Good rates
Customers repeatedly describe the exchange rates as good, including one visitor who says they always get the best rates here.
Sharaf Exchange, Bluewaters
Bluewaters Island
Sharaf Exchange on Bluewaters Island handles currency exchange and money transfers, with customers often highlighting competitive rates and quick, friendly assistance. Reviews also mention help with GPSSA Local Pension Reg, making it useful for both straightforward exchange transactions and selected administrative services.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
137 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick exchanges
Several reviews describe money exchange and transfers as fast, including a transaction completed quickly at a good rate.
Friendly service
A customer praised the welcoming smile and fast transaction, while others describe the team as approachable and helpful.
Easy access
One visitor specifically found the branch easy to access, and another said it can be seen from outside the stairs.
Clean branch
The branch was described as very clean alongside good service and rates.
Pension help
A customer used the branch to open a GPSSA Local Pension Reg and found the service and staff very good.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check timing. Allow extra time in case the branch is slow; one visitor waited more than 20 minutes.
Confirm delivery. For e-wallet transfers, confirm the expected arrival time before leaving, as one transfer took over 24 hours.
Compare rates. Ask for the current rate before exchanging; reviews specifically praise getting a good rate and the best rates.
Look upstairs. If you are finding the branch, check the stairs: one reviewer said the branch is visible from outside.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop Number HA006 Ground floor - near The Pods
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
e-wallet
Reviews mention transfers to an e-wallet, including one delayed payment that had not arrived after more than 24 hours.
send money home
One visitor came to the branch to send money home and said the rates were good.
Common Concerns
Waiting time
One customer reported waiting more than 20 minutes because the transaction was slow.
E-wallet delay
A money transfer to an e-wallet had still not arrived after more than 24 hours, which the customer found very disappointing.
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The Bottom Line
Sharaf Exchange is a currency exchange and money-transfer branch on Bluewaters Island. Customers use it to exchange money, send money home and receive funds, with many reviews pointing to good rates and quick transactions. One visitor also used the branch to open a GPSSA Local Pension Reg, so it is not limited to a simple currency counter.
The strongest pattern is staff helpfulness. Reviewers describe the team as friendly, approachable, professional and cooperative, while one customer praised a smiling employee who completed the transaction quickly. The branch has also been called clean, comfortable and easy to access; another review says you can see it from outside the stairs.
There are two practical cautions. One customer waited more than 20 minutes because service was slow, so it is worth allowing a little buffer rather than arriving just before an appointment or onward journey. A separate money-transfer complaint involved an e-wallet payment that had not arrived after more than 24 hours, despite the branch mentioning a technical issue.
If you are using an e-wallet, confirm the expected delivery timing before leaving. There are no customer-reported prices here, so ask for the live rate for your specific currency and transaction.