Aid coverage
Reviews describe assistance with school fees, medical expenses and other necessities, giving applicants several types of support to ask about.
Tarahum Charity Foundation مؤسسة تراحم الخيرية
Dubai South
Tarahum Charity Foundation in Dubai South helps people seeking practical assistance, including school-fee support and help with medical expenses. Reviews also mention household furniture and a team that can be welcoming and polite, though application follow-up appears uneven.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
553 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Medical help
One family thanked the foundation for helping with a child’s medication, showing that medical support can make a direct difference.
Household items
A review specifically credits the foundation with providing quality furniture, useful for people needing household essentials rather than cash alone.
Polite reception
Several visitors describe reception and front-of-house staff as humble, accommodating and polite when receiving documents.
Community reach
One reviewer from Khorfakkan said the charity’s assistance reached them there, suggesting its support is not limited to people living immediately nearby.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring ID. Take your Emirates ID when seeking assistance; one review says it is required before they will help.
Apply online. Be prepared to submit documents through the website, and ask for guidance if the application page will not open easily.
Allow time. If your request is urgent, plan for delays and keep proof of reminders: applicants describe waiting six months or longer for responses.
Check timing. For an in-person visit, one reviewer says the team is available from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM; confirm before travelling.
Expect queues. Allow extra time on site because one visitor said token numbers were hardly followed, which may make the process less orderly.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khawaneej Street
Al Ttay, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
Rental
A review says the foundation helps with rental costs, making it relevant to people facing housing-related financial pressure.
Old cloths, toys and any other stuffs
Donors can contribute used household items and toys, according to an older review describing the donation activity.
Food stuffs for donation purpose
The same review says donors may also buy food items specifically to donate.
Common Concerns
Slow responses
Applicants report waiting six to nine months without an answer, including a cancer-treatment application followed up through WhatsApp and the website.
Unanswered calls
Multiple reviews say calls are not answered, making it difficult to check an application or arrange contact remotely.
Website access
One visitor needed three days and call-centre guidance to open the aid-application website, so the online process may be frustrating.
Distant location
The Dubai South location is described by a visitor as far from the city, which can make repeated visits burdensome.
Eligibility concerns
Some reviewers allege that Asian or non-Muslim immigrants received no response or help; treat this as reported concern, not a confirmed policy.
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The Bottom Line
Tarahum Charity Foundation is a Dubai South charity for people seeking practical help rather than a conventional donation shop. Reviews mention assistance with school fees, rental support, medical expenses and medication, while another visitor received quality furniture. That range makes it worth considering if you need help with a specific household, education or healthcare expense.
The human side is often praised. Visitors describe reception staff as polite, humble and accommodating, and one reviewer said the foundation treated needy people as guests. There are also accounts of successful help, including a family thanking the foundation for support with a son’s medication.
If you are donating instead, an older review says you can contribute used clothes, toys and other items, or buy food for donation. The application experience is the main caution. Several people report unanswered calls, an inaccessible website and waits of six to nine months without a response.
One reviewer found the location far from the city, and another said token numbers were rarely followed. Bring your Emirates ID, prepare the requested documents and keep records of follow-ups. Reviews also raise concerns about assistance for Asian and non-Muslim immigrants; these are individual allegations, so confirm eligibility and the current process directly before making the trip.