1 Dubai Islamic Bank
2 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
3 Emirates Islamic Bank
4 Noor Islamic Bank
5 Al Hilal Bank
6 HSBC Amanah
7 Sharja Islamic bank
8 Badr Al-Islami(Islamic Banking Division of Mashreq Bank)
9 Attijari Al Islami(Islamic Banking arm of Commercial Bank of Dubai)
Trading
List of Islamic Banks in the UAE
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 2, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 17, 2020
Key Takeaways
- The UAE hosts several fully Sharia‑compliant Islamic banks operating under CBUAE regulation.
- Dubai Islamic Bank, founded in 1975, is the world’s first full‑service Islamic bank and largest in the UAE by assets. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, established in 1997, is a leading modern Islamic bank with strong digital innovation. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Other key players include Emirates Islamic (part of Emirates NBD, founded 2004), Sharjah Islamic Bank, Noor Bank (now merged into DIB), Al Hilal Bank, Badr Al‑Islami (Islamic window of Mashreq) and Attijari Al Islami (Islamic arm of Commercial Bank of Dubai).
References
Frequently Asked Questions
Which was the first Islamic bank in the UAE?
Dubai Islamic Bank, established in 1975, is the world’s first full‑service Islamic bank. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Islamic_Bank?utm_source=openai))
Is Noor Bank still operating independently?
No, Noor Bank merged into Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) around 2020–2021 and its services continue under DIB. ([growislamic.com](https://growislamic.com/list-of-banks-in-uae-2026/?utm_source=openai))
What defines a fully Islamic bank versus Islamic window?
Fully Islamic banks are standalone Sharia‑compliant institutions; Islamic windows are dedicated divisions within conventional banks offering Sharia‑compliant services. ([centralbank.ae](https://www.centralbank.ae/en/our-operations/islamic-finance/islamic-banking/?utm_source=openai))
Tags
Related Articles
Nord Stream 2 pipeline owner sues EU over Russian gas ban
Energy Fuels to buy Germany's VAC as rare earths magnet race heats up
Madrid skyscraper fire is under control, police say
Blackstone plans $30 billion investment in Japan AI data centres, Nikkei reports
Deutsche Boerse seeks approval under EU subsidies rules for Allfunds deal
More from Trading
Explore more articles in the Trading category
Why the Best Traders Spend More Time Reading Markets Than Predicting Them
Why Smart Traders Are Learning to Respect Market Silence
Why the Best Traders Learn to Read Risk Before Price
The Trading Skill That Becomes More Valuable as Markets Get Faster
The Trading Question That Matters More Than Market Direction
The Trading Discipline That Matters Most When Markets Move Too Fast
The Trading Advantage Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Market Context Matters More Than Signals
The Overlooked Trading Edge: Why Adaptability Is Becoming More Valuable Than Accuracy
The Hidden Force Behind Modern Trading: Why AI Is Making Markets More Emotional
The Trading Advantage Hidden in Time: Why Market Timing Is Often Misunderstood
The Market Clue Most Traders Miss: Why Capital Flows Matter More Than Headlines
The Hidden Force Behind Every Trade: Why Market Confidence Matters More Than You Think