List of Popular Banks in United Arab Emirates.

ADCB is a full-service commercial bank offering a wide range of products and services such as retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate and currency derivatives, Islamic products, project finance, and property management services.

Emirates NBD, the leading Banking Group in the MENAT region, was formed on 19 June 1963, when H.H. Late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum signed the Charter of Incorporation of the National Bank of Dubai (NBD) which became the first National Bank established in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

With the blessings of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, NBD merged with Emirates Bank International (EBI) on 06 March 2007, to form Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the region by assets. On 16 October 2007, the shares of Emirates NBD were officially listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The merger between EBI and NBD to create Emirates NBD became a regional consolidation blueprint for the banking and finance sector as it combined the second and fourth largest banks in the UAE to form a banking champion capable of delivering enhanced value across Corporate, Retail, Islamic, Investment, and Private Banking, Global Markets & Treasury, Asset Management and Brokerage operations throughout the region.

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) was established in 1975 and is the first Islamic bank to have incorporated the principles of Islam in all its practices. DIB is a leading Islamic bank and offers a range of Shariah-compliant products and services, including retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, wealth management, and takaful. It has a network of 90 branches across the UAE and also has operations in Bahrain, Pakistan, and Sudan. The bank provides its services to over 7.8 million customers in the UAE alone.

DIB provides a range of Shariah-compliant retail banking products and services, including current accounts, savings accounts, personal finance, home finance, auto finance, credit cards, and wealth management services. DIB is known for its innovative use of technology in banking. The bank has launched a number of digital initiatives, including a mobile banking app, online banking, and internet banking. DIB has also introduced blockchain technology to enhance its services. DIB has received numerous awards for its banking services and products. Some of the recent awards include "Best Islamic Bank" at the Global Finance Awards 2021, "Best Islamic Bank in the UAE" at the Islamic Finance News Awards 2020, and "Best Islamic Bank in the Middle East" at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2020.

One of the UAE’s best-performing banks for over five decades, Mashreq is a leading financial institution with an expanding footprint across the Middle East with a strong presence in the financial capitals of the world with international offices in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the US.

Established in 2017 as a result of a merger between the National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank, FAB is one of the largest banks in the UAE.

Founded in 1969, CBD is one of the oldest banks in the UAE. It offers a range of banking and financial services to individuals and businesses.

Sharjah Islamic Bank is committed to good Corporate Governance - with well-defined shareholder rights, a solid control environment, high levels of transparency and disclosure, and an empowered Board of Directors - all of which provide the structure that guides the Sharjah Islamic Bank team to set and pursues the objectives while reflecting on the context of the social, regulatory and market environment.

UNITED ARAB BANK, P.J.S.C. (UAB) was incorporated on the 21st of January, 1975 as a joint venture between UAE investors and the French international financial conglomerate, Société Générale. Based in Sharjah and operating 6 branches throughout the UAE, the bank offers its clients tailor-made financial services in both corporate and retail banking. It has also established itself as a leading solutions provider for growing commercial and industrial bases across the seven emirates. Through the provision of a comprehensive range of Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Trade Finance, SME banking, and Treasury services, UAB is the bank of choice among major corporate clientele in the UAE.

UAB has formally concluded a strategic alliance with The Commercial Bank (Q.S.C.). Described by investment analysts from around the region as a strategic fit, CB made an acquisition of 40% interest in UAB in December 2007. These are but one of the few GCC cross-border agreements between two national banks – the first between banks from Qatar and the UAE. In building an increasingly aligned structure, the Alliance of the three banks is actively focused on optimizing potential synergies, implementing only the best practices, and developing shared services and product offerings.