Bank profile · Branch of an international bank · 2026
Arab African International Bank UAE: UAE Bank Profile (2026)
Updated September 2026 · CBUAE register verified methodology
Arab African International Bank runs a UAE branch focused on corporate banking, trade finance and private clients.
- Type
- Branch of an international bank
- Headquarters
- Dubai
- Founded
- 1973
- SWIFT/BIC
- ARAIAEAD
Overview
About Arab African International Bank UAE
AAIB's UAE arm is a niche corporate and private-banking operation rather than a mass retail bank.
It serves companies and individuals with business flows between the UAE, Egypt and wider Africa.
Arab African International Bank UAE is a good fit if you need:
- ✓ Corporate and trade banking with Egypt/Africa
- ✓ Private banking niche
Products
What Arab African International Bank UAE offers
- Personal loans
- Credit cards
- Mortgages
- Car loans
- Current accounts
- Savings accounts
- Term deposits
- Business & SME banking
- Private banking & wealth
- International transfers
Product line-ups change; confirm the current offer on the bank's website before applying. We deliberately don't publish rates and fees here — they change too often to be evergreen.
Process
How to open an account
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Check which segment (Priority, Premier) fits your profile
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Apply online and talk to a relationship manager
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Pass KYC and enhanced compliance checks
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Activate the account and services
Document pack
- Passport and Emirates ID with a valid residence visa
- Salary certificate (banks usually expect a higher minimum income for international banks)
- Proof of address in the UAE
International banks often serve retail through priority segments with relationship thresholds set individually.
Key facts
Arab African International Bank UAE — key facts
| Type | Branch of an international bank |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dubai |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Ownership | AAIB Group (Egypt) |
| SWIFT/BIC | ARAIAEAD |
| Website | aaib.com |
Location
Where to find Arab African International Bank UAE
Head office: Dubai, UAE
Branch networks and visitor access change — confirm the address and opening hours on the bank's website before you go. The map searches the bank's head office by name; verify the pin before travelling.
FAQ
Arab African International Bank UAE — FAQ
What kind of bank is Arab African International Bank UAE?
Arab African International Bank UAE is a branch of an international bank in the UAE. Founded in 1973; headquartered in Dubai.
Who is behind Arab African International Bank UAE?
Arab African International Bank UAE is part of AAIB Group (Egypt).
What is the SWIFT code of Arab African International Bank UAE?
The SWIFT/BIC code of Arab African International Bank UAE for international transfers is ARAIAEAD. Always confirm the code with the bank itself before sending a payment.
What products does Arab African International Bank UAE offer in the UAE?
Arab African International Bank UAE's product line-up in the UAE includes Personal loans, Credit cards, Mortgages, Car loans, Current accounts, Savings accounts, Term deposits, Business & SME banking, Private banking & wealth and International transfers.
How do I open an account with Arab African International Bank UAE?
As a branch of an international bank, Arab African International Bank UAE opens accounts this way: Check which segment (Priority, Premier) fits your profile → Apply online and talk to a relationship manager → Pass KYC and enhanced compliance checks → Activate the account and services. The basic document pack: Passport and Emirates ID with a valid residence visa, Salary certificate (banks usually expect a higher minimum income for international banks), Proof of address in the UAE. International banks often serve retail through priority segments with relationship thresholds set individually.
Is Arab African International Bank UAE an Islamic bank?
No. Arab African International Bank UAE is a conventional bank that works with interest-based products.
Choosing between banks?
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