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Unclaimed assets in United Arab Emirates
ModerateData confidence Last updated 2026-07-01
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Estimated unclaimed
AED 3B+ (est.)
≈ $800M · AED
Government authority
Central Bank of the UAE — Dormant Accounts Regulation
Official search
Direct enquiry to bank; CBUAE oversight
Overview
Under the CBUAE Dormant Accounts Regulation, balances inactive for defined periods are transferred to an 'Unclaimed Balances Account' at the Central Bank, but customers retain the right to reclaim through their bank. There is no single public search; claims start with the account-holding bank.
Asset types held
Dormant accountsUnclaimed balancesSafe deposit contents
Documents you'll typically need
- Emirates ID / passport
- Account details
- Estate documents for heirs
Common mistakes
- • Assuming transferred balances are lost
- • Not initiating the claim through the original bank
Success tips
- • Contact the bank that held the account; it retrieves funds from the CBUAE
Frequently asked questions
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