A disciplined way to save - easy, consistent and rewarding

A Shariah compliant solution that helps disciplined savers grow their wealth through regular monthly contributions while earning competitive expected profit. Whether you're planning for a major purchase, a family milestone, education expenses, or simply building financial security, the Recurring Wakala Deposit makes saving easy, consistent and rewarding.

Key Benefits

Regular Savings Made Simple

Regular Savings Made Simple

Grow your savings steadily through fixed monthly contributions.

Competitive Expected Profit

Competitive Expected Profit

Earn attractive expected profit on your accumulated savings throughout the deposit term.

Minimum Monthly Contribution

Minimum Monthly Contribution

Start your savings journey with a minimum monthly contribution of AED 500 or USD 200.

Why Choose the Recurring Wakala Deposit

Competitive Returns

Strong expected profit potential

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Flexible Contributions

Choose your amount and tenor

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Shariah compliant

Invested the Shariah compliant way

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Currency Choice

Save in AED or USD

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Convenient & Hassle-Free

Set up once, save automatically

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Expected Profit Rates

Pick your tenor and grow your earnings

Competitive expected profit rates to help your savings grow. Pick your preferred tenor and start growing your earnings in AED or USD.

Limited Time Offer — valid until 30 November 2026
TenureExpected Profit Rate in AED Expected Profit Rate in USD
6 Months2.70%2.70%
1 Year3.00%3.00%
2 Years2.70%2.70%
3 Years2.00%2.00%
4 Years2.00%2.00%
5 Years2.00%2.00%

Profit Illustration

See how your savings could grow

Based on a monthly contribution of AED 500.

Tenor6 Months1 Year2 Years3 Years4 Years5 Years
Expected Profit Rate (p.a.)2.70%3.00%2.70%2.00%2.00%2.00%
Total Contribution* (AED)3,0006,00012,00018,00024,00030,000
Maturity Amount** (AED)3,024.046,098.6312,341.7118,563.0824,993.7931,546.15

*Sum of all installments at the time of maturity.
**Sum of all installments including expected profit amount at the time of maturity.

Eligibility & Account Opening

How to get started with your Recurring Wakala Deposit?

Check your eligibility, register your interest, and sit back. Your savings are in responsible hands.

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Individuals

Who can apply

  • UAE Nationals and Residents
  • Minors (through guardians)
  • Joint account holders

How to apply

  • devices Submit your request via Online or Mobile Banking
  • account_balance Visit any Emirates Islamic branch
  • manage_accounts Apply through your Relationship Manager
  • headset_mic Contact the Call Centre for guidance
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Businesses

Who can apply

  • Sole proprietorships
  • Partnership firms
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Joint Stock Establishments

How to apply

  • devices Submit your request via Online or Mobile Banking
  • account_balance Visit any Emirates Islamic branch
  • manage_accounts Apply through your Relationship Manager
  • headset_mic Contact the Call Centre for assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Recurring Wakala Deposit.

A Recurring Wakala Deposit is a Shariah compliant solution that allows customers to make regular monthly contributions while earning expected profit over the selected deposit tenor.

Monthly contributions are automatically transferred from your Emirates Islamic current or savings account into your Recurring Wakala Deposit.

No, the monthly contribution amount is fixed as defined at the start of the investment period.

Yes. Funds are invested in Shariah-approved activities under a Wakala arrangement.

Upon maturity, you will receive your accumulated contributions along with the expected profit earned during the deposit term.

Early closure may be permitted subject to the applicable terms mentioned in the applicable Master Wakala Agreement.

In case you miss one of your monthly installments, the Bank will not recover that installment from your designated current or savings account for that missed month, and your principal at the time of maturity will be reduced accordingly based on the missed month(s).
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