Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a thriving hub of international commerce and finance. With a significant Indian expatriate community including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) contributing to the economic landscape, it’s no surprise that several Indian banks have established a presence in Abu Dhabi. In this blog, we’ll provide a comprehensive list of Indian banks in Abu Dhabi along with their addresses, contact details, email, and more.
Did You Know: A Quick Fun Fact
In recent years Abu Dhabi and other cities in the United Arab Emirates(UAE) have been home to a growing number of Indian expatriates with a population of over 3.9 million Indian expatriates in the UAE (38% of the total population).
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List of Indian Banks in Abu Dhabi: Branches & Contact Details
Many Indian banks including State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, etc. operate in Abu Dhabi through their overseas branches, subsidiaries, or representative offices. These banks offer several banking and investment services to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) staying in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Listed below are Indian banks in Abu Dhabi:
- State Bank of India
- HDFC Bank
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Bank of Baroda
- Union Bank of India
- ICICI Bank
- Axis Bank
- Federal Bank
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State Bank of India(SBI) Branch in Abu Dhabi
Given below is the address of the SBI Bank Abu Dhabi Branch(Representative Office):
| Address | 6 Shariah Fatima Bint Mubarak – Al Danah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates |
| Contact Number | 97124469488 |
| Opening Hours | Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am-5:30 pmSunday, Closed |
HDFC Bank Branch in Abu Dhabi
Given below is the address of HDFC Bank, Abu Dhabi branch:
| Address | HDFC BANK Ltd (Rep. Office), 203, Salam HQ Building, Opp. Abu Dhabi Municipality, Salam Street, Abu Dhabi (UAE) P.O. Box 106514, UAE |
| Contact Number | +00971 – 26937000 |
| Contact Person | Umashankar Gopalan |
| Fax Number | +00971 – 26440662 |
| Email ID | [email protected] |
| Working Hours | Mon- Fri : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMSat : 9:00 AM – 1.00 PMSun : Holiday |
Kotak Mahindra Bank Branch in Abu Dhabi
Given below is the address of Kotak Mahindra Bank Abu Dhabi Branch (International Office):
| Address | Al Otaiba Building, 907, Hamdan Street, Behind KFC, P. O. Box 131394, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Contact Number | +9712 622 9042 |
Bank of Baroda Branch in Abu Dhabi
Given below is the address of the Bank of Baroda Abu Dhabi Branch:
| Address | Shop 5,6,7, Al Jazaria Tower, Sheikh Hamdaan Street, Abu Dhabi,UAE |
| Branch Code | ABUDHA |
| Swift Code | BARBAEADADH |
| Contact Number | T: +971 2 632 2000 F: +971 2 639 4338 |
| [email protected] |
Union Bank of India Branch in Abu Dhabi
Given below is the address of the representative office of the Union Bank of India Abu Dhabi Branch:
| Address | Representative Office – Al Danah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates |
| Contact Number | +971-2-6222661 |
ICICI Bank Branch in Abu Dhabi
Given below is the address of the ICICI Bank Abu Dhabi Branch(Representative Office):
| Address | 203, EMI Tower – Hamdan Bin Mohammed St – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates |
| Contact Number | +971 2 417 9898 |
Axis Bank Branch in Abu Dhabi
Given below is the address of Axis Bank Limited, Abu Dhabi(Representative office):
| Address | P O Box No.113498, Office No.1003, 10th Floor, Al Masaood Tower, Near Crowne Plaza, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Telephone Number | 00971-26281668 |
Federal Bank Branch in Abu Dhabi
Given below is the address of the representative office of Federal Bank in Abu Dhabi:
| Address | The Federal Bank LtdAbu Dhabi Representative Office, PB No. 112927#402, Al Falah Tower, Al Falah – Muroor Road JnAbu Dhabi, UAE |
| Phone Number | +971 26429368 |
| Fax Number | +971 2 6429386 |
| Email address | [email protected] |
| Chief Representative Officer(Abu Dhabi) | Mr. Aravind KarthikeyanEmail: [email protected] |
Top Indian Bank for NRI Account Opening in Abu Dhabi
Here are some of the best NRI accounts for NRIs living in the Abu Dhabi, UAE:
| Bank | INTEREST RATE (%) P.A. | Minimum Monthly Balance required |
| HSBC Bank | 2% to 2.5% per annum | Average Quarterly Balance (AQB) of Rs 150,000 or more in a combination of savings account, current account and fixed deposit balances |
| DBS Bank | 3% to 3.5% per annum | An initial deposit of INR 5 lakhs is required. Subsequently, the Total Relationship Value (TRV) needs to reach a minimum of INR 30 lakhs within a span of 6 months |
| SBI | – Balance < Rs. 10 cr: 2.70%– Balance Rs. 10 cr & above: 3.00% | – Rs. 1 lakh for Metro & Urban areas and– Rs. 50,000 for Semi-Urban and rural areas |
| HDFC Bank | – 3.50% (Rs. 50 Lakhs and above)– 3% (below 50 Lakhs) | Metro / Urban branches: AMB Rs.10,000Semi-Urban Branches: AMB Rs.5,000Rural Branches: AQB Rs.2,500 |
| ICICI Bank | – For balance Rs. 50 lakh or above: 3.50%– For balance below Rs. 50 lakh: 3% | Rs. 10,000 |
| Federal Bank | – Up to Rs. 1 lakh: 4.25%– Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh: 5.50%– Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh: 6.00%– Rs. 25 lakh and to Rs. 7.5 Crore: 7.00%– Rs. 7.5 Crore to Rs. 25 Crore: 6.25%– Rs. 25 Cr to Rs. 50 Cr: 6.25%– Rs. 50 cr upto Rs. 100 cr: 5.25%– Rs. 100 cr to Rs. 200 cr: 6.00%– Rs. 200 cr to Rs. 400 cr: 4.00%– Rs. 400 cr: 5.25% | The average monthly balance required for FED NRI Power is Rs. 5,000. |
| Yes Bank | – 4% (up to 1 lakh)4.25% (Rs. 1 lakh to 5 lakh)– 5% (Rs. 5 lakh to 10 lakh)– 6% (Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 1Cr)6.25% (Rs. 1 cr to 10 cr)– 6.00% (Rs. 10cr to Rs. 25 Cr) | Rs. 10,000 |
Note: Interest rates are subject to periodic change.
