Skip to main content
LEXAI
Decree

General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (21) of 2011

Dubai Law·21 of 2011

Issued Date
Effective from
Articles
4
Last synced
Sep 14, 2026
Download PDFOfficial source

Plain-language summary

Requires Government entities in Dubai to obtain authorization from the Chairman of the Executive Council before opening bank accounts with financial institution…

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

Article-level text

Key Articles

4 articles

  1. 1

    Article 1

    Article (1) The Chairman of the Executive Council and his First Deputy shall be delegated the power to authorise Government entities to open bank accounts with the financial institutions operating in the Emirate of Dubai, based on the recommendation of the Department of Finance.

  2. 2

    Article 2

    Article (2) Government entities may not open any bank account with financial institutions within or outside the Emirate until the authorisation mentioned in Article (1) above has been obtained.

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) ©2014 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict the Arabic text shall prevail.

    -- 1 of 2 --

    Decree No. (21) of 2011 Authorising Government Entities in the Emirate of Dubai to Open Bank Accounts Page 2 of 2 This decree shall supersede the above-mentioned Decree No. (8) of 2007. Any provision in any other legislation shall be repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Decree.

  4. 4

    Article 4

    Article (4) This Decree shall come into force on the day on which it is issued and shall be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai, on 22 June 2011 Corresponding to 20 Rajab 1432 A.H.

    -- 2 of 2 --

Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.

Reading shortcut

Ask LEXAI a question about 21 of 2011.

Plain-English answers, with a citation back to the exact article. Free with a LEXAI account.

LEXAI provides general legal information, not legal advice. For your specific case, speak to a licensed UAE lawyer.

Ask a question

Keep reading

Related guides

General

Enjaz Abu Dhabi: What Injaz Centres Do and How to Use Them

A practical guide to Enjaz (Injaz) centres in Abu Dhabi — the service centres listed by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department for case filing, notary public work, attestations and court data entry — where they are, what they handle, how hours differ by centre, and why the Saudi visa platform with the same name is a different thing entirely.

5 min read

General

Consumer Complaints in the UAE: How to File One and Escalate It (2026)

A step-by-step guide to the UAE consumer complaint ladder: what you demand from the seller, when the emirate's economic department takes over, how the Ministry of Economy channel works, the laws behind each step, and the point where the courts start.

5 min read

General

Types of Lawyers in the UAE — Advocates, Consultants and Every Practice Area Explained

UAE law licenses two categories of lawyer — advocates who appear in court and legal consultants who advise. This guide maps both, walks through every major practice area, and shows how to verify a licence before hiring anyone.

5 min read