Good rates
Several customers report good sending and exchange rates, including for transfers to Pakistan.
Redha Al Ansari Exchange - Motor City
Motor City
Redha Al Ansari Exchange in Motor City handles overseas money transfers, foreign-currency exchange and payment services. Reviews point to good sending rates and quick transactions on some visits, making it worth considering for a straightforward remittance—though service speed and transfer handling have been inconsistent.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
123 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast transfers
Some reviews describe transfers and cash collection as quick, including money received within minutes.
Helpful service
Customers describe staff as polite, patient and helpful during transfers and enquiries.
Western Union
The branch handles Western Union collections, with several customers using it to receive money from family.
Branch access
One customer valued the wider UAE branch network and described this location as easy to access.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time for your visit: one customer reported a 30-minute wait despite four cashiers.
Check details. Recheck the recipient account number before confirming; a review alleges money was sent to the wrong account.
Ask beforehand. For larger transfers, ask what documents and approvals are needed, as one customer was asked for bank statements.
Compare rates. Compare the quoted rate with another exchange before sending, since reviews disagree on whether this branch is competitive.
Track remittance. If timing matters, confirm when the recipient can collect funds; customers have reported remittance delays during transfers to India and the Philippines.
Request receipts. Keep the original slip and ask about statement charges before leaving, especially if you may need transaction records later.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Near Spinneys
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
Reviews range from smooth, helpful transactions to refusals, excuses and complaints about poor customer service.
Long waits
Customers report unusually slow queues, including a 30-minute wait with four cashiers and one customer.
Transfer delays
Some customers describe remittances taking days to arrive, including one India transfer delayed for nearly 25 days.
Extra questions
Several reviews describe intrusive or difficult questions about the sender, recipient relationship and purpose of funds.
Statement fee
A customer said the branch charged 50 dhirams for a statement related to a previous transaction.
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The Bottom Line
Redha Al Ansari Exchange in Motor City is used for overseas money transfers, foreign-currency exchange and Western Union collections. Customers mention sending money to countries including Pakistan, India and the Philippines, with several reviews praising the sending rate and describing transfers as fast and straightforward. One customer said money arrived in their country within minutes, while another called the branch their regular choice for receiving Western Union funds.
The experience is not consistent. Some visitors found the staff polite, knowledgeable and supportive, but others reported refusals, difficult questions about their relationship with the recipient or the purpose of the money, and communication that felt accusatory. That matters most when you are collecting funds and need the transaction completed without delay.
Transfer reliability is also a real caution: reviews describe remittances delayed by a day, several days or nearly 25 days, including complaints involving India and the Philippines. Allow extra time at the counter. A customer reported waiting 30 minutes despite four cashiers, while another described a branch with three employees and one customer still moving slowly.
For larger amounts, check documentation requirements in advance; bank statements, approvals and original slips were mentioned. Also clarify any record-keeping fees: one review reports a 50-dhiram charge for a previous-transaction statement.