First Abu Dhabi Bank — United Arab Emirates
Live offers from First Abu Dhabi Bank in United Arab Emirates, tracked daily by Giraffy.
Live offers
- FAB One Account
- Personal Current Account - Standard
- Personal Current Account - Platinum
- Manchester City Titanium Credit Card
- FAB Rewards Indulge Card
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest bank by total assets, formed by the 2017 merger of First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi. Majority owned by the Abu Dhabi government (through Mubadala and ADIA), FAB serves retail, corporate and institutional clients across the UAE and internationally. FAB is known for its Signature and World credit cards and competitive savings rates.
| Provider | First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) |
|---|---|
| Country | UAE |
| Ownership | Majority Abu Dhabi government-owned (Mubadala, ADIA) |
| Best for | UAE residents who want the UAE's largest bank by assets with full product breadth |
| Alternatives | Emirates NBD, ADCB, ADIB, Mashreq |
Best for
- UAE nationals and residents who want Abu Dhabi's flagship bank with full product range
- High-net-worth individuals — FAB Private has strong wealth management services
- Corporate clients who want a large, internationally-rated UAE bank
Not ideal for
- Users who want Islamic banking exclusively — use ADIB or Dubai Islamic Bank
- Users who want the lowest fees — compare with digital banks for account fees
First Abu Dhabi Bank vs alternatives
First Abu Dhabi Bank vs Emirates NBD
Dubai's leading bank with comprehensive retail banking. FAB vs Emirates NBD: FAB is larger by total assets (Abu Dhabi-focused). Emirates NBD is the Dubai market leader. Compare credit card rewards and savings account rates.
First Abu Dhabi Bank vs ADCB
Abu Dhabi government-linked bank competing on mortgage and credit card products. FAB vs ADCB: Both are Abu Dhabi government-linked banks. Compare credit card benefits and mortgage rates.
First Abu Dhabi Bank vs ADIB
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank — fully Sharia-compliant banking. FAB vs ADIB: FAB is a conventional bank; ADIB is fully Islamic. If you want Sharia-compliant products, choose ADIB. For conventional banking breadth, FAB is stronger.
First Abu Dhabi Bank in United Arab Emirates — FAQ
Is FAB the biggest bank in UAE?
Yes. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest bank by total assets following its 2017 merger. It is majority owned by the Abu Dhabi government.
What is FAB Signature card?
The FAB Signature credit card is one of FAB's premium reward cards offering air miles, cashback and lifestyle benefits. Compare it with Emirates NBD Signature and ADCB Traveller cards on Giraffy.