Information about the United Arab Emirates Dirham
AED Currency
UAE Dirham (AED) = 100 fils. Notes are in denominations of AED1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of AED1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 fils (10 and 5 fils coins are rarely used).
Note
The Dirham is tied to the US Dollar.
Dirham Currency exchange
Most hotels will handle the exchange of foreign currency.
Credit & debit cards
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted.
Traveller's cheques
These are widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
AED Currency restrictions
The import and export of both local and foreign currency are limited to AED40,000 or equivalent. Amounts over this must be declared at the Customs Counter at Dubai International Airport.
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