Convert Saudi Riyal to UAE Dirham
SAR to AED Exchange Rate Calculator
Convert Saudi Riyal (SAR) to UAE Dirham (AED) at the live mid-market exchange rate, refreshed every hour from Frankfurter (European Central Bank reference data). Enter any amount below for an instant conversion — free, no sign-up required.
SAR/AED Price History
Interactive SAR/AED exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About Saudi Riyal (SAR)
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the official currency used for trade and commerce. Its value against other currencies fluctuates based on market conditions.
About UAE Dirham (AED)
The United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) is the official currency of the UAE, pegged to the US Dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD since 1997. The peg makes AED effectively a proxy for USD across all cross rates, while the UAE's oil revenues fund one of the world's most active trade and financial hubs.
- •Pegged to USD at 3.6725 AED since November 1997
- •The UAE is a top-10 global oil exporter (via ADNOC)
- •Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the regional financial hub for the Middle East
- •The UAE has zero personal income tax
- •Remittances from the UAE to South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) exceed $45 billion annually
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saudi Riyal (SAR) pegged to a major currency?
Yes — Saudi Riyal is pegged to the US Dollar, which means SAR/AED movements are primarily driven by the other currency. When USD rallies against a basket of currencies, SAR moves with it.
What is a typical daily range for SAR/AED?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move SAR/AED the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are central bank rate decisions and inflation prints and US Dollar Index moves (AED is pegged to USD). Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert SAR to AED at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market SAR/AED than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the SAR/AED rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market SAR/AED rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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