Car Loan Interest Rates in UAE 

Planning to buy a car in the UAE? Most residents choose bank financing instead of paying full cash. Car loan interest rates in the UAE are competitive, but they vary based on your salary, credit score, employer, and loan tenure.

Here is a clear breakdown of car loan interest rates in 2026.

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 How Car Loans Work in UAE

• Minimum salary required (usually AED 5,000+)

• Down payment: Minimum 20% (as per UAE Central Bank rules)

• Maximum loan tenure: 5 years

• Maximum financing: 80% of car value

• Insurance required

Both new and used cars can be financed.

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  Current Car Loan Interest Rates (2026)

Interest rates in UAE typically range between:

• Flat rate: 1.99% – 3.5%

• Reducing rate equivalent: Around 3.8% – 6.5%

Important: Flat rate looks lower but reducing rate shows the real cost. Always ask the bank for the reducing balance rate.

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  Top Banks Offering Car Loans in UAE

  Emirates NBD

Highlights:

• Competitive interest rates

• Fast approval

• Financing for new & used cars

• Up to 60 months tenure

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   ADCB

• Attractive promotional rates

• Flexible repayment options

• Online application available

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  Dubai Islamic Bank

• Sharia-compliant auto finance

• Profit-based financing

• Competitive rates

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   Mashreq

• Low interest promotions

• Quick loan processing

• Suitable for salaried professionals

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  RAKBANK

• Finance for used cars

• Flexible down payment options

• Competitive flat rates

  Example Loan Calculation

Let’s say:

• Car price: AED 100,000

• Down payment (20%): AED 20,000

• Loan amount: AED 80,000

• Interest rate: 2.5% flat

• Tenure: 5 years

Estimated monthly installment: Around AED 1,450–1,550

(Exact amount depends on reducing rate and bank charges.)

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  Factors That Affect Interest Rate

✔ Salary amount
✔ Credit score (AECB report)
✔ Employer category
✔ Loan tenure
✔ New vs used car
✔ Bank promotions

Higher salary and strong credit score usually mean lower rates.