This study investigates the impact of remittance inflows on economic growth in Zimbabwe, with a specific focus on the mediating role of dollarization. Using annual time-series data from 1985 to 2023 and employing the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach alongside an Error Correction Model (ECM), the analysis examines both short-run dynamics and long-run equilibrium relationships. Key macroeconomic control variables, trade openness, gross capital formation, population, external debt, and household consumption are included to provide a comprehensive empirical framework. The results reveal that remittances have a statistically significant and positive effect on long-run economic growth, while also acting as economic stabilizers in the short run. Notably, the interaction between remittances and dollarization is positive and significant, indicating that macroeconomic stability under dollarization enhances the growth-inducing potential of remittance flows. However, dollarization also shows a negative short-run impact on growth, highlighting the trade-offs associated with reduced monetary policy autonomy and liquidity constraints. Surprisingly, traditional growth drivers such as capital formation and trade openness are either not significant or negatively associated with growth, pointing to deep structural inefficiencies in the economy. The study recommends policy measures that include financial innovation, structural transformation, transparent macroeconomic governance, and improved debt management to maximize the developmental impact of remittances. It concludes that while dollarization temporarily enhanced remittance effectiveness, long-term gains require institutional reform, increased financial inclusion, and investment in productive sectors.