Gulf Currency to INR Today: Dirham, Riyal and Dinar Rates in Rupees
Updated: 25 October 2026 (Sunday). Today’s exchange rates of the six Gulf currencies against the Indian rupee, for Indians working in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. Check here before you send money home. This page is updated every day.
Today 1 UAE Dirham = ₹25.90, 1 Saudi Riyal = ₹25.36, 1 Qatari Riyal = ₹26.13 and 1 Kuwaiti Dinar = ₹306.68. These are interbank (mid-market) rates; exchange houses and banks usually give a slightly lower rate.
Gulf Currency Rates Today (in Indian Rupees)
| Currency | 1 unit | 100 units | 1,000 units |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Dirham (AED) | ₹25.90 | ₹2,590 | ₹25,895 |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | ₹25.36 | ₹2,536 | ₹25,360 |
| Qatari Riyal (QAR) | ₹26.13 | ₹2,613 | ₹26,126 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) | ₹306.68 | ₹30,668 | ₹3,06,675 |
| Omani Rial (OMR) | ₹247.33 | ₹24,733 | ₹2,47,335 |
| Bahraini Dinar (BHD) | ₹252.93 | ₹25,293 | ₹2,52,926 |
Interbank rates as of Friday, 24 October 2026; currency markets are closed on weekends. The Saudi, Qatari, Omani and Bahraini currencies, like the dirham, are pegged to the US dollar, so their rupee rates move with the dollar-rupee rate.
How Much Gulf Currency Do You Get for ₹1,000?
| Currency | ₹1,000 = |
|---|---|
| UAE Dirham | 38.62 AED |
| Saudi Riyal | 39.43 SAR |
| Qatari Riyal | 38.28 QAR |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | 3.26 KWD |
| Omani Rial | 4.04 OMR |
| Bahraini Dinar | 3.95 BHD |
Tips for Sending Money to India
- Compare both the rate and the fee across exchange houses and apps; a low fee does not always mean a good rate.
- Sending a larger amount in one transfer usually costs less in fees than several small transfers.
- Use only licensed exchange houses and banking channels; hawala is illegal.
Hindi version: आज का दिरहम, रियाल और दीनार रेट · Gold in the Gulf: Gold rate today in UAE, Saudi and Gulf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 dirham in Indian rupees today?
At the interbank rate of 24 October 2026, 1 UAE dirham is ₹25.90, so 1,000 dirhams is about ₹25,895.
What is the Saudi Riyal to INR rate today?
1 Saudi riyal is ₹25.36 (interbank rate, 24 October 2026).
Why is the Kuwaiti dinar so valuable?
The Kuwaiti dinar is the world’s highest-valued currency, backed by Kuwait’s oil revenue and a limited money supply. Today 1 Kuwaiti dinar is ₹306.68.
Source: BookMyForex (interbank rates) and the fixed US-dollar pegs set by Gulf central banks. Confirm the live rate with your exchange house before sending money.
