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PKDubai to Pakistan Money Transfer
Send money securely with live AED to PKR exchange rates
Compare exchange rates, fees, and delivery times across CBUAE-licensed exchange houses and banks. Find reliable providers for fast remittances home.
400,000
Pakistanis in Dubai
$10B+
Annual transfers
1-24 hours
Transfer time
Current AED to PKR Rate for Dubai Transfers
Mid-market rate • Updated hourly • Actual transfer rates may vary
UAE to Pakistan Remittance Market Overview
Pakistani Community in Dubai
3rd largest expatriate group (13% of Dubai). UAE total: 1.9 million (16.72%). Major areas: Deira (historic district), Al Nahda (popular residential), Al Barsha (professionals). 17,000 Pakistanis own 23,000 properties worth $11B
Popular Transfer Destinations
- Karachi/Sindh: 35% of transfers
- Punjab: Lahore (25%), Faisalabad (12%)
- Islamabad: 20% of transfers
- KPK: Peshawar (8%)
- Exchange houses: Deira, Al Nahda locations
Hawala vs Formal Transfer Data
- Hawala preference: 90% of transfers use hawala system
- Cost advantage: ~AED 10 vs AED 25 (Western Union)
- Worker salary: AED 1,200-2,000 typical range
- Peak seasons: Eid (+250%), Ramadan increases
- Pakistan Association: World's largest Pakistani center
Popular Exchange Locations in Pakistani Community Areas
Major community hubs with licensed exchange houses in Deira, Al Nahda, and Al Barsha offering competitive AED to PKR rates.
🏪 Deira - Historic Pakistani District
Traditional Pakistani Trading Center
- • Pakistan Association Dubai: World's largest Pakistani community center (founded 1960s)
- • GCC Exchange Deira: Unit 87, First Floor Deira City Centre Mall
- • Hawala traders: Nasser Square area - informal remittance hub
- • High density: 494,000 residents in historic trading district
- • Community services: Pakistani restaurants, grocery stores
🏡 Al Nahda - Popular Residential Area
Most Popular Pakistani Expat Housing
- • Affordable housing: Studios AED 27k, 1-bed AED 37k, 2-bed AED 50k annually
- • GCC Exchange Al Nahda: Al Nahda Tower, Malacca Street branch
- • Metro connectivity: Cost-effective commuting to Dubai
- • South Asian amenities: Schools, supermarkets, restaurants
- • Border location: Sharjah border for easy access
💼 Al Barsha - Professional Pakistani Area
Pakistani Professionals Hub
- • Tech professionals: Proximity to Dubai Internet City, Media City
- • Property investment: 17,000 Pakistanis own 23,000 properties worth $11B
- • Banking services: Multiple exchange houses and bank branches
- • Business networking: Pakistani business community centers
- • Higher income: Professional salary ranges for transfers
📊 Hawala Transfer Network Data
Informal vs Formal Transfer Systems
- • Hawala usage: Up to 90% of Pakistani transfers use hawala system
- • Cost comparison: Hawala ~AED 10 vs Western Union AED 25
- • Worker income: Typical AED 1,200-2,000 monthly salaries
- • Dubai hub status: Prominent hawala center worldwide
- • No fees: Hawala doesn't charge Pakistani workers transaction fees
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Compare live AED to PKR rates from CBUAE licensed providers in Deira, Al Nahda, and Al Barsha. Serving the 400,000-strong Pakistani community with competitive rates and fast transfers.