CNY to AED Rate Today: Chinese Yuan to UAE Dirham
1 Chinese yuan (CNY) = 0.5489 UAE dirhams (AED) at today's mid-market rate (8 Nov 2026). 500 CNY = 274.44 AED, and 1 AED = 1.82 CNY.
Quick facts
- 1 CNY = 0.5489 AED (mid-market rate, 8 Nov 2026)
- 1 AED = 1.82 CNY
- CNY is the code for the Chinese yuan; AED is the code for the UAE dirham (ISO 4217).
- Banks and money transfer services usually give a slightly worse rate than this and may charge a fee.
How to convert CNY to AED
- Find today's rate: 1 CNY = 0.5489 AED.
- Multiply the amount in CNY by the rate.
- Round to two decimal places, as money is quoted in cents or fils.
Worked example: 500 CNY × 0.5489 = 274.44 AED.
Source: ExchangeRate-API daily mid-market reference rates.
CNY to AED conversion table
| Chinese Yuan [¥] | UAE Dirhams [د.إ] |
|---|---|
| 1 ¥ | 0.5489 د.إ |
| 5 ¥ | 2.74 د.إ |
| 10 ¥ | 5.49 د.إ |
| 50 ¥ | 27.44 د.إ |
| 100 ¥ | 54.89 د.إ |
| 200 ¥ | 109.78 د.إ |
| 500 ¥ | 274.44 د.إ |
| 1,000 ¥ | 548.89 د.إ |
| 5,000 ¥ | 2,744.43 د.إ |
| 10,000 ¥ | 5,488.86 د.إ |
AED to CNY conversion table
| UAE Dirhams [د.إ] | Chinese Yuan [¥] |
|---|---|
| 1 د.إ | 1.82 ¥ |
| 5 د.إ | 9.11 ¥ |
| 10 د.إ | 18.22 ¥ |
| 50 د.إ | 91.09 ¥ |
| 100 د.إ | 182.19 ¥ |
| 200 د.إ | 364.37 ¥ |
| 500 د.إ | 910.94 ¥ |
| 1,000 د.إ | 1,821.87 ¥ |
| 5,000 د.إ | 9,109.36 ¥ |
| 10,000 د.إ | 18,218.72 ¥ |
Is this the CNY to AED rate you will get?
The rate above is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between what buyers and sellers pay on global currency markets. It is the fairest benchmark, but it is rarely what you receive.
- Banks and exchange houses usually add a margin to the mid-market rate, often 1–3% or more.
- Money transfer apps may offer a rate closer to mid-market but charge a fixed fee.
- Compare the total the recipient will get, after fees, rather than the headline rate.
Chinese Yuan and UAE Dirham
| Chinese Yuan | UAE Dirham | |
|---|---|---|
| Code and symbol | CNY (¥) | AED (د.إ) |
What is a Chinese yuan?
The official currency of the People's Republic of China, also called the renminbi. Used throughout mainland China and increasingly in international trade.
What is a UAE dirham?
The official currency of the United Arab Emirates. Used across the UAE, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and pegged to the US Dollar.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100 CNY in AED?
100 Chinese yuan (CNY) = 54.89 UAE dirhams (AED) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
How much is 1 AED in CNY?
1 UAE dirham (AED) = 1.82 Chinese yuan (CNY) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
Why is my bank's CNY to AED rate different?
We show the mid-market rate: the midpoint between buying and selling prices on global currency markets. Banks, exchange houses and money transfer apps usually add a margin to this rate and may charge a fee, so compare the total amount the recipient gets.
How often is the CNY to AED rate updated?
Rates come from ExchangeRate-API's daily-updated feed and are cached for up to 12 hours. They are mid-market reference rates, so banks and card providers will charge a different rate.
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