Bank deposits in the UAE grew in February 2026. The total value of deposits in Dubai's banks increased by 37 billion dirhams, or 2.4%, reaching 1.598 trillion dirhams. Banks in Abu Dhabi recorded a 1.4% increase in deposits, equivalent to 20 billion dirhams, totaling 1.507 trillion dirhams. In other UAE banks, deposits grew by 1.9%, or 5.4 billion dirhams, reaching 293.6 billion dirhams.
Credit lending also showed growth. The volume of credit extended by Dubai's banks rose by 2.1%, or 24 billion dirhams, reaching 1.186 trillion dirhams. In Abu Dhabi banks, the credit portfolio grew by 0.6%, or 7 billion dirhams, totaling 1.216 trillion dirhams. Other UAE banks increased lending by 0.4%, or 900 million dirhams, reaching 227.5 billion dirhams.
Bank investments also grew. Investments by Dubai's banks increased by 1.1%, or 3.8 billion dirhams, totaling 355.5 billion dirhams. In Abu Dhabi banks, investments rose by 1.2%, or 5.5 billion dirhams, reaching 450.3 billion dirhams. In other UAE banks, investments decreased by 0.9%, or 700 million dirhams, totaling 75.1 billion dirhams.
