Dubai Airport Currency Exchange |DXB| UAE

What is the currency at Dubai Airport and how to change it?

If you are on the verge of an exciting leisure journey or planning your business trip to the Emirates, take care of purchasing local currency ahead of time. The official currency in Dubai is the AED, or dirham. Please note that as a rule the exchange rates are higher than those in the city, so such an exchange could be not profitable. If you wonder what currency is accepted at Dubai Airport, look for the information at the table below. Using this currency converter you will be kept informed of live rates in DXB to plan your budget more precisely.

Travelex at Dubai Airport

Travelex offers more than 60 currencies to choose from. Customers can benefit from ordering money online: just indicate the amount you need and the pick-up store in your travel destination. Upon arrival at DXB, pay for your order by cash or card at the selected point.

There are four Travelex locations available for Dubai Airport guests:

• Emirates, Terminal 3
• Terminal 1, baggage reclaim area
• Terminal 1, Departure hall
• Travelex A380 (Terminal 3), near Costa Coffee.

All stores serve clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dubai International Airport - Al Rostamani money exchange

ARIE is a market leader and one of the most credible bureau de change in Dubai which guarantees the genuineness of purchased currencies. Al Rostamani buys and sells all major foreign currencies at the most competitive Dubai Airport currency exchange rates. The DXB office is situated at the address: 152 Airport Road, Dubai. It welcomes clients 24/7. For more info on provided services or forex rates, please call +971 4 220 3668.

Orient Exchange

Being the pioneers of forex services and remittance in UAE and major wholesalers of foreign banknotes, OET provides their customers with the best currency for Dubai Airport — AED, as well as USD and Euro at affordable rates. With Orient, travellers can compare exchange fees, make international transfers, and purchase forex cards. The OET kiosk can be found at Departures Section, Al Quds St, Dubai. In case of any queries, please contact customer service directly by calling or sending an email to [email protected].

Sharaf Exchange at Dubai International Airport

Those travellers looking for AED at reasonable rates can proceed to Dubai Airport currency exchange in Terminal 1 (Arrival Hall). Sharaf Exchange recommends their customers follow the concept of ‘destination currency’ to ease the transaction process and save money by avoiding conversion. For further info on forex services, call +971 4 355 4560 or send an email to [email protected].

ATMs at Dubai International Airport

Although AED is accepted everywhere in the UAE, many tourist spots, malls, and hotels also admit major international currencies such as USD, Euros, and British Pounds. Upon arrival at DXB, you can use the service of the following ATMs operating 24/7 to get some cash.

Standard Chartered bank ATM

If you need to withdraw cash or check your card balance, head to Terminal 3 where Standard Chartered Bank ATM is situated. This ATM operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For immediate assistance, contact the round-the-clock call centre at 600 5222 88.

HSBC at Dubai Airport

The HSBC ATM in T2 operates 24/7 providing cash withdrawals and balance display services. Please note that these Dubai Airport ATM machines are not set up to accept cash deposits. So you cannot pay money into your account using a card. In case of any queries, please contact the bank directly by calling + 971 600 55 4722.

Emirates NBD bank and ATM at Dubai Airport

Emirates NBD bank ATMs at Dubai Airport serve in the following locations:

• T1, Arrivals zone
• T1, Duty-Free, Departure area
• T3, Departure hall.

The bank office in T1 provides cardless cash withdrawals, payment via credit card, and money transfer services. Emirates NBD branch in T3 remains open for Foreign currency exchange transactions and Teller services for Personal banking customers only.

ATMs serve 24/7, other services are available in the bank from Saturday to Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm. For further info, please call +971- 600-540000.

HSBC currency & ATM for Dubai Airport (no cash deposit)

For cash withdrawals at HSBC ATM 24/7, proceed to one of the next DXB points:

• T1, Arrivals area, next to the immigration desk
• T1, Departure hall, near the food court
• T2, Arrivals, Meet and greet area
• ATM Dubai Airport Terminal 3, Ground floor, Arrivals, Waiting hall.

Please keep in mind, HSBC ATM does not allow cash deposits. Customer support is available by phone: + 971 600 55 4722.

Citibank ATM

DXB guests can benefit from round-the-clock cash withdrawal in AED or USD, deposit cash service, as well as the Citi Cards or Citi Loan bill payments offered by Citibank ATM located in Dubai-Emirates HQ, next to the T3 building. For further info, contact the bank by calling +9714-3114-124.

United bank limited ATM

Those who need to withdraw cash or check their card balance without wasting time can proceed to the Dubai Airport ATM of the United bank limited situated in Terminal 1. This ATM is available 24/7. If you would like to get detailed consultation on available services, you can reach out to the bank at +971 (4) 709-3705.

Islamic bank ATM

Islamic Bank ATMs can be found in Dubai Duty-Free, Terminal 1, Concourse D, and in Terminal 3. This bank offers cash withdrawals 24/7. The Islamic bank call centre is available at +971 4 609 2222.

Money exchange in Dubai

Check the list of bank branches providing remittance and money exchange services near Dubai Airport. Currency exchange rate in Dubai City seems to be more affordable than at DXB:

• Al Fardan Exchange L.L.C. Dubai Mall branch is located on the Lower Ground Floor, Parking P1 of the Dubai Mall at Financial Center Rd. It is open daily from 9 am to 12 am.
• First Gulf Exchange can be found in Bahar Bahar Tower, at the Beach Walk, 3, Jumeirah Beach Residence. This branch operates daily from 10:30 am to 11 pm.
• Al Fardan Exchange branch in Deira is situated behind Twin Tower and open from Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 11 pm.
• Al Ansari Exchange in Dubai Mall is available on Level 2, next to the food-court entrance (Aquarium side). The branch serves customers daily from 9 am to 12 am.
• GCC Exchange Bur Dubai Shop 1 & 2 can be found at Al Souq Al Kabeer, Al Fahidi Street in Bur Dubai. The location is open from Saturday to Thursday from 08.30 am to 11 pm and till 10 pm on Friday.