Competitive rates
Customers report competitive exchange rates, with rates shown transparently on monitors so you can check before proceeding.
Al Rostamani International Exchange - Al Warqa Aswaaq
Al Warqa
Al Rostamani International Exchange in Al Warqa is a currency exchange counter used for remittances, money transfers and salary withdrawals. Reviews point to quick transactions, helpful explanations and competitive rates, making it a practical stop for both routine transfers and exchanging cash.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,110 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast processing
Several reviews describe transactions as quick and smooth, including a fast process for currency exchange and remittance.
Remittance fees
One customer found the remittance fees reasonable compared with banks and noted that queues move efficiently.
Salary support
The branch handles salary withdrawals, with one regular customer returning for this service over six years.
Multiple currencies
A late visit was handled smoothly even when the customer needed 19 different country currencies.
First-timer help
A reviewer says the security staff support first-time visitors, which may make the counter easier to navigate.
Tips for a Better Visit
Compare rates. Check the displayed rate against other exchanges before committing; one review says slightly better rates may be available elsewhere.
Ask denominations. If you need 100s or 10s change, ask about availability before starting the transaction.
Allow waiting. Allow a little extra time during busy periods, as high-traffic branches can have some waiting even when queues move efficiently.
Check currencies. For requests involving many currencies, confirm availability first; one customer needed 19 country currencies in a single visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Aswaaq - 7 Algeria St
Al Warqa - Al Warqa'a Second, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven handling
One customer was sent back multiple times for a simple transaction and found the process poorly managed.
Rate variation
At least one reviewer found the rate higher than at other exchanges, so the displayed offer is worth checking.
Small change
A customer could not get 100s or 10s change, suggesting small denominations may not always be available.
After-sales response
One review reports that calls and follow-ups after the transaction went unanswered.
Health concern
A visitor reported seeing a cashier serving customers while showing flu and fever symptoms.
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The Bottom Line
Al Rostamani International Exchange in Al Warqa is a practical counter for currency exchange, remittance, money transfer and salary withdrawal. Reviews repeatedly describe transactions as fast and smooth, and one long-term customer says they have used the branch for six years to withdraw salary and send money to India. That makes it useful for routine monthly errands as well as one-off exchange.
Rates are a strong part of the picture, but not a reason to skip comparison. Customers call them competitive, say monitors display rates transparently, and one person compared six vendors before finding a much better rate here. Another reviewer, however, found the rate high versus other exchanges.
Remittance fees were described as reasonable, though queues can appear at high-traffic times. The service record is mostly positive, with reviewers praising clear explanations, efficient processing and help with requests ranging from Philippine currency rates to 19 countries’ currencies near closing time. There are caveats: one visitor was asked to return multiple times for a simple transaction, another complained that after-sales calls went unanswered, and a reviewer raised a health-and-safety concern about a cashier working with flu and fever symptoms.
Check the live rate and ask about small denominations before you go; one customer could not get 100s or 10s change.