What exchange rate do you get for old US dollar bills in Dubai?

Official exchange offices offer roughly 3.63–3.65 AED per USD, and older dollar notes should not cause any issues.

The rate for old dollar bills hovers around 3.6 AED per USD — check the current rate before exchanging, as it may be slightly higher.

Exchange dollars at a bank rather than at street markets. Deira market money changers often offer a lower rate of around 3.6 AED per dollar.

Older series banknotes are accepted in the UAE without issues — there are no specific restrictions on older bill designs.

The official fixed exchange rate is 3.6725 AED per 1 USD — this is the UAE Central Bank peg.