Top 10 Companies in UAE
The top 10 list of the largest companies in UAE is compiled and updated by the MarcoPolis research team. The list is topped by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Emirates NBD, Etisalat Group and TAQA Group.
The top 10 list of the largest companies in UAE is compiled and updated by the MarcoPolis research team. The list is topped by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Emirates NBD, Etisalat Group and TAQA Group.
Top 10 Companies in UAE | UAE’s Largest Companies
The List
| Rank | Company | Industry | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) |
Banking & Finance | First Abu Dhabi Bank is the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates. It was formed following a merger between First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi. FAB offers financial solutions, products and services through its Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking franchises. |
| 2 |
Emirates NBD |
Banking & Finance | Emirates NBD Bank PJSC is Dubai’s government-owned bank and is one of the largest banking groups in the Middle East in terms of assets. As of March 2022, total assets were AED 694 Billion, (equivalent to approx. USD 189 Billion). The acquisition of DenizBank represents a significant milestone for Emirates NBD with the Group expanding its presence to 13 countries, servicing over 14 million customers. |
| 3 |
Etisalat Group (e&) |
Telecoms | Emirates Telecommunication Group Company PJSC, doing business as Etisalat, is an Emirati-based multinational telecommunications services provider, currently operating in 16 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It is the 18th largest mobile network operator in the world by number of subscribers. In February 2022, the group announced that it was rebranding to e&. |
| 4 |
TAQA Group |
Energy & Water | Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), TAQA is an international energy and water company operating in 11 countries across four continents, including UAE, as well as Canada, Ghana, India, Iraq, Morocco, Netherlands, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and the United States. |
| 5 |
ADCB Group |
Banking & Finance | ADCB is a full-service commercial bank offering a wide range of products and services such as retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate and currency derivatives, Islamic products, project finance, and property management services. |
| 6 |
Dubai Islamic Bank |
Banking & Finance | The Dubai Islamic Bank is an Islamic bank in Dubai, established in 1975 by Haj Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Lootah. It is the first Islamic bank in the world to have incorporated the principles of Islam in all its practices and is the largest Islamic bank in the UAE. The Bank currently operates 90 branches across the UAE, and is present in seven markets worldwide. |
| 7 |
Emaar Properties |
Real Estate | Emaar Properties, owner of Emaar Developments, is an Emirati multinational real estate development company located in the United Arab Emirates. It is a public joint-stock company, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, and has a valuation of US$14 billion. The company operates internationally providing property development and management services. |
| 8 |
Aldar Properties |
Real Estate | Aldar Properties PJSC is a real estate development, management and investment company with headquarters in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The company’s shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Aldar develops and manages major projects within the Abu Dhabi Emirate such as Al Raha Beach, Al Raha Gardens and Yas Island, which includes the Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World and Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi. |
| 9 |
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank |
Banking & Finance | Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC is an Islamic bank based in Abu Dhabi city. ABID was established in 1997 as a Public Joint Stock Company. The Bank commenced commercial operations in 1998, and was formally inaugurated by Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Information and Culture in April 1999. All contracts, operations and transactions are carried out in accordance with Islamic Sharia principles. |
| 10 |
Commercial Bank of Dubai |
Banking & Finance | Commercial Bank of Dubai is a UAE banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Deira, Dubai. With more than US$23 billion in assets, Gulf Business listed CBD as the 7th largest bank in the UAE, based on total assets. CBD provides wholesale, corporate, retail, business, SME, private and affluent banking services. |