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GBP to AED Market Data
British pound (GBP) to United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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:
Date
GBP/AED
Change
Period
21 Oct 2025
4.9084
1.8% ▼
2 Week
06 Aug 2025
4.9063
1.7% ▼
3 Month
04 Nov 2024
4.7581
1.3% ▲
1 Year
05 Nov 2020
4.8257
0.1% ▼
5 Year
07 Nov 2015
5.5277
12.8% ▼
10 Year
09 Nov 2005
6.3934
24.6% ▼
20 Year
GBP/AED historic rates & change to 04-Nov-2025
GBP to AED is at 4.8218, nearing 90-day lows, 2.2% below the 3-month average of 4.9315. Analysts cite uncertainty with BoE policy & potential rate holds affecting GBP, while AED benefits from solid economic growth & liquidity boosts. Stay alert for possible transaction opportunities
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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 * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to AED?
The best GBP to AED exchange rate is 4.7891 from OFX . This is -0.5% compared to the mid-market rate 4.8131.
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 4.7891, -0.5% from the latest mid-market rate 4.8131.
The next best is Wise at 4.7857, -0.57% from the mid-rate.
Then XE at 4.7843, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
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.