For those people that like to keep cash on hand, here are a few best places to exchange money in Dubai – a lot of these services have branches inside Dubai's popular malls. In Dubai, you will probably find the best prices available if you're exchanging U.S. Dollars. AED is pegged to the Dollar, so you will receive roughly the same rates when exchanging Dollars to Dirhams.

To avoid paying excessive fees and scams, always cross-check the mid-market rate before you exchange your money, and go through the terms of each service to see what you’ll be charged for. 

Other Money Change Counters providing good exchange rates in Dubai are:

1. Al Ansari Exchange

Al Ansari Exchange was established in the year 1966, and it is one of the most well-known exchanges in Dubai. It has 70+ branches across the UAE.

Branches: 

• Second floor, Financial Center Street, Along Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Mall.

• Ground floor, Sheikh Zayed Road – Al Barsha, Mall of the Emirates.

• TCK12 - First Level, Entrance 1, Sheikh Zayed Road - Al Barsha, Mall of the Emirates.

Contact Details: 600 54 6000, [email protected]

2. Al Fardan Exchange

If are you looking for an exchange service, which is available in the main Dubai malls, then Al Fardan Exchange is the option. The Group has 15+ branches, including Bur Dubai and the Mall of the Emirates. 

Branches:

• Level 2 (opposite Ikea), Crescent Drive, Dubai Festival City Center.
• LG Level, Center of Palm – Al Hilali – The Palm Jumeirah, Nakheel Mall.
• Sheikh Zayed Road, beside Emaar Business Park, Abdullah Omran Taryam Street, Onyx Tower.

Contact Details: 600 52 2265, [email protected]

3. Sharaf Exchange
 

The Sharaf Exchange offers personal and corporate allowance services, and paycheck services to pay your workers’ salaries. You can find one of its 15+ branches across the region.

Branches: 

• New Obaidullah Building, Shop No-6, Amman Street, Al Qusais, Dubai.
• TW27, Ground Floor, Deira City Center, East Court, Deira City Center, Dubai.
• Shop No.G-03, Al Shams Building, The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai.

Contact Details: +971 4 355 4560, [email protected]

4. Al Rostamani International Exchange

• Al Rostamani Twin Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, The United Arab Emirates. Ph. +971 (4) 3327444 

• Al Rostamani Building, Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai, The United Arab Emirates. Ph. +971 (4) 3530500

• Al Bader Building, Baniyas Road, Deira, Dubai, The United Arab Emirates. Ph.+971 (4) 2223564 

United Arab Emirates Exchange Money Changer has Counters all over Dubai, including at Metro Stations like:

1. Al Rigga Metro Station,

2. Emirates Metro Station,

3. Emirates Tower Metro station,

4. Burj Khalifa Metro Station,

5. Internet City Metro Station,

6. Rashidiya Metro Station,

7. Oud Metha Metro Station,

8. UAE Exchange Station,

9. Jebel Ali Metro Station,

10. Etisalat Metro Station,

11. Union Metro Station, and

12. Salah Al-Din Metro station.

Credit Cards in Dubai: 

Your credit card provides you with a good exchange rate for purchasing in Dubai. Don’t forget to check beforehand with your bank for additional fees for using your credit card in other countries. Main credit cards, including Mastercard and Visa, are highly accepted in Dubai. 

ATM in Dubai:

Many ATMs enable cash withdrawal in local currency using international credit cards like Mastercard/Cirrus and Visa/Plus.

Don’t forget to check your bank for any additional fees for using your ATM card in other countries. It’s better to check with your bank before you decide to use your ATM card in Dubai.

Traveler's Cheques: 

Traveler's cheques will be accepted by banks, hotels, and currency exchange centers in Dubai.

Also, Read Bank Branches and ATMs in Dubai.