| tdot |
| Hi, I am moving to Dubai in two weeks. Is it easy to open a bank account. I will have my residency visa when I arrive. Also any suggestions on a bank for someone moving from Canada? |
| XRW-147 |
| Resident visa & company letter - u're done. I'm not Canadian but I favour HSBC, Citibank & ABN Amro. |
| fayz |
| Over the last couple weeks, I've heard some really horrible stories about Standard Charter so I would stay away from them, on the flip side I've heard very good things about RAK bank. I use HSBC and no complaints, they aren't great but no problems. |
| Concord |
| I was able to open an account without a residence visa - company letter only (depends on relatioship between company and bank). |
| sharewadi |
| I heard good things about RAK Bank too. HSBC are probably good enough although I got annoyed with them one day and closed my account. But then I think every bank will annoy you one way or another. Lloyds don't have many branches but they're the only bank open 0800-1800 6 days a week AFAIK. Most banks have a minimum balance requirement about 5000 dhs. There's a couple that are less - NBAD is only 1000 dhs I think. |
| mraph33 |
| I checked a lot of banks before I opened my accout (4 months ago). I went with NBD, they rated the best for what my needs are. Standard Charter I know charges for all sorts of things so I agree - stay away from there. |
| terranova |
| standard chartered sucks balls.. |
| beaujarle |
I'll only be getting my residence visa in 3-4 months time...company, newly incorporated in Dubai. In this case, I'm not able to get a bank account (even a normal savings a/c)?????????? :?: :cry: |
| Globetrotter |
Relax, you can open an offshore account as non-resident. You'll only need the usual stuff (passport, utility bills for proof of residence in your home country, reference letter from your primary bank etc.) |
| beaujarle |
Which banks in dubai have this service? Thanks in advance. |
| Globetrotter |
| hsbc for sure |
| rami77 |
| Why not try an Islamic Bank? - Dubai Islamic Bank **** - AbuDhabi Islamic Bank - Sharjah Islamic Bank **** my accounts: current/Saving/VISA in Dubai Islamic Bank. I do all my bank related issues without even visiting the bank; through the internet. |
| benwj |
Also Loyds... and the first year is free. |