UAE Finance Guide
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About UAE Finance Guide
Welcome to UAEFinanceGuide.com — your practical playbook for personal finance in the UAE. We help expats in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and beyond make smarter money decisions about bank accounts, credit cards, insurance, taxes, investments and the cost of living.
Our promise is simple: independent comparisons, clear explanations, and actionable checklists tailored to the realities of expat life.
Our mission
To make UAE expat finance simple, transparent and doable. We translate complex rules, fees and eligibility criteria into step‑by‑step guides you can act on today.
What we cover
Banking: how to open a bank account in the UAE, best current & savings accounts for expats, international transfers.
Cards: best credit cards in Dubai, no‑annual‑fee cards, rewards/cashback, salary & residency requirements.
Insurance: health, car, home and life policies for expats; what’s mandatory per emirate.
Taxes: UAE tax residency essentials, double taxation agreements, VAT basics for individuals.
Investing: ETFs, broker access for non‑residents, local vs offshore options, fees.
Cost of living: rent, utilities, schooling, transport — realistic budgets and savings ideas.
What makes us different
Expat‑first lens: We focus on residency status, sponsor rules, documentation and practical hurdles expats actually face.
Independent & transparent: Coverage is editorially driven. If a link is affiliate or a placement is sponsored, we say so clearly. We never sell rankings.
Actionable resources: calculators, checklists, comparison tables and decision workflows you can use in minutes.
Plain English: No jargon. We prefer examples, scenarios and clear caveats.