How to correctly use new UAE Dirham symbol, spot incorrect use Central Bank of the UAE outlines do’s, don’ts of the symbol, how it will affect payments The dirham (/ ˈdɪər (h) əm /; [2] Arabic: درهم إماراتي, abbreviation: د.إ in Arabic, Dh (singular) and Dhs (plural) or DH in Latin; ISO code: AED) is the official currency of the United Arab Emirates. The dirham is subdivided into 100 fils (فلس). The Emirati Dirham is the official currency of the UAE , abbreviated officially as AED . Unofficial abbreviations include Dh and Dhs. The dirham is subdivided into 100 fils. Convert AED to INR with the Wise Currency Converter. Analyze historical currency charts or live United Arab Emirates dirham / Indian rupee rates and get free rate alerts directly to your email.