Big news, Remitly is officially open in Abu Dhabi. This is a moment we have been working toward for a long time, and we could not be more excited to share it with our customers across the UAE who trust us to get their money home safely, quickly, and affordably.

The UAE has always been central to our vision. As the world’s second largest remittance region, it is home to one of the largest and most diverse expatriate communities on the planet – with people sending money home every month to South Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond. Opening an office in Abu Dhabi is not just a business decision. It is a statement about where Remitly belongs.

Why Abu Dhabi, why now. The hardworking individuals who send a portion of every paycheck back home, deserve financial services that are fast, transparent, and genuinely built around their lives. We have spent time on the ground here, learning what these communities actually need and earning their trust. 

Bringing the right people together. Our presence in Abu Dhabi has always been grounded in people – our customers, senior industry leaders, regional decision-makers, and partners who are shaping the future of financial services in this region. The relationships we have built here reflect exactly the kind of presence we intend to grow: grounded in trust, oriented toward the long term, and always centred on the people we serve.

“The UAE has some of the most active remittance corridors globally — and behind every transfer is a family relationship that we take seriously. We’ve spent the last 18 months building here, learning what these communities actually need, and earning their trust by being among them on the ground. Opening this office in Abu Dhabi is about making a permanent commitment to that work — to the regulators, partners, and above all the people who send money home from this region every month. This is where our vision is most urgently felt, and we are just getting started.” Said Davis Dominic Parakal, GCC General Manager at Remitly 

What this means for our customers. Our Abu Dhabi office means we are even closer to understanding what you need, closer to the partners and regulators who shape this region, and more committed than ever to building a service you can genuinely rely on.

We are here. We are invested. And we are just getting started.