Competitive rates
Customers describe the exchange rates as competitive, including one review comparing them favourably with other branches.
Al Rostamani International Exchange - Emirates Head Quarters
Al Garhoud
Al Rostamani International Exchange’s Emirates Head Quarters in Al Garhoud handles currency exchange and money-transfer transactions. Customers describe competitive rates, quick processing and clear assistance, with the branch also convenient for travellers heading to Dubai Airport’s T1 or T3.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
512 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast processing
Transactions are often completed quickly, with one new customer reporting registration in under five minutes.
Clear guidance
A customer said the agents explained the process clearly and handled the transaction quickly, keeping the visit stress-free.
Airport access
Reviews place the branch very close to Dubai Airport’s T1 and T3, useful if you are travelling.
Phone support
One reviewer said calls are answered, so you can check queries before making the trip.
App guidance
A customer received help setting up a new USD account and a walk-through of the app installation.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm fees. Before sending money abroad, ask about intermediary banks, deductions and the exact amount the recipient should receive.
Call ahead. Phone the branch with questions first; one reviewer said answered calls helped save time.
Allow onboarding. If you are a new customer, allow time for registration and onboarding even though one visit took under five minutes.
Use airport access. If you are travelling, factor in the branch’s reported proximity to Airport T1 and T3.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Airport Road 36 Emirates Head Quarters
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
Fee disclosure
One Thailand transfer reportedly involved an almost 500-baht deduction linked to an intermediary bank that the customer said was not explained.
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The Bottom Line
Al Rostamani International Exchange’s Emirates Head Quarters in Al Garhoud is geared to straightforward currency exchange and transfer transactions. Reviews describe competitive rates, quick processing and staff who explain the steps clearly, making it a practical stop when you want to get in and out without much waiting. The branch is also used for sending money, including a case involving a new USD account, and one customer received a walk-through for installing the mobile app.
Those details suggest it can be useful beyond a simple cash exchange, though the reviews do not spell out every transfer route or current fee. Speed is a consistent strength. One visitor said registration took less than five minutes, while another reported smooth onboarding as a new customer.
The branch is described as very close to Dubai Airport’s T1 and T3, and a reviewer specifically noted that calls are answered, so phoning with a question beforehand may save time. There is one important caution for international transfers: a customer sending money to Thailand later found an almost 500-baht deduction linked to an intermediary Bangkok Bank and felt this had not been explained. Ask who receives the money, what fees or intermediary deductions may apply, and how much the recipient should expect before confirming.