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Emirates NBD · Mashreq · ADCB · FAB · RAKBANK · WIO Bank · CBD · ADIB - 10 banking solutions. Compare terms, check availability for your citizenship and order BRIDGES GLOBAL support. The institution’s current terms are verified before the project starts.

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Solutions: 10 of 56

Emirates NBDUAE · Personal Banking

Resident personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
Client
Individual
Residency
Per bank requirements
Currencies
AED · USD · EUR
Card · SWIFT · SEPA
Yes · Yes · No
Opening
In-person visit; Emirates ID required

One of the UAE’s leading banks. The main scenario is a resident account with an Emirates ID: the resident visa and the account are handled as one project.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Emirates NBDUAE · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
Client
Company, Entrepreneur
Residency
Per bank requirements
Currencies
AED · USD · EUR
Card · SWIFT · SEPA
Yes · Yes · No
Opening
In-person visit / per current bank terms

An account for UAE companies — mainland and freezone. The bank assesses the licence, real presence, turnover and settlement geography.

from €5,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
MashreqUAE · Personal Banking

Resident personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
Client
Individual
Residency
Per bank requirements
Currencies
AED · USD · EUR
Card · SWIFT · SEPA
Yes · Yes · No
Opening
In-person visit; Emirates ID required

A UAE private-sector bank with strong digital service. Personal accounts open to residents; non-resident scenarios are checked individually.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
MashreqUAE · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
Client
Company, Entrepreneur
Residency
Per bank requirements
Currencies
AED · USD · EUR
Card · SWIFT · SEPA
Yes · Yes · No
Opening
In-person visit / per current bank terms

Corporate accounts for UAE operating companies, including freezones. Applications pass an extended review of activity and counterparties.

from €5,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
ADCBUAE · Personal Banking

Resident personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
Client
Individual
Residency
Per bank requirements
Currencies
AED · USD · EUR
Card · SWIFT · SEPA
Yes · Yes · No
Opening
In-person visit; Emirates ID required

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank: personal accounts and cards for UAE residents. A working alternative to Dubai banks within one project.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
FABUAE · Private Banking

Private banking

  • PRIVATE
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
Client
Private client / HNWI, Individual
Residency
Non-resident possible
Currencies
AED · USD · EUR
Card · SWIFT · SEPA
Yes · Yes · No
Opening
In-person visit / per current bank terms

The UAE’s largest bank. Private banking serves clients with verifiable capital; entry thresholds and terms are agreed with the bank individually.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
RAKBANKUAE · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
Client
Company, Entrepreneur
Residency
Per bank requirements
Currencies
AED · USD · EUR
Card · SWIFT · SEPA
Yes · Yes · No
Opening
In-person visit / per current bank terms

A bank active with UAE small and medium business, including freezone companies. A practical option for a new operating business.

from €5,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
WIO BankUAE · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • REMOTE
  • SWIFT
Client
Company, Entrepreneur
Residency
Per bank requirements
Currencies
AED · USD · EUR
Card · SWIFT · SEPA
Yes · Yes · No
Opening
Digital onboarding for UAE companies — per current bank terms

The UAE digital bank built for business: branch-free onboarding for companies with a resident signatory. A fast working account for freezone and mainland.

from €5,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
CBDUAE · Personal Banking

Resident personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
Client
Individual
Residency
Per bank requirements
Currencies
AED · USD · EUR
Card · SWIFT · SEPA
Yes · Yes · No
Opening
In-person visit; Emirates ID required

Commercial Bank of Dubai: resident accounts and cards with strong digital onboarding. A working alternative to the UAE’s largest retail banks.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
ADIBUAE · Personal Banking

Resident personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
Client
Individual
Residency
Per bank requirements
Currencies
AED · USD · EUR
Card · SWIFT · SEPA
Yes · Yes · No
Opening
In-person visit; Emirates ID required

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank: Sharia-compliant banking, resident accounts and cards. The choice of clients who value the Islamic model.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026

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