Currency exchange services convert foreign currencies and may also provide related money-transfer or remittance services. In the United Arab Emirates, this local directory helps users find and compare documented establishments by services, branch location, opening hours, ratings and contact options before choosing where to visit.
Currency Exchange Services in the UAE Directory
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Al Ansari Exchange
The Mall of the Emirates 1 Branch provides currency exchange and money transfer services from the ground floor of Mall of the Emirates.
◆Specialty : Currency exchange and money transfer services
⚙Services : Currency exchange and money transfer
⌖Address : Ground Floor, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha First, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
✦Branch feature : Official branch page documents on-site parking and extended daily opening until 11:59 PM.
Services Available at Currency Exchange Establishments
The documented establishments cover core currency exchange and transfer services, while some branches also list additional payment, payroll or corporate services.
Currency Exchange
Al Ansari Exchange, Al Fardan Exchange, LM Exchange, Sharaf Exchange and LuLu Exchange are documented as providing currency or foreign-currency exchange services for converting currencies.
Money Transfer and Remittance
Al Ansari Exchange and Al Fardan Exchange list money transfer services, LM Exchange and Sharaf Exchange list remittance services, and LuLu Exchange lists money transfer including cross-border transfers.
Payroll and Payment-Related Services
LM Exchange documents payroll solutions, Value Added Tax services, GPSSA service and LMPay in addition to its foreign currency exchange and remittance services.
Corporate and Value-Added Services
LuLu Exchange documents value added services, import and export of currencies, and corporate services alongside currency exchange and money transfer.
Branch Locations and Areas
The selected establishments are documented in Dubai, with three branches at or inside Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha First and separate branches in Bur Dubai and Al Rigga.
Al Barsha First / Mall of the Emirates: Al Ansari Exchange operates the Mall of the Emirates 1 Branch on the ground floor of Mall of the Emirates.
Al Barsha First / Mall of the Emirates: Al Fardan Exchange operates a Mall of the Emirates Branch on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Mall of the Emirates: LM Exchange operates from Unit No. C11 on the ground floor of Mall of the Emirates.
Bur Dubai: Sharaf Exchange operates its Bur Dubai branch from Sharaf Building on Al Mankhool Road.
Al Rigga: LuLu Exchange operates from Shop No. 2, Ground Floor, D Block, Al Rigga Street.
Compare Opening Hours
The documented schedules show daily operation for all five branches, with the clearest differences in opening time, closing time and Sharaf Exchange's Friday opening time.
Documented opening-hour differences across the selected currency exchange branches
Establishment
Monday-Thursday
Friday
Saturday-Sunday
Al Ansari Exchange
09:00 AM - 12:00 MN
09:00 AM - 12:00 MN
09:00 AM - 12:00 MN
Al Fardan Exchange
08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
LM Exchange
09:00 AM - 12:00 AM
09:00 AM - 12:00 AM
09:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sharaf Exchange
08:30 AM - 10:00 PM
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
08:30 AM - 10:00 PM
LuLu Exchange
08:30 AM - 11:59 PM
08:30 AM - 11:59 PM
08:30 AM - 11:59 PM
Al Fardan Exchange has the earliest documented daily opening at 08:00 AM. Al Ansari Exchange and LM Exchange are documented until midnight, LuLu Exchange until 11:59 PM, while Sharaf Exchange closes at 10:00 PM and opens later at 10:00 AM on Friday.
How to Choose a Currency Exchange Service
A practical choice depends on the service you need, where the branch is located, when you plan to visit and which documented branch features matter for the transaction.
Match the service to the transaction: compare currency exchange, money transfer and remittance first, then consider documented additional services such as payroll, VAT, GPSSA, corporate or value-added services when relevant.
Compare branch location: three selected establishments are associated with Mall of the Emirates, while Sharaf Exchange is in Bur Dubai and LuLu Exchange is in Al Rigga.
Check the documented schedule: opening and closing times differ, particularly at Sharaf Exchange on Friday and between branches that close at 10:00 PM, 11:59 PM or midnight.
Use specialty as a decision attribute: the documented specialties distinguish general currency exchange and money transfer from remittance, international transfer and cross-border transfer focuses.
Read ratings as documented evidence, not rankings: Google Maps scores and review counts are supplied for Al Ansari Exchange, Al Fardan Exchange, LM Exchange and Sharaf Exchange, while LuLu Exchange has a 4.6/5 score on its official branch page.
Use documented contact information: each selected establishment has a phone number and official website that can be used to verify transaction-specific requirements before visiting.
Currency Exchange and Money Transfer: What Is the Difference?
Currency exchange converts an amount from one currency into another, while a money transfer or remittance moves funds to another recipient or destination. The activities can be offered by the same establishment, but they satisfy different transaction needs.
All five selected establishments document a currency exchange function. Al Ansari Exchange and Al Fardan Exchange also list money transfer, LM Exchange and Sharaf Exchange list remittance, and LuLu Exchange documents money transfer and cross-border money transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Currency Exchange Services in the UAE
Which currency exchange establishments are included in this UAE directory?
The selected establishments are Al Ansari Exchange, Al Fardan Exchange, LM Exchange, Sharaf Exchange and LuLu Exchange. The documented branches are located in Dubai.
Which establishments also provide money transfer or remittance services?
Al Ansari Exchange and Al Fardan Exchange document money transfer services. LM Exchange and Sharaf Exchange document remittance, while LuLu Exchange documents money transfer and cross-border money transfers.
Where are the listed currency exchange branches located?
Al Ansari Exchange, Al Fardan Exchange and LM Exchange are documented at or inside Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Sharaf Exchange is documented in Bur Dubai on Al Mankhool Road, and LuLu Exchange is documented on Al Rigga Street in Al Rigga.
How do the opening hours differ between the listed branches?
Al Fardan Exchange is documented from 08:00 AM to midnight daily. Al Ansari Exchange and LM Exchange operate from 09:00 AM to midnight daily, LuLu Exchange from 08:30 AM to 11:59 PM daily, and Sharaf Exchange from 08:30 AM to 10:00 PM on most days with Friday hours of 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
What should I confirm before visiting a currency exchange service?
Confirm that the branch handles the required transaction, review its documented opening hours and location, and check any transaction-specific conditions that may affect the exchange or transfer. The listed phone numbers and official websites provide direct contact points for those checks.