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How to open an NRI account from Abu Dhabi?
For NRI account opening in Abu Dhabi, NRIs need to visit the official website of the bank if they want to open an NRI account. Locate the NRI account application form and fill the form with relevant details. Once this is done, the bank representative will call you to further assist with the account opening process.
You can also open your NRI account from Abu Dhabi online via SBNRI’s partner banks. Please refer to the below section for the online NRI account creation from Abu Dhabi.
NRI Account Opening through SBNRI
To apply for an NRI account online, you have two options. You can either click the “Apply for NRI” button on this page or utilize the SBNRI app. The SBNRI app is a unique platform designed specifically for the convenience of opening an NRI account online. Here are the simple steps to apply for an online NRI account using the SBNRI app:
- Download the SBNRI app from either the Google Play Store or the App Store.
- Log in to the app using your credentials.
- Tap on the “Open NRI account” button and choose the desired bank from the provided list.
- Utilize the in-app scanning feature to scan and upload your KYC documents.
- Finally, click on the “Apply” button, and your application will be submitted.
By following these steps, you can easily apply for an NRI account online using the user-friendly SBNRI app.
Contact SBNRI
Indian Banks operating in Abu Dhabi offer various banking and investment services to NRI retail and corporate customers and citizens, such as NRE/ NRO accounts, fixed deposits, loans, and credit cards.
NRIs living in Abu Dhabi and other cities in the UAE can avail of a variety of online financial services available in India, including NRO, NRE account opening, investment in India, tax filing, and a lot more. You can download SBNRI App to apply for an NRI account with nominal documentation in just 10 minutes.
You can also click on the button below to open an NRI account. Also, visit our blog and Youtube Channel for more details.
FAQs
Is SBI available in Abu Dhabi?
- Yes, State Bank of India has a representative office in Abu Dhabi where you can open your NRI account.
Is Kotak Mahindra Bank in Abu Dhabi?
- Yes, Kotak Mahindra Bank has a presence in Abu Dhabi via its international office. Please refer the above blog for Kotak Mahindra Abu Dhabi Branch details.
Is HDFC available in Abu Dhabi?
- Yes, HDFC Bank services are available in Abu Dhabi via their representative office. Please refer to the HDFC Bank Abu Dhabi Branch details in the above blog.
Which Indian banks have branches in Abu Dhabi?
- Listed below are Indian banks with branches in Abu Dhabi:
- State Bank of India
- HDFC Bank
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Bank of Baroda
- Union Bank of India
- ICICI Bank
- Axis Bank
- Federal Bank
What is the process of NRI account opening in Abu Dhabi?
- For NRI account opening in Abu Dhabi, NRIs need to visit the official website of the bank they want to open an NRI account with. Locate the NRI account application form and fill the form with relevant details. Once this is done, the bank representative will call you to further assist with the account opening process.
Are there any restrictions on the repatriation of funds from NRI accounts?
- While NRE and FCNR accounts are freely repatriable, allowing funds to be transferred back to the country of residence or any other country without restrictions, repatriation from NRO accounts is subject to specific guidelines set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Can NRIs open bank accounts in the UAE?
- Yes, NRIs living in the UAE can open Indian bank account provided they have necessary documents. They can apply for the NRI account opening in UAE in online as well as offline mode.
Which bank is best for Indians in Abu Dhabi?
- There are many Indian banks in Abu Dhabi catering to the NRI and OCI financial needs. You can refer the blog above to find the list of banks in Abu Dhabi for NRIs/OCIs along with their contact details and also the best NRE accounts for NRIs/OCIs in Abu Dhabi.
