Competitive rates
Customers report competitive exchange rates, including better-than-usual offers for GBP, Sri Lankan rupees, Philippine pesos and Indian rupees.
Redha Al Ansari Exchange - Mall Of Emirates
Al Barsha
Redha Al Ansari Exchange is a money transfer and currency exchange counter in Al Barsha. Customers come here to exchange currencies or send money overseas, with reviews highlighting competitive rates on several popular corridors and helpful service on some visits.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
209 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Friendly staff
Many reviews describe the counter staff as accommodating, polite, attentive and willing to explain the transaction.
Quick transactions
Some customers report smooth, quick and stress-free processing, while others found the service efficient and professional.
Loyalty card
One customer received a loyalty card alongside a better-than-usual exchange rate.
ATM guidance
A cashier helped one customer find mall ATMs with shorter queues, a useful extra when handling cash nearby.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring documents. For transactions over AED3,500, bring your physical passport and be prepared to show your visa.
Check rates. Confirm the rate and receipt before completing the exchange; one customer disputed an AED-to-EGP rate shortly afterwards.
Allow time. Build in extra time or visit outside busy periods, as queues can form and some reviews mention waits of about 20 minutes.
Find the counter. Inside Mall of the Emirates, look roughly toward the western side near Ski Dubai; one reviewer found the shop difficult to locate.
Check fee. Ask about the transaction fee before proceeding: one review reports an AED3 charge for each transaction.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall of The Emirates - KIOSK NO TSRV42, GROUND FLOOR - Sheikh Zayed Rd - beside CENTREPOINT
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Currency exchange
Customers use the branch for currency exchange, with reviews discussing the process and the rates offered.
India rate
Indian currency is another corridor customers mention positively.
Bank transfer
A customer asked to convert an exchange transaction into a bank transfer, though the request was reportedly refused.
Common Concerns
Long waits
Several customers report long queues or delays, including one who waited around 20 minutes before being served.
Rate disputes
One customer said an AED-to-EGP exchange produced a poor rate and that cancellation or conversion to a bank transfer was refused shortly afterwards.
Uneven treatment
A recent review alleges that a staff member chose which customers to serve, raising concerns about consistent queue handling.
High charges
One customer complained about low rates and high charges after a transaction that also involved a mistake and delay.
Rude service
Reviews include complaints about short-tempered or rude staff, including a report of a manager shouting at a customer.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED3
transaction fee
“There's a AED3 fee for each transaction”Google review · June 2023
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The Bottom Line
Redha Al Ansari Exchange at Mall of the Emirates is a practical stop in Al Barsha for foreign-currency exchange and global money transfers. Reviews specifically mention AED-to-EGP, GBP, Sri Lankan, Philippine and Indian currency transactions, so it is worth checking the live rate for your corridor rather than assuming every currency is priced equally. Rates are the main draw in the positive reviews.
Customers describe competitive offers, including a GBP rate better than many nearby places, while others liked the Philippines, India and Sri Lanka rates. Service can also be excellent: several visitors found staff polite and accommodating, and one described a transaction as smooth, quick and stress-free. A loyalty card was also mentioned, and one cashier helped a customer locate mall ATMs with shorter queues.
The experience is not consistently smooth. Recent reviews report waits of around 20 minutes, inefficient queue handling and, in one case, refusal to cancel an AED-to-EGP transaction or switch it to a bank transfer after the customer questioned the rate. Complaints about high charges, mistakes and rude behaviour also appear.
Check the rate, total payout and any fee before confirming. For transactions above AED3,500, bring your physical passport and visa, and allow extra time if the counter is busy.