This page compares 4 accounts available in United Arab Emirates, listing minimum deposit, monthly fee, how to apply and non-resident eligibility one by one: 2 can be opened fully online, 1 explicitly accept non-residents, 2 have no minimum deposit. Click any account for the full document checklist, pros and cons and common rejection reasons.
Data updated 2026-10-01 · compiled from published bank terms
| Account | Region | Type | Minimum deposit | Monthly fee | How to apply | Non-residents | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liv by Emirates NBD | United Arab Emirates | Digital Bank | 无首存要求 | 免月费 | Online | Non-residents OK | ★ 4.2 |
| Wio Bank | United Arab Emirates | Digital Bank | 无首存要求 | 基础版免月费 | Online | Conditional | ★ 4.1 |
| Emirates NBD | United Arab Emirates | Traditional Bank | 通常要求首存约 3,000 迪拉姆 | 基础账户免月费，需满足最低结余 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.8 |
| Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank | United Arab Emirates | Traditional Bank | 通常要求一定首存 | 基础账户月费视套餐而定 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.7 |
1 of the 4 accounts on this page explicitly accept non-residents (Liv by Emirates NBD). "Accepts applications" does not mean guaranteed approval — banks still assess your ID, proof of address and source of funds. Without local residence or a tax number, prefer accounts marked as remotely openable.
Not necessarily. 2 of the 4 accounts can be opened fully online (Liv by Emirates NBD, Wio Bank), with no branch visit; the remaining 2 still require a branch visit or an appointment. Online opening depends on whether your documents pass automated checks.
Minimums vary widely — see the "Minimum deposit" column. 2 account(s) have no minimum deposit, so you need not fund on day one. Also watch the minimum balance and monthly fee; dormant accounts can incur charges.
It depends on the account: online accounts are usually approved within minutes to a few working days, while branch or manually reviewed accounts typically take 1 to 3 weeks. The "How to apply" column shows the channel for each account, and timings are on the individual pages.