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Why buy UAE Dirhams from us?

Click & Collect: Secure our best rate online & pay on collection

Pre-order UAE Dirhams for local collection with our Click & Collect service and secure our very best GBP to AED exchange rate. We’ll notify you by email when your Click & Collect order is ready. Then simply complete the exchange in-store. Our exchange rate guarantee means your order will be held in-store at your pre-secured rate for two business days after the date of this notification.

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Home Delivery: Free delivery on all orders over £800

We can deliver UAE Dirhams directly to your home address. For orders of £800 or over, delivery is free, or for orders under £799.99 there is a small delivery charge of £6.95.

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In-store: Order UAE currency over the counter

We have an extensive UK network of stores and agents, ready to help you with your currency exchange needs. We’re happy to take currency orders over the counter.

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Click & Sell: Sell foreign currency back to us

Leftover currency? Sell your UAE dirham banknotes back to us. Simply secure your AED to GBP rate online with our Click & Sell service, and then complete the exchange in-store.

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UAE currency information

Currency Name:	United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dirham
Currency Code:	AED
Currency Smybol:	د.إ
Banknotes	5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 د.إ
Coins (commonly used):	25 and 50 فلس (fils) and 1 د.إ (dirham)

The UAE Dirham is the currency used in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other areas of the United Arab Emirates. The word dirham comes from the greek ‘Drachmae’ which translates to ‘handful’. One dirham is divided into 100 fils.

Typical prices in the United Arab Emirates

3 course meal for two (mid-range restaurant)	200.00 AED
Pint of domestic beer	39.98 AED
McDonalds combo meal	30.00 AED
Cappuccino	18.70 AED

Average prices, Data source: Numbeo Cost of Living in the United Arab Emirates, Date: January 2023

Travel Money FAQs

When will my Click & Collect order be ready?

Order fulfilment times may vary depending on the currency selected. We will notify you when your order is ready for collection.

Please note: we hold most major currencies like the Euro and US Dollar in stock, so we anticipate these orders will be ready in-store within 1 working day. Other currencies may need to be ordered in and should be in-store within 4 working days.

When is the best time to buy UAE currency?

To get best UAE exchange rate, it is a good idea to monitor the GBP to AED exchange rate before your trip. By buying your travel money in advance, you’ll know the exact exchange rate you are going to get. If you are using ATMs in Dubai and other areas of United Arab Emirates you may not get the same exchange rate.

How can I pay for my travel money in-store?

You can pay for your foreign currency using cash or card in most of our stores. Although, some agent locations only accept cash.

If you’ve order using Click & Collect, please check the accepted payment methods for your collection point on the order confirmation email or by calling the store directly.

Please note: if paying by credit card that some banks may charge a cash advance fee for purchasing travel money.

How to complete my Click & Collect order?

When you are notified that order is ready for collection, please bring the following with you to complete your Click & Collect order in-store:
– Your order confirmation email (printed or on your phone)
– Your payment method
– Valid photographic ID (passport or driving licence)
– Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 90 days)

Please note: most of our own stores accept both cash and card, but some of our agents only accept cash. Before completing your order in-store, please check the payment details information on your order confirmation emails or by calling the store directly.

Travel Money FAQs

Need to Send UAE Dirhams?

You can send money to the United Arab Emirates from the UK with Western Union in our own stores. Simply visit us in-store Western Union services at a No1 Currency, CEC or Thomas Exchange Global store near you.

For GBP to AED bank transfers for amounts £10,000 or more get a bank-beating transfer quote online from Fexco.

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We offer great exchange rates on a wide range of currencies. Order online today for home delivery or collect from your local No1 Currency exchange store or agent.

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How to buy UAE Dirhams?

1. Click & Collect

2. Home Delivery

3. In store

0% commission on all orders

Why buy UAE Dirhams from us?

Click & Collect: Secure our best rate online & pay on collection

Home Delivery: Free delivery on all orders over £800

In-store: Order UAE currency over the counter

Click & Sell: Sell foreign currency back to us

UAE currency information

Typical prices in the United Arab Emirates

Travel Money FAQs

Need to Send UAE Dirhams?

Looking for a different currency?