UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee
AED to PKR interbank reference rate, last month
AED to PKR conversion table
About the UAE Dirham in Pakistan
The UAE is Pakistan’s single largest remittance corridor and its closest major trading hub, so the dirham circulates in Pakistan more like a second working currency than a tourist one — traders, shuttle importers and families all hold it.
Like the riyal, the dirham is pegged to the dollar, at 3.6725. Its rupee rate therefore tracks USD/PKR almost exactly, and any independent movement is a local supply story rather than a currency story.
Before you exchange AED
Dirham spreads in Karachi are typically the tightest in the country because of the volume moving through the Dubai corridor. It is one of the few currencies where shopping between branches in the same city reliably pays.
Buy rate, sell rate and the spread
Where to exchange AED
Common questions
What is the AED to PKR rate today?
One UAE Dirham costs 76.40 Pakistani rupees to buy on the open market, and selling one gets you 75.60 rupees. This is the national open market rate, maintained by our editorial team and updated through the day — an individual counter may quote either side of it.
Why is the AED rate at the counter different from the interbank rate?
The interbank rate is a wholesale price for trades between banks in size. A counter has to cover the cost of holding physical notes, the risk that the rate moves while it holds them, and its own margin. That gap is normal; what varies is how wide it is, which is why comparing branches is worth doing.
Where can I exchange AED in Pakistan?
At any exchange company licensed by the State Bank of Pakistan. We list 129 cities with verified branches, and every company shown is checked against the SBP register before it appears.
Do I need documents to buy AED?
Yes. Your original CNIC, NICOP or POC is always required, and biometric verification applies to Pakistani nationals from USD 500 upwards. A travel purchase also needs a passport, the visa where applicable, and a confirmed ticket, with supporting documents required from USD 1,000 upwards.