What does the cryptic crossword clue "Director and unsubtle actor get ready in the UAE (6)" mean?

The definition is "ready in the UAE". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIR (abbreviation="Director") + HAM (synonym="actor") = DIRHAM; definition: "ready in the UAE" The answer is DIRHAM.

Director and unsubtle actor get ready in the UAE (6)

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