UAE Car Loan Calculator
Estimate your monthly car-loan payment under UAE Central Bank rules. Flat rate and reducing rate both supported.
How to use
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Enter the car price in AED.
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Enter the down payment. UAE minimum is 20% for private vehicles.
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Select whether the bank quoted you a reducing rate (APR) or a flat rate.
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Enter the rate exactly as quoted; the calculator converts between the two.
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Enter the tenure in months. Maximum 60 months for most UAE car loans.
Frequently asked questions
The UAE Central Bank requires a minimum 20% down payment on private vehicles for expatriates and 15% for UAE nationals. Some dealer-subsidised promotions go lower but are rare.
60 months is the standard maximum. A few banks offer 72 or 84 months for high-value vehicles but charge higher rates.
Most UAE dealers quote a FLAT rate, which applies to the full original loan amount over the whole tenure. A '3.49% flat' loan over 5 years costs roughly the same as a 6.5% reducing loan. Always ask for the reducing-rate equivalent.
Flat rates usually sit between 2% and 5%. Reducing rates usually sit between 4% and 10%. A 2.49% flat rate on a 5-year loan is roughly equivalent to 4.75% reducing, which is about the best most UAE buyers see.
One-time bank processing fee (~1% of loan, capped around AED 2,500), mandatory vehicle insurance (separate annual premium), life-insurance premium (bundled monthly) and an early-settlement fee capped at 1% of outstanding or AED 10,000, whichever is lower.
Yes, but most banks only finance used cars up to 5–7 years old at higher reducing rates (6%–9%) and shorter tenures. The down-payment minimum is the same as for a new car.
Functionally yes, but structured differently. The bank buys the car and sells it to you at a fixed profit markup (Murabaha). The monthly cost is comparable to a flat-rate conventional loan. Compare on total cost, not rate label.
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Source: UAE Central Bank Consumer Credit Regulations · Last verified 2026-04. Verify on CBUAE Rulebook. This tool provides estimates only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Always verify your specific situation with the relevant UAE authority or a licensed advisor before taking action.