Did You Leave UAE Without Settling Unpaid Credit Card Dues? Here’s What You Need to Do

Did You Leave UAE Without Settling Unpaid Credit Card Dues? Here’s What You Need to Do

Question. I left Dubai two years ago leaving some unpaid amount on my credit card. I was in financial trouble and unable to pay then. Now, I am planning to come back to Dubai to look for a job. Will I get arrested at the airport? Do I have to contact the bank and settle the amount to avoid arrest?

It should be noted that in the UAE at the time of granting a credit card facility to the customer, the banks or financial institutions (the 'bank') may collect a cheque from the customer as security against the credit limit of the credit card facility granted in addition to a signed application form which may contain the terms and conditions of the credit card facility. Based on the documents executed by