SAR to AED Rate Today: Saudi Riyal to UAE Dirham
1 Saudi riyal (SAR) = 0.9793 UAE dirhams (AED) at today's mid-market rate (8 Nov 2026). 500 SAR = 489.67 AED, and 1 AED = 1.02 SAR.
Quick facts
- 1 SAR = 0.9793 AED (mid-market rate, 8 Nov 2026)
- 1 AED = 1.02 SAR
- SAR is the code for the Saudi riyal; 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 SAR to AED
- Find today's rate: 1 SAR = 0.9793 AED.
- Multiply the amount in SAR by the rate.
- Round to two decimal places, as money is quoted in cents or fils.
Worked example: 500 SAR × 0.9793 = 489.67 AED.
Source: ExchangeRate-API daily mid-market reference rates.
SAR to AED conversion table
| Saudi Riyals [﷼] | UAE Dirhams [د.إ] |
|---|---|
| 1 ﷼ | 0.9793 د.إ |
| 5 ﷼ | 4.90 د.إ |
| 10 ﷼ | 9.79 د.إ |
| 50 ﷼ | 48.97 د.إ |
| 100 ﷼ | 97.93 د.إ |
| 200 ﷼ | 195.87 د.إ |
| 500 ﷼ | 489.67 د.إ |
| 1,000 ﷼ | 979.33 د.إ |
| 5,000 ﷼ | 4,896.67 د.إ |
| 10,000 ﷼ | 9,793.33 د.إ |
AED to SAR conversion table
| UAE Dirhams [د.إ] | Saudi Riyals [﷼] |
|---|---|
| 1 د.إ | 1.02 ﷼ |
| 5 د.إ | 5.11 ﷼ |
| 10 د.إ | 10.21 ﷼ |
| 50 د.إ | 51.06 ﷼ |
| 100 د.إ | 102.11 ﷼ |
| 200 د.إ | 204.22 ﷼ |
| 500 د.إ | 510.55 ﷼ |
| 1,000 د.إ | 1,021.10 ﷼ |
| 5,000 د.إ | 5,105.51 ﷼ |
| 10,000 د.إ | 10,211.03 ﷼ |
Is this the SAR 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.
Saudi Riyal and UAE Dirham
| Saudi Riyal | UAE Dirham | |
|---|---|---|
| Code and symbol | SAR (﷼) | AED (د.إ) |
What is a Saudi riyal?
The official currency of Saudi Arabia. Used throughout Saudi Arabia and pegged to the US Dollar.
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 SAR in AED?
100 Saudi riyals (SAR) = 97.93 UAE dirhams (AED) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
How much is 1 AED in SAR?
1 UAE dirham (AED) = 1.02 Saudi riyals (SAR) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
Why is my bank's SAR 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 SAR 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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