Dubai to Philippines Money Transfer
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Compare exchange rates, fees, and delivery times from CBUAE-licensed exchange houses. Trusted OFW remittance options for fast, reliable transfers to the Philippines.
450,000
Filipinos in Dubai
$1.35B
Annual transfers
1-24 hours
Transfer time
Current AED to PHP Rate for Dubai Transfers
Mid-market rate • Updated hourly • Actual transfer rates may vary
OFW Remittance Market Overview
OFW Community in Dubai
21.3% of Dubai's population with 385,000 OFWs. Popular destinations include Metro Manila (42%), Cebu (22%), and Davao (18%)
UAE to Philippines Remittance Volume
2024 BSP data: UAE ranks among top 5 sources for Filipino remittances. Philippine total remittances hit record $38.34 billion with UAE as key contributor
OFW Employment Sectors
- Construction/Engineering: 17% of OFWs
- Hospitality/Tourism: 16% of workers
- Healthcare: 20,000 Filipino nurses
- Average salary: 75% earn AED 5,000+
Popular Exchange Locations in Filipino Community Areas
Major community hubs with Filipino-friendly staff in Al Karama, Deira, and Al Satwa offering competitive rates and convenient services.
🏢 Al Karama - Filipino Community Hub
Primary Filipino Residential Area
- • Al Ansari Exchange Karama: Shop 5, LuLu Hypermarket, Sheikh Rashid Road
- • Philippine Supermarket: Near Burjuman Metro Station with money transfer services
- • Max's Restaurant: Spinney's Building, Trade Centre Road for community gathering
- • Al Attar Mall: Known as "Filipino mall" with remittance centers
- • Access: ADCB Metro Station, BurJuman Metro for easy connectivity
🏪 Deira - Filipino Commercial District
Traditional Filipino Business Center
- • LuLu Exchange Al Rigga: Shop 2, Ground Floor, Al Rigga Street with Filipino staff
- • Al Ansari Burjuman: Shop 1020-1021, Level 3 for major transfers
- • Al Ghurair Centre: Hub for Filipino businesses and remittance services
- • Loyola Restaurant: 24/7 Filipino dining, Al Rigga area
- • Gold Souk vicinity: Multiple CBUAE licensed exchange houses
🍽️ Al Satwa - Cultural Center
Annual Pinoy Fiesta Location
- • Philippine Supermarket Al Satwa: Original location since 2005 with remittance
- • Kusina Natin To: Shop 4, Oasis Al Badaa for community dining
- • Annual Pinoy Fiesta: Major Filipino cultural celebration venue
- • Traditional restaurants: Lola's Best, Salt & Pepper for Filipino cuisine
- • Community services: Filipino-owned salons and businesses
🏦 Bur Dubai Financial District
Historic Exchange Center
- • LuLu Exchange Meena Bazaar: Shop 1-2, Dolphin Hotel Apartments
- • Al Ansari Al Ghubaiba: Unit R40.6, Al Ghubaiba Road
- • GCC Exchange Al Souq: Shop 1-2, Al Fahidi Street
- • Al Fahidi Metro: Easy access for Filipino workers across Dubai
- • Extended hours: Most exchanges open 8 AM - 11 PM daily
OFW Transfer Options
🏪 Filipino-Friendly Exchange Houses
Most Popular for OFW Money Transfer Dubai
✅ Advantages:
- • Filipino-speaking staff at Al Rigga, Karama locations
- • Competitive AED to PHP rates
- • Cash transactions for instant OFW remittance
- • Located in Filipino community areas (Karama, Deira, Al Satwa)
Best locations: LuLu Exchange Al Rigga, Al Ansari Karama
Operating hours: 8 AM - 11 PM (most locations)
🏦 Bank Transfers
Secure Banking Options
✅ Advantages:
- • Direct bank-to-bank transfers to Philippines
- • Higher transfer limits for large OFW remittances
- • Digital banking apps for convenient transfers
- • Established correspondent banking with Philippine banks
Best for: Regular large transfers above AED 5,000
Transfer time: 1-2 business days
📱 Digital Platforms
Modern OFW Solutions
✅ Advantages:
- • 24/7 availability for busy OFW schedules
- • Mobile app convenience for instant transfers
- • Digital wallet integration (GCash, PayMaya)
- • Promotional rates during Filipino holidays
Best for: Tech-savvy OFWs, regular small transfers
Transfer time: Minutes to few hours
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Compare live AED to PHP rates from CBUAE licensed providers. Find trusted OFW remittance services in Filipino community areas of Karama, Deira, and Al Satwa.