Competitive rates
Reviews mention especially strong rates for remittances to Pakistan and India.
Al Fardan Exchange L.L.C. Al Safiya, Hor Al Anz
Hor Al Anz
Al Fardan Exchange L.L.C. is a money transfer and currency exchange service in Hor Al Anz. Reviews point to quick transactions, competitive remittance rates—particularly for Pakistan and India—and staff who can explain the process or update customers on rates.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
224 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Fast processing
Several customers describe transactions being completed quickly, sometimes within minutes.
Rate updates
Staff have been reported to call customers with rate updates, useful when timing a remittance.
Clear explanations
One customer said staff patiently answered questions and explained the transaction thoroughly.
ATM access
A review specifically notes ATM facilities at the branch.
Clean premises
One customer found the premises clean and well-maintained, adding to the ease of handling an exchange.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check payout. Before accepting a remittance, compare the cash with the receipt and ask immediately about any difference such as AED 30.
Confirm requirements. Ask what documents or requirements apply before starting, since one review reports that the requested items changed.
Avoid evenings. If you want a quieter visit, consider going outside the evening period, which one review described as rushed.
Ask current rate. Confirm the live rate before proceeding; customers say the team may call and update customers on rates.
Allow extra time. For domestic transfers, leave a buffer rather than relying on a promised credit time, as one AED 500 transfer was delayed.
Use the ATM. If you need cash access during your visit, a review says the branch has ATM facilities.
Plan the visit
Practical details
30B St
Hor Al Anz - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
SSS pagibig
A customer learned that the branch handles SSS pagibig and other payments to the Philippines.
WPS
One customer opened WPS at this branch, indicating a salary-related service available there.
deposit salary
One regular customer says they visit the branch to deposit salary before sending money.
Common Concerns
Amount dispute
Two reviews report receiving AED 1,000 when the receipt showed AED 1,030, without a proper explanation for the difference.
Policy changes
A customer reported being asked for different requirements on repeated visits and found the policy inconsistent.
Transfer delays
One AED 500 domestic transfer remained pending despite changing assurances about when it would be credited.
Evening rush
The branch can get busy in the evening, although the same review said staff worked quickly.
Queue handling
A customer reported being passed over when another customer arrived and having a salary payment refused.
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The Bottom Line
C. in Hor Al Anz handles money transfers and currency exchange, with reviews most often pointing to quick processing and competitive remittance rates. Customers specifically mention sending money to Pakistan, India and Uganda, while another review says the branch supports payments to the Philippines, including SSS pagibig and other PHP payments.
There are a few useful branch details beyond a standard exchange counter. Customers mention depositing salary, opening WPS, and using ATM facilities. Several reviews also describe staff answering questions patiently, explaining transactions and sharing rate updates by phone.
The premises were described as clean and well-maintained, and one customer said a transaction was completed within minutes. The main caution is consistency. Two reviews describe a receipt showing AED 1,030 while only AED 1,000 was paid out, with no clear explanation.
Other customers report changing requirements, uncertain transfer timelines and poor queue handling. Check the payout amount and required documents before completing a transaction, and allow extra time for transfers. Evening visits may also be busier.