{"id":78829,"date":"2020-09-23T07:32:10","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T07:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=78829"},"modified":"2023-03-07T11:59:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T11:59:50","slug":"banks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/dubai\/banking\/main-banks\/","title":{"rendered":"Banks Guide – Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”container” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” el_class=”three-top-tips” css=”.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]The banking system in Dubai is well-developed, reflecting the fact that the city is a center of business and commerce. The large expatriate community means that all banks are familiar with the wants and needs of people like you. With services and product information available in English as well as Arabic, you will be able to easily communicate with the different banks to find the best branch and the best services for you.<\/p>\n

International banks<\/h4>\n

English is the business language of Dubai and all banks, whether local or international, provide products and services in English and Arabic. The main international banks are:<\/p>\n

Barclays Bank PLC\u00a0<\/strong>
\nTel: 800 227 25297 (800 BARCLAYS)
\nhttp:\/\/www.barclays.ae<\/a><\/p>\n

Citibank<\/strong>
\nTel: 04 324 5000
\nhttp:\/\/www.citibank.ae<\/a><\/p>\n

HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
\n<\/strong>Tel: 800 4722
\nhttp:\/\/www.hsbc.ae<\/a><\/p>\n

Standard Chartered Bank
\n<\/strong>Tel: 04 313 8888
\nhttp:\/\/www.standardchartered.ae<\/a><\/p>\n

Typical banking hours<\/h4>\n

Most banks open at 8 am. A few years ago, all banks used to close in the early afternoon. Today, however, many banks and branches stay open much later, sometimes even into the late evening. As there is so much variation, you should contact your bank for opening hours. All banks are closed on Fridays. Other bank holidays are announced in the local press.<\/p>\n

Online banking<\/h4>\n

Online banking is offered by most of the banks in the UAE<\/a>. Security is an issue, as it is with online banking in any country. Scams are not unheard of, typically through emails purportedly from your bank asking you to click on a link or send details. The larger international banks seem to have more security procedures in place to protect their customers.<\/p>\n

ATM machines<\/h4>\n

ATM machines can be found throughout the city in malls, shopping centers, supermarkets, and gas stations. A small AED 2 fee is usually charged if you draw money out of your account from an ATM that is not your own. For advanced services such as balance inquiries and payments, you must visit an ATM machine that belongs to your own bank.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”city-side-bar”][vc_row_inner el_class=”sidebar-section-one”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Top Tips” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”#ffffff” type=”full_width” thickness=”1″ up=”” down=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
01<\/td>\nDubai might look like a Western country but it is still a Middle Eastern country. Make sure you know the rules and stay on the right side of the law.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nWhile Dubai is unbelievably hot in the summer, the weather in winter is wonderful. Make the most of it by investigating the many outdoor activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nChoose an area to live and a school for your children which is close to work location. This will save the whole family a lot of commuting time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nWhen you first arrive, there will be a lot of bureaucracy to deal with. Make sure you have a good supply of passport photocopies and lots of patience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nWith the high turnover of expatriates, people are very welcoming and extremely helpful in practical matters as well as in helping you settle in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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