One UAE dirham was worth ₹25.88 on 15 October 2026, based on the European Central Bank’s reference rate for the Indian rupee and the dirham’s fixed peg to the US dollar. The dirham fell by ₹0.03 (0.10%) against the rupee from the previous working day. One Saudi riyal was worth ₹25.35.
Gulf currency rates in rupees
| Currency | 1 unit | 100 units | 1,000 units | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE dirham (AED) | ₹25.88 | ₹2,588 | ₹25,884 | -₹0.03 |
| Saudi riyal (SAR) | ₹25.35 | ₹2,535 | ₹25,349 | -₹0.03 |
| Qatari riyal (QAR) | ₹26.11 | ₹2,611 | ₹26,115 | -₹0.03 |
| Omani rial (OMR) | ₹247.22 | ₹24,722 | ₹2,47,224 | -₹0.26 |
| Bahraini dinar (BHD) | ₹252.81 | ₹25,281 | ₹2,52,813 | -₹0.26 |
The US dollar was at ₹95.06 on the same reference rate. Over the last 10 working days the dirham ranged between ₹25.88 and ₹26.35.
Seven-day trend
| Date | UAE dirham | Saudi riyal | US dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | ₹25.88 | ₹25.35 | ₹95.06 |
| 14 October 2026 | ₹25.91 | ₹25.38 | ₹95.16 |
| 13 October 2026 | ₹25.94 | ₹25.41 | ₹95.28 |
| 12 October 2026 | ₹26.08 | ₹25.54 | ₹95.78 |
| 9 October 2026 | ₹26.34 | ₹25.79 | ₹96.73 |
| 8 October 2026 | ₹26.35 | ₹25.81 | ₹96.78 |
| 7 October 2026 | ₹26.34 | ₹25.79 | ₹96.73 |
Why the Gulf currencies move together
The dirham, the Saudi and Qatari riyals, the Omani rial and the Bahraini dinar are pegged to the US dollar at fixed rates set by their central banks: 3.6725 dirhams, 3.75 Saudi riyals, 3.64 Qatari riyals, 0.3845 Omani rial and 0.376 Bahraini dinar to one dollar. Because of these pegs, all five move against the rupee in step with the dollar. When the rupee weakens against the dollar, every Gulf salary is worth more rupees at home, and when the rupee strengthens, it is worth fewer. The Kuwaiti dinar is linked to a basket of currencies rather than the dollar alone, so it is not included here.
What this means if you send money home
These are reference rates, the mid-point used for statistics and comparison. Banks, exchange houses and money transfer apps quote their own buying and selling rates and add a margin and often a fee, so the rate you receive will be a little lower. Compare the rupee amount the recipient will actually get, after all charges, rather than the headline rate alone. You can convert any amount with our currency converter and compare providers with the money transfer calculator.
Rates are based on the European Central Bank reference rate for the rupee published on 15 October 2026 and the official US dollar pegs. They are for information only and are not an offer to buy or sell currency.
