Quick service
Some transactions are completed in just a few minutes.
Al Ansari Exchange, Lulu Center Al Barsha Branch
Al Barsha
Al Ansari Exchange at Lulu Center Al Barsha Branch is a money transfer service for remittances, currency exchange and salary-related transactions. Reviews describe quick, clearly explained transfers and approachable counter staff, while its location inside Lulu Center makes it convenient for everyday money errands in Al Barsha.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
144 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Clear guidance
Customers report that staff explain transactions clearly and handle them efficiently.
Cash change
One review says the branch reliably changes AED500 and AED1,000 notes.
Helpful counters
Several reviews describe the representatives as friendly, accommodating and approachable.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peaks. For salary or card visits, try a quieter time because reviews report waits ranging from 30 minutes to two hours.
Check counters. Ask which counter handles your service before joining a queue, particularly for ATM collection.
Confirm method. For international transfers, repeat the requested payout method and check it before the transaction is finalised.
Check licensing. For WPS salary transfers, ask whether your company licence needs updating in the system before you queue.
Ask documents. If collecting a salary statement, confirm the required company documents and any charge before starting the process.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lulu Hypermarket
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
WPS salary transfer
The branch handles WPS salary transfers, including cases where a company licence update is needed.
Western Union transfer
Customers visit to collect Western Union transfers, though documentation and branch policies can affect the process.
Gcash
Gcash is mentioned as a requested destination method for a Philippines transfer.
Salary statement
Salary-statement collection is available, although one customer reported being asked for additional company paperwork.
Salary account debit card
The branch is used for collecting salary account debit cards, with dedicated-counter queues mentioned in reviews.
Common Concerns
Long queues
Salary and card-related visits can involve lengthy waits, especially when only a few counters are operating.
Counter limits
Maids’ salary-card service was reported to have just one assigned counter, even when others became free.
Extra paperwork
A customer was asked for an additional company paper when collecting a salary statement.
Method errors
One customer requested Gcash but says the transfer was sent as a pickup instead.
Process delays
Reviews describe waits and confusion around procedures that should have taken only a few minutes.
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The Bottom Line
Al Ansari Exchange at Lulu Center Al Barsha Branch handles the everyday transactions people come to an exchange for: money transfers, currency exchange and salary-related services. Reviews specifically mention WPS salary transfers, Western Union collections, Gcash requests and salary account debit cards. Several customers describe transactions being completed in a couple of minutes, with explanations that made the process feel straightforward.
The counter experience is uneven. Friendly, efficient assistance is a recurring bright spot, and one reviewer says the branch reliably handles changing AED500 and AED1,000 notes. That makes it useful for quick cash or remittance errands when the queue is moving.
Salary and card-related visits need more patience. Customers report only one counter for maids, two counters for salary collection, waits of 30 minutes to two hours, and being redirected after joining the wrong queue. Another review mentions extra company paperwork for a salary statement and a 21-dirham charge for “one paper”; the fee’s exact basis is unclear from the review.
Before a WPS transfer, check whether a company licence update is required. For international transfers, confirm the payout method—one customer asked for Gcash but received a pickup instead. If your case involves a visit visa or unusual documentation, ask about the branch’s requirements before waiting in line.