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GBP to AED Exchange Rates & Currency Deals

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Understanding the Table:

The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.

To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.

 
 
   

GBP to AED Market Data

British pound (GBP) to United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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1 GBP = 4.9630 AED
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GBP to AED is at 90-day highs near 4.9616, 1.5% above its 3-month average of 4.8869, having traded in a very stable 3.8% range from 4.7817 to 4.9616
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  1 AED = 0.2015 GBP

Is the GBP to AED Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?

Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the British pound against the United Arab Emirates dirham is to review how the GBP/AED rate has changed over time.

The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to AED exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:

DateGBP/AEDChangePeriod
16 Dec 2025
4.9305
0.6% ▲2 Week
01 Oct 2025
4.9500
0.2% ▲3 Month
30 Dec 2024
4.6090
7.6% ▲1 Year
31 Dec 2020
5.0217
1.2% ▼5 Year
02 Jan 2016
5.4215
8.5% ▼10 Year
04 Jan 2006
6.4544
23.1% ▼20 Year
GBP/AED historic rates & change to 30-Dec-2025

Currency Forecasts related to GBP/AED

GBP to AED 2026 Forecasts

The current market bias for GBP to AED is range-bound.

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GBP to USD 2026 Forecasts

The GBP/USD exchange rate currently leans bullish, primarily supported by recent signals from the Bank of England (BoE) indicating a cautious approach...

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GBP to EUR 2026 Forecasts

The GBP to EUR exchange rate is currently bearish, reflecting mixed signals from both currencies.

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Current market bias for GBP to AED is range-bound. Key drivers include: - The Bank of England's expected interest rate cuts may weaken the GBP, especially as inflation forecasts drop, while the AED remains stable. - Slowing economic growth in the UK, projected at 1.2% for 2026, can limit the Pound's strength. - Strong growth in the UAE, forecasted at 5.3%, supports the Dirham against the Pound. The GBP to AED exchange rate is likely to stay within a steady range over the next few months. Upside risks stem from unexpected economic resilience in the UK, which could strengthen the Pound. On the downside, weaker retail sales or signs of economic weakness in the UK could pressure the GBP lower against the AED. --- The GBP to AED market is currently range-bound. Bank of England rate cuts and slow UK growth may weaken the GBP, while strong UAE growth may support the AED. Rates are expected to remain stable, with risks tied to UK economic performance

 

GBP to AED Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?

To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in United Arab Emirates dirham across a range of amounts.

This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :

GBP AED
£ 1 د.إ 4.9630
£ 5 د.إ 24.82
£ 10 د.إ 49.63
£ 20 د.إ 99.26
£ 50 د.إ 248.15
£ 100 د.إ 496.30
£ 250 د.إ 1,241
£ 500 د.إ 2,482
£ 1,000 د.إ 4,963
£ 2,000 د.إ 9,926
£ 5,000 د.إ 24,815
£ 10,000 د.إ 49,630
£ 20,000 د.إ 99,260
£ 50,000 د.إ 248,150
£ 100,000 د.إ 496,300
GBP AED
£ 0.2015 د.إ 1
£ 1.0075 د.إ 5
£ 2.0150 د.إ 10
£ 4.0300 د.إ 20
£ 10.08 د.إ 50
£ 20.15 د.إ 100
£ 50.38 د.إ 250
£ 100.75 د.إ 500
£ 201.50 د.إ 1,000
£ 403.00 د.إ 2,000
£ 1,008 د.إ 5,000
£ 2,015 د.إ 10,000
£ 4,030 د.إ 20,000
£ 10,075 د.إ 50,000
£ 20,150 د.إ 100,000

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*Converted at the current GBP-AED interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

 
 

What is the best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to AED?

The best GBP to AED exchange rate is 4.9382 from OFX . This is -0.5% compared to the mid-market rate 4.9630.

As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare British pound (GBP) to United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

The above Sterling to United Arab Emirates dirham comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-AED mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers. 

How do GBP-AED rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full GBP to AED - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to AED exchange rate is OFX at 4.9382, -0.5% from the latest mid-market rate 4.9630.

The next best is Wise at 4.9349, -0.57% from the mid-rate.

Then XE at 4.9332, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.

The Western Union rate is 4.9134 which is -1% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 4.6255 at -6.8% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 4.6553 at -6.2% and the Barclays Bank rate is 4.7014 at -5.3% compared to the mid-rate 4.9630.

It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.

 

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