10 dirhams.
British Pound
The British pound trades strong against the dirham. One pound buys about 4.91 dirhams today. One hundred pounds buy about 491 dirhams today. British visitors visit Dubai hotels each year.
The pound rate moves with dollar strength worldwide. Ask the counter rate before you exchange pounds.
Swiss Franc
The Swiss franc counts as a trusted currency worldwide. One franc buys about 4.47 dirhams today. One hundred francs buy about 447 dirhams today. The Swiss National Bank holds zero rates at present.
Many readers trust the Swiss franc in hard times. Bolo Asan lists francs for Swiss travellers and workers.
Canadian Dollar
The Canadian dollar links closely with oil prices. One Canadian dollar buys about 2.63 dirhams today. One hundred Canadian dollars buy about 263 dirhams.
Canadian visitors often stay long in Dubai winters. The Canadian rate moves with oil and dollar trends.
Australian Dollar
The Australian dollar moves with world markets each day. One Australian dollar buys about 2.58 dirhams today. One hundred Australian dollars buy about 258 dirhams.
Australian tourists visit Dubai beaches each winter. Check the live rate before you exchange Australian dollars.
Japanese Yen
The Japanese yen trades in small units each day. Shops quote yen per one hundred yen in guides. One hundred yen buy about 2.34 dirhams today. Ten thousand yen buy about 234 dirhams today.
Japanese visitors use yen cash in Dubai malls. The Bank of Japan held its main rate at 1.25 per cent this week.
Saudi Riyal
The Saudi riyal holds a fixed link with dollars. One Saudi riyal buys about 0.98 dirhams today. One hundred riyals buy about 98 dirhams today. Saudi visitors drive to Dubai for short trips.
The Saudi central bank fixes one dollar at 3.75 riyals. Bolo Asan lists riyals for Gulf travellers in Dubai.
Kuwaiti Dinar
The Kuwaiti dinar ranks among the strongest currencies. One dinar buys about 11.92 dirhams today. One hundred dinars buy about 1192 dirhams today. Kuwaiti visitors shop in Dubai malls each year.
The dinar rate moves little from day to day. One rate tracker lists dinar rates near 11.92 dirhams.
Omani Rial
The Omani rial holds a fixed link with dollars. One rial buys about 9.55 dirhams today. One hundred rials buy about 955 dirhams today.
Omani visitors cross into the UAE by road. One dollar buys 0.3845 Omani rials each day.
All Rates In One Table
This table lists UAE foreign exchange rates in one place.
| Currency | Dirhams today |
|---|---|
| US dollar | 3.6725 |
| Euro | 4.10 |
| British pound | 4.91 |
| Swiss franc | 4.47 |
| Canadian dollar | 2.63 |
| Australian dollar | 2.58 |
| Japanese yen per 100 yen | 2.34 |
| Saudi riyal | 0.98 |
| Kuwaiti dinar | 11.92 |
| Omani rial | 9.55 |
These rates serve as reference rates for readers today. Counter rates differ slightly from these reference rates.
Buy Rate And Sell Rate
Houses use two rates for each foreign currency. The buy rate pays you for foreign cash notes. The sell rate charges you for foreign cash notes. The sell rate stays higher than the buy rate.
The gap between both rates pays the house costs. Compare buy and sell rates at two houses first. Ask for the full amount before you accept. Count your cash before you leave the counter.
UAE foreign exchange rates use buy and sell rates.
Why Rates Move
Rates move when big currencies move worldwide. The US dollar drives most currency moves today. The US Federal Reserve held its rate between 3.75 and 4.00 per cent. The UAE Central Bank held its main rate at 3.90 per cent.
The European Central Bank held its rates unchanged this week. Strong dollars push other currencies lower each day. Weak dollars lift other currencies higher each day. Bolo Asan avoids rate predictions in this guide.
Where To Exchange Money
Licensed exchange houses work in malls across Dubai. Banks also exchange money at their own counters. Airports offer exchange counters for arriving travellers. Compare mall counters and bank counters before you exchange.
Check rates at Al Ansari Exchange online before visits. Bolo Asan lists official sources inside this guide. UAE foreign exchange rates appear at licensed houses daily. Check the Central Bank page for daily rates.
Tips Before You Exchange
Check UAE foreign exchange rates on the same day. Compare rates at two or three nearby houses. Ask about fees apart from the exchange rate. Count notes twice before you leave the counter.
Keep your receipt safe until you spend cash. Exchange small sums first when you feel unsure. Bolo Asan shares these tips for safe exchanges. This article covers cash exchange rates for travellers.
Money transfer rates for sending money home stay separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US dollar rate today?
The dollar rate stays at 3.6725 dirhams today.
Why does the dollar rate stay fixed?
The Central Bank holds the dollar link steady each day.
Where can I check live exchange rates?
Check official sources inside this guide each day.
Do counter rates match reference rates exactly?
No, counter rates differ slightly from reference rates.
Which currency buys most dirhams today?
The Kuwaiti dinar buys about 11.92 dirhams today.
Should I exchange all cash at once?
No, compare rates first and exchange small sums first.
Disclaimer
Bolo Asan shares simple money info for readers. Rates change fast during each trading day. Check the live rate before you exchange money. This guide gives no investment advice for readers.
Bolo Asan shares UAE foreign exchange rates in simple words.
Last Updated: 30 October 2026
Ayesha writes practical guides about living in the UAE, including housing, schools, healthcare and everyday services. She turns complex topics into simple steps.