United Arab Emirates, Dubai- 23rd January 2008: Emirates Bank, an Emirates NBD company,announced the inauguration of two new branches in Old Town Dubai and Dubai Healthcare City.  The inauguration ceremonies were led by Mr. Jamal bin Ghalaita, Emirates NBD General Manager Consumer Finance and Wealth Management. 

Mr. Jamal bin Ghalaita, Emirates NBD General Manager Consumer Finance and Wealth Management said, "The Emirates NBD Network of branches is growing steadily with new branches being launched in very strategic and significant locations.  Our two newly launched outlets in Old Town Dubai and Dubai Healthcare City will undoubtedly become popular branches for residents of Dubai.  Emirates NBD continues to explore improved ways of reaching its customers and keeps its customers' banking convenience as a priority, always."

The Old Town Branch, located in one of the most prestigious areas of the city and home to the Burj Dubai, is designed to provide its customers with a comfortable environment to tackle their banking needs.  Situated within the Souq Al Dukan Shopping Mall, the branch has easy parking facility for both residents and employees of the area, as well as shoppers of the mall.  The branch also has a 24-hour meBANK area with ATMs and Instant Automated Cash and Cheque Deposit Machines. There is a spacious retail banking area set to efficiently tend to the needs of all retail customers.

The Emirates Bank Dubai Healthcare City Branch is located in the vast medical center of the city in the Oud Metha Area.  In Block B of Dubai Healthcare City, the branch is well-equipped to serve residents, employees and patients visiting the medical facilities.
 
Mr. Mohammed Al Falasi, Head of Alternative Channels-Emirates Bank said, "Emirates Bank believes in the importance of making banking easier for its customers across the UAE. Both Old Town and Dubai Healthcare City are principal locations, which will inevitably become prime banking locations for many of our customers."

The new branches offer retail banking customers the opportunity to experience a traditional banking atmosphere, side by side with the latest state-of-the-art facilities.  The branch layouts and décor give an open plan feel and a customer friendly touch.


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Reported by: Zeina El-Haj,Head of Marketing, PR, Event & Sponsorship,Retail Banking, Consumer Finance & Wealth Management,Emirates NBD
Reported on: 23.01.2008