It began with the vision of the founder of Dubai, His Highness, the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum who focused on investing in his people and building Dubai into a modern metropolis. Among his plans, was an official decree that laid the groundwork for the Commercial Bank of Dubai.
The initial banking project was a joint venture between Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank, and the Commercial Bank of Kuwait with minority stakes held by a few UAE businessmen. The decree that established the Commercial Bank of Dubai was issued prior to UAE’s establishment as a country. With the joint venture, CBD began its remarkable story as a bank that grew and prospered along with the growth of the UAE.
Over the years, the capital base of the bank expanded, providing an opportunity to launch a massive restructuring campaign. Importantly in 1982 the Government of Dubai, became a key shareholder in our operations and CBD had evolved into a National Public Shareholding Company.
A dynamic team, disciplined management and a loyal customer base have helped to make CBD’s growth story a success. An extensive branch network across the UAE is re-known for security, professionalism, and dedication to our customers. A laser focus on client needs coupled with a drive for innovation has enabled CBD to provide UAE’s first digital only bank. CBD continues to grow and remains at the forefront of banking innovation to make banking even simpler, smarter and more personalized for our customers.
CBD is looking towards the future, grounded in the past, and focused, as always, on the here and now with our customers: Together Now
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| May 5, 2026 | Middle East weekly: Li Auto expands UAE, Saudi footprint; UAE launches industrial fund; Qatar rolls out business measures; and more | China companies expand in the Middle East SAIC-GM-Wuling partners UMG to target Saudi market On April 26, SAIC-GM-Wuling signed a cooperation agreement with United Motors Group (UMG) of Saudi Arabia, marking its official entry into the Saud... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | FIVE Holdings Secures US$460 Million Facility to Fuel Global Expansion With over US$300 million in available cash post repayment, FIVE gains the freedom to invest in growth, act swiftly on opportunities, and reinforce its position as a leading force in experiential hospitality. | FIVE Holdings has secured a US$460 million revolving credit facility (RCF) with leading financial institutions Commercial Bank of Dubai, AAIB, and Santander. The agreement allows FIVE to repay its US$350 million bond early, significantly lo... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Banks Need to be 'Human-First' in Digital Transformation Keeping up with the competition and keeping an eye out on the latest tech are important, but the 'tech' in question is redundant if it is not intuitive. | We have all heard the buzzwords: digital transformation, digital banking, digital onboarding, you name it. Recently, I came across an industry report which discussed how 52% of financial institutions list enhancing digital experiences as th... |
| Sep 25, 2024 | DiliTrust Empowers In-House Legal Teams with Secure AI-Powered ELM Solutions Through Acquisition of doeLEGAL | Combined Organization Offers Holistic Legal Operations Platform to Legal Teams Around the Globe PARIS, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DiliTrust, the AI-powered suite for in-house legal teams, has acquired the U.S.-based Enterprise Legal Man... |
| May 18, 2021 | Insight Partners backs cross-border payment leader Thunes with US$60 million growth round | Thunes adds top-tier venture capital and private equity investor Insight Partners to its premier group of investors SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech company that connects payment playe... |
| May 18, 2021 | Insight Partners backs cross-border payment leader Thunes with US$60 million growth round | SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech company that connects payment players in more than 100 countries and shown a 100% increase in growth over the past year, continues to attract leading g... |
| May 18, 2021 | Insight Partners backs cross-border payment leader Thunes with US$60 million growth round | SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech company that connects payment players in more than 100 countries and shown a 100% increase in growth over the past year, continues to attract leading g... |
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FAQ about Commercial Bank of Dubai
When was Commercial Bank of Dubai founded?
Commercial Bank of Dubai was founded in 1969.
What has the press written about Commercial Bank of Dubai?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning Commercial Bank of Dubai, among them “Middle East weekly: Li Auto expands UAE, Saudi footprint; UAE launches industrial fund; Qatar rolls out business measures; and more” (May 5, 2026) and “FIVE Holdings Secures US$460 Million Facility to Fuel Global Expansion With over US$300 million in available cash post repayment, FIVE gains the freedom to i...” (Sep 26, 2025).
Is Commercial Bank of Dubai still active?
Yes, Commercial Bank of Dubai is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 18, 2026.