Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) Maximiser Wakala Deposit
Islamic Bank Accounts in Abu Dhabi
A short-to-medium term Wakala deposit with a published expected profit rate of 3.40% per annum for a fixed 18-month tenor. Minimum deposit is AED 10,000, the lowest entry point on DIB's fixed Wakala shelf, and the deposit is AED-only. Designed as a goal-saver product for customers who want a committed tenor without locking money for 3 to 5 years.
Maximiser is the entry ticket to DIB's Wakala economics: AED 10,000 in, 3.40% expected, 18 months, done. That undercuts the AED 25,000 gate on the rest of the shelf and beats DIB's savings accounts by a wide margin for money you can commit. Rate-shoppers should note Emirates Islamic's Booster Wakala pays a published 3.25% at 1 year (AED 25,000 minimum) and DIB's own Long-Term Wakala reaches 4.40% at 5 years, so Maximiser wins specifically on the low minimum and mid tenor. The AED-only restriction is its main blind spot.
Pros
- Rate printed on the page, verifiable by anyone before applying
- Accessible AED 10,000 minimum vs AED 25,000 for most DIB Wakalas
- 18 months fills the gap between 1-year and 3-year products
Cons
- AED only; USD savers must use the separate USD Wakala
- Single fixed tenor; no flexibility on term length
- Expected rate can differ from realised profit under Wakala reconciliation
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Product Details
Account Type
Term deposit (Wakala)
Monthly Fee
AED 0
Min Deposit
AED 10,000
Structure
Wakala; expected 3.40% p.a. over fixed 18-month tenure
Term Options
18 months
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) in Abu Dhabi
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB)'s Term deposit (Wakala) serves customers in Abu Dhabi. Islamic savings accounts in the UAE pay declared Mudarabah profit rather than interest, with rates announced from actual pool results and profit conditions on balance and withdrawals. There is no monthly maintenance fee on this account. The provider is licensed and supervised by the Central Bank of the UAE; note that the UAE has no standing retail deposit insurance scheme. Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) operates across the UAE, so Abu Dhabi residents have full access to this product.
Shariah Compliance & Oversight
DIB's Internal Sharia Supervision Committee (ISSC) has five members appointed by the 2024 General Assembly for a three-year term ending February 2027, with the appointments approved by the Higher Sharia Authority of the Central Bank of the UAE: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Rahim Sultan Al Olama (Chairman), Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari (Vice Chairman), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaseem (Executive Member), Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram Laldin (Member) and Sheikh Prof. Ibrahim Ali Abdulla Al Mansoori (Member). The ISSC independently supervises transactions, activities and products and its report is ratified at the AGM (dib.ae/about-us/leadership-team/ISSC and AGM disclosures, verified 2026-08-05).
2026-08-05
Why It's Halal
DIB names the contract: investment is subject to Sharia principles applicable to investment under a Wakala (agency) contract, with the bank investing the funds in its Shariah-compliant pool as the depositor's agent. The 3.40% figure is an expected profit rate based on past performance, not a guaranteed interest rate, which DIB states explicitly on its deposit pages. A downloadable Shariah Certificate is linked, and the five-scholar ISSC approved by the CBUAE Higher Sharia Authority supervises the product. The economics differ from a conventional CD in that returns depend on actual pool performance and the rate is a target rather than a debt obligation.
Regional Availability
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) serves all of the UAE
✓ Available nationwide including Abu Dhabi
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