Dunes and decadence The United Arab Emirates is a country of contrasts in both its culture and landscape. The sprawling sand dunes give way to the colossal glistening metropolises of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where you’ll discover a wealth of things to spend your dirhams on! Today's rate: 4.8302 AED = £1 Buy Dirham How much would you like? AED = GBP 4.8302 AED = 1 GBP BUY DIRHAM Looking for a different currency? What to spend your dirham on: Soft drink in a restaurant 2 AED 10km taxi ride to see the sharks at Dubai Mall 18.5 AED Paintballing at Zayed City 180 AED Entrance to Burj Khalifa in the afternoon 200 AED Buggy ride for two across the sand dunes 695 AED How many Dirham will I need? What’s your budget like? On a shoestring Mid range High end How many people are travelling? - + How many days are you going for? - + Calculate Must-sees in United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is a wonderful mix of old and new. The splendour of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is awe-inspiring, and the Manarat al Saadiyat art centre is a must for art lovers. Previous Next 1 2 3 Trust in Travelex Easy to do business with. Very competitive rates. Will definitely be using Travelex UK again. Ordered currency at a very competitive rate online. Order was delivered next day - couldn't have been more perfect! Trustpilot review. Excellent service, advice and exchange rate with cash delivered to the door, promptly. Previous Next Shell out your dirham The United Arab Emirates dirham began circulation in 1973 and gets its name from the word ‘Drachmae’, which translates from Greek to English as ‘handful’. Expect to pay premium prices for most things in the United Arab Emirates, especially in restaurants and hotel bars. Tipping between 10-15% is the norm, but only if the service is good! In the many souks around the UAE (especially Dubai), the expectation is that you will haggle with the sellers. Don’t be afraid to ask for an outrageous price – even if they laugh, this is all part of the negotiation game. A typical achievable discount is 50%! Frequently used banknotes Dirham notes come in seven different denominations; 5 (brown), 10 (green), 20 (light blue), 50 (purple), 100 (pink), 200 (green and brown), 500 (dark blue) and 1,000 (turquoise) as well as a number of coins. Try to keep plenty of smaller denomination notes as well as coins, as it can be tricky to get change from 500 and 1,000 dirham notes. BUY DIRHAM Buying UAE Dirham Online is Easy Free next-day home delivery on orders over £500 1. Select your currency Just tell us how much you need and where you’re going 2. Choose how to get it Get your currency delivered to your door or collect at over 50 Travelex stores 3. Pay online Use either your debit card or credit card and you’re all set BUY DIRHAM NOW *The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip. Quick Links Travel Money Register and Win Exchange Rates Bureau de Change Compare your Travel Money Max your foreign currency Supercard About us About Us Our Corporate Site Press Centre Find a Store Affiliates Business Services Travelex £15 Tickets @ National Theatre Careers Useful information Help & FAQs Sitemap Cookie Consent Settings Travelex UK Limited Registered Number 01985596. Registered Office - Travelex, 4th floor, Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 9AG. Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Security © 2015 Travelex UK Limited (licensors).