Indian rupee to UAE dirham
Dubai is a short flight away and one of the most popular destinations for Indian travellers and property buyers. See what your rupees are worth in dirhams.
Rupees in the UAE
Because the dirham is fixed to the US dollar, the rupee’s value in dirhams changes only when the rupee moves against the dollar. Indian rupee cash can be exchanged at UAE exchange houses, though usually at a weaker rate than a forex card, and some UAE merchants now accept payments from Indian UPI apps through partner networks.
Questions
How much Indian currency can I carry out of India?
Residents may take up to ₹25,000 in Indian currency notes when travelling abroad. Carry the rest of your spending money as a forex card or foreign currency.
Can I buy property in Dubai from India?
Residents can remit money for property abroad within the Liberalised Remittance Scheme limit of US$250,000 a year per person, and must report foreign assets in their income tax return.
Is this the rate I will get?
It is the mid-market rate. Selling rates at banks and money changers are less favourable.