Competitive rates
Customers report especially favourable exchange rates for transfers to India and Pakistan, sometimes with minimum charges.
Al Fuad Exchange Al-Aweer Branch
Ras Al Khor
Al Fuad Exchange Al-Aweer Branch in Ras Al Khor handles currency exchange and money transfers, with reviews often highlighting competitive India and Pakistan rates and courteous staff. Service can be quick when the branch is adequately staffed, though queues and traffic are worth planning around.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
168 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast resolution
One customer said a transaction problem was resolved within five minutes after calling the branch.
Trained staff
A long-term customer described the staff as well trained and well behaved after using the branch for three years.
Reliable transfers
A customer who has been sending money for five years said they had not been disappointed.
Polite service
Several reviews describe the team as polite, friendly and soft-spoken during customer interactions.
Quick service
Some customers report fast, smooth service when the branch is running normally.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid queues. Visit outside busy periods if possible: reviews report waits of more than 30 minutes when the branch is understaffed.
Check details. Before confirming a transfer, carefully review the receiver details and ask for clarification if the wording is unclear.
Confirm charges. Ask for the current exchange rate and total charges before proceeding; one customer specifically praised the rate with minimum charges.
Call promptly. If a transaction goes wrong, contact the branch quickly; one customer said their problem was solved within five minutes of calling.
Allow travel time. Build in extra time for the journey because a reviewer described the location as affected by terrible traffic.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ras Al Khor Ind. Third - Dubai
Ras Al Khor Ind. Third, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Understaffed counters
Despite having 8–9 counters, one review says only one employee was serving customers, leading to waits of around 30 minutes.
Long queues
Waiting times can exceed 30 minutes, even when only a few people are ahead.
Difficult location
A reviewer described the branch location as having terrible traffic and being in an industrial area.
Slow responses
One salary-deposit customer was kept on hold for more than 10 minutes without reaching the branch supervisor.
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The Bottom Line
Al Fuad Exchange Al-Aweer Branch in Ras Al Khor is used for currency exchange and money transfers, including transfers to India and Pakistan. Reviews also mention WPS Service, and an older customer review describes using the branch to receive Xoom payments. The strongest reason to consider it is its reported exchange rates: several customers say rates for India and Pakistan compare favourably with nearby exchanges, with one mentioning minimum charges.
Staff feedback is mostly warm and specific. Customers describe the team as polite, soft-spoken and well trained, while one long-term customer said a transaction problem was resolved within five minutes of calling. Some reviews also call the service quick and smooth.
That experience is not guaranteed, however. The main practical concern is staffing. Although one reviewer counted 8–9 counters, they said only one employee was serving customers and that even a short queue could mean a 30-minute wait.
Another review also mentions more than 30 minutes waiting. There are isolated complaints about unprofessional service and slow responses, including a call placed on hold for more than 10 minutes. The branch is in an industrial area with reportedly difficult traffic, so allow extra travel time and check receiver details and charges before confirming a transfer.