Consumer Credit in the United Arab Emirates

In 2025, consumer credit in the United Arab Emirates saw outstanding balance rise at a similar rate to 2023 and 2024. The demand for consumer credit was driven by household spending, increased use of credit cards for day-to-day purchases, and a higher appetite for personal loans linked to housing, education and lifestyle upgrades.

This Consumer Credit in United Arab Emirates report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and store cards. It looks at key players in the market (issuers and operators), number of cards in circulation, numbers transactions and value of transactions. It offers strategic analysis of sector forecasts and trends to watch.

Product coverage: Auto Lending, Card Lending, Durables Lending, Education Lending, Home Lending, Other Personal Lending.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

• Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Credit market;
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.