Your Guide to Using Foreign Currency in the UAE

If you're new to the UAE, you'll want to start thinking about how you're going to use your money. Chances are that you won't have a local bank account yet and, if you're an ex-pat, you might not even be getting paid in the local currency, the Dirham (AED). If, like most ex-pats and visitors to the UAE, you're coming from the US or Europe, then you'll be pleased to know that this country caters very well to your financial needs. Here's your complete guide to using foreign currency in the UAE.