Benefits of Home Finance for UAE Nationals

Achieve your homeownership goals with Emirates Islamic’s Home Finance for UAE Nationals. Access flexible, Shariah-compliant solutions for buying, building, or completing your home, along with competitive profit rates, construction support, and financing options for approved developments across the UAE.

Key Benefits

Flexible Monthly Payments

Convenient monthly payments with longer payment tenures of up to 25 years.

High Finance Amounts

Finance up to 85% of the property value, with a maximum of  25 million.

Expert Project Support

Engineering and project monitoring services at no additional cost for under construction properties.

Why Choose Our Home Finance

Financing Up to 85%

High funding based on your property’s value

High Finance Amounts

Flexible limits to suit your project needs.

Quick Approvals

Fast processing and turnaround

Competitive EIBOR-Linked Profit Rates

Market-aligned and transparent pricing

Long Payment Tenors

Payment periods of up to 25 years

Convenient Monthly Payments

Easy instalments with direct debit

Takaful Protection

Coverage for life and property risks

Streamlined Documentation & Low Processing Fees

Simple requirements with cost-effective fees

Engineering & Project Support

Complimentary oversight for construction.

Comprehensive Product Suite

Designed for UAE Nationals

Giving you the flexibility to build your home the way you always wanted it to be. Using the Islamic principle of Forward Ijarah, the bank Finance the construction of the property. Once completed, we lease the property back to you under the agreed payment plan.

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Check the documents needed for your application, including identity, employment, income, and property details.

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For Construction Finance only. View the required details to estimate instalments and plan your finance request.

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Types of Developments

Explore a wide range of housing and construction options approved for UAE Nationals, including granted land and national housing programs designed to support your homeownership journey.
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Restricted Properties (areas in which properties are allowed only for UAE nationals) across all seven Emirates

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Construction Finance available on granted land with first-rank and second-rank mortgages.

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (Second-rank mortgages). Click here to learn more.

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Sharjah Housing Program (First-rank mortgages).

Documentation Required

To ensure a smooth and efficient application process, please prepare the required documents.

  • Copy of valid passport (original required for verification)
  • Copy of Khulasat Al Qaid or National ID (original required for verification)
  • Original Salary Certificate (less than 45 days old) showing length of employment, designation, and salary package OR
  • Salary Transfer Letter (if salary is transferred to Emirates Islamic) containing details on length of service, current designation and salary package.*
  • Last 6 months bank statements reflecting salary credits
  • Liability letter (less than 30 days old) showing borrowings with the bank to which your salary is transferred
  • Original property documents, including:
    • Quote/Offer Letter from the seller
    • Sale and Purchase agreement
    • Title Deed/Mulkia and Site Plan
    • In case of Sheikh Zayed Housing Program (SZHP), Mohammad Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) and Sharjah Housing Program (SHP), copy of valid facility approval

Please Note: For Government/Semi-Government organizations, salary credited to the customer's Emirates Islamic Bank Account will be considered as evidence of assignment.


For Contractor Payments, please click here to view the list of documents in the required formats.

  • Evidence of down payment (if applicable)
  • Approved drawings
  • Bill of quantity, signed by all parties on each page
  • Property specifications
  • Schedule of work
  • Cash flow statement
  • Building permit
  • Demarcation certificate
  • Owner share completion (if applicable)
  • Contractor/consultant trade license copies
  • Performance bond / bank guarantee
  • Retention bond undertaking
  • Contractor opening an account with Emirates Islamic

Frequently Asked Questions

There are several key differences. With a conventional home mortgage/home loan, you borrow money to buy a house and then pay the money back over a number of years. You are charged interest on the money you borrow, which is in contravention of Shari'a principles.


In Islamic Home Financing, you will identify the property that you wish to buy and the bank will purchase it on your behalf from the seller. Instead of selling the property to you, the Bank will lease it to you for an agreed period. At the same time, the Bank undertakes to provide the property as a gift to you as long you fulfill all the terms and conditions spelt out in the lease agreement.


The distinguishing feature of this mode is that the assets remain the property of the bank. Over the term of the finance, the bank becomes the landlord and you assume the role of a tenant. During this period you make monthly payments, which consist of a contribution towards the purchase price of the property (principal) and rental payments (profit / interest). When you have made enough 'capital' contributions to match the original purchase price, we transfer the property to you.

Yes, you can refinance the existing home loan facility with other banks through Emirates Islamic Home Finance.

No, Emirates Islamic does not charge any additional profit on accrued profit on any credit product granted to customers.

Yes, you can apply for a finance transfer subject to meeting our eligibility and documentation requirements.

The finance tenure can go up to 25 years, depending on your profile and eligibility.

A down payment may be required depending on the property type, valuation, and construction stage.

Yes, Takaful coverage is required and is arranged as part of the home finance process to ensure customer protection.

Yes, self-employed applicants may apply by submitting the required financial and business documents.

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