UAE Fintech Market Trends

Statistics for the 2023 & 2024 UAE Fintech market trends, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. UAE Fintech trend report includes a market forecast to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry trends analysis as a free report PDF download.

Market Trends of UAE Fintech Industry

The Market is Being Driven by the Development of New Technologies

Blockchain and open banking innovations will shape the future of financial services. Neobanks are at the forefront of this evolution because they can overcome the high fees and complex pricing structures of traditional banks while building trust with their customers through streamlined digital services.

In recent years, there has been growth of neobanks and the growth of traditional banks’ digital offerings in the United Arab Emirates. Neobanks seek to attract traditional bank customers by offering products and services typically offered at a lower price point. The fintech regulatory environment in the United Arab Emirates has also played a role in the growth of the neobanks.

Machine learning is revolutionizing the way people interact with banks, insurance companies, and other businesses when it comes to personalized offers and support. In recent years, there has also been a rise in integrated payment providers, which can be used to add payments to an already strong business management platform.

More recently, NFTs have also been used for various other purposes. For example, authors can increase their income by selling digital copies of their work, artists can guarantee royalties, and NFTs can be used as tickets, membership cards, and more.

Fintech in UAE Market: Transactional Value of Neo banking in UAE, In USD Million, 2019-2023

The Growth of E-Commerce is Fueling the Need for Online and Digital Payments

Fintech app developers in the United Arab Emirates are taking advantage of the growing reliance on mobile devices. They are creating feature-rich apps focusing on mobile devices to serve the growing number of smartphone users in the United Arab Emirates. Fintech apps allow customers to manage their money while on the go by providing seamless mobile banking and payment services. Digital wallets have gained immense popularity in the United Arab Emirates. Fintech app developers develop secure payment solutions by leveraging the power of smartphones. They use peer-to-peer payments, multiple payment gateways, and other features to enhance the payment experience.

The United Arab Emirates’s digital transformation has put the country on the cutting edge of technology. A strong technological infrastructure is the basis of a successful e-commerce business. The country’s investments in advanced technology, fast internet connection, and high-speed mobile networks have enabled a smooth online shopping experience for consumers. With more and more people choosing to shop online, e-commerce has quickly become an integral part of the country’s economy. A well-developed infrastructure, wide internet penetration, and an educated and tech-literate population create the perfect environment for e-commerce to thrive.

Fintech in UAE Market: Distribution of Payment Methods for E-Commerce Transactions, In %, By Type, UAE, 2023,

Fintech in UAE Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)