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Travelex
Al Garhoud
Travelex is a currency exchange service in Al Garhoud, with reviews centred on its airport counter. You can exchange cash, including less-common combinations such as Kyrgyz som to NZD, ask about conversion rates, and handle a VAT refund in the same visit.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
368 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Rate clarity
A reviewer appreciated having the exchange rate explained clearly before changing money.
Multiple currencies
One traveller changed three different currencies in a process described as seamless.
Unusual exchange
The counter handled an uncommon exchange from Kyrgyz som to NZD.
VAT refunds
Reviews mention helpful support with VAT Refunds alongside currency exchange.
Easy location
At Dubai Airport, the counter is described as next to B18 and Emirates Reservations & Ticketing.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check rates. Ask for the conversion rate to be explained before changing money, especially for unfamiliar currencies.
Confirm commission. Ask about the commission and total amount before agreeing to exchange more than planned.
Find B18. At Dubai Airport, look for the counter beside B18 and Emirates Reservations & Ticketing.
Ask VAT refund. If you also need a VAT refund, ask at the counter rather than treating it as a separate errand.
List currencies. If you need several currencies, confirm all of them at once; one traveller changed three different currencies.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai International Airport, Concourse B - Terminal 3 - beside Sleep & Fly
Dubai Int'l Airport, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High commission
One reviewer reported an extremely high commission and said they were encouraged to exchange a larger amount.
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The Bottom Line
Travelex is a currency exchange service in Al Garhoud, and the review evidence centres on its Dubai Airport counter. You can exchange cash, including less-common combinations such as Kyrgyz som to NZD, convert AED to euros, and ask staff to explain the conversion rate before completing the transaction. Several reviewers also mention handling a VAT refund there.
Speed is a clear strength. Customers describe the process as quick, efficient and easy, which matters when you are changing money between flights or after a long journey. The counter has also handled requests involving three different currencies, not just a straightforward single-currency exchange.
The airport location is relatively easy to identify: one review places it next to B18 and Emirates Reservations & Ticketing. If you are exchanging an unfamiliar currency, ask for the rate and final amount to be explained clearly first. There is one important pricing caution: a reviewer reported an extremely high commission and said an employee encouraged a larger exchange to increase commission.
That is a single negative account, but it makes checking the fee and amount before proceeding worthwhile.