Youtube channels about personal finance and investing (Dubai & UAE)

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Are you looking to enhance your financial literacy for your life in the UAE (or if you're considering the move)?

Explore YouTube channels dedicated to investment, taxation, real estate, and money management, all tailored to the unique context of both Dubai and the broader Emirates.

_{Compliance note: Did you know that finfluencers (financial influencers) in the UAE are required to be authorized by the SCA? Check the list of SCA-authorized finfluencers here.}

English‑language channels to follow in the UAE

• Wali Khan - English - Personal finance & broker comparisons;
• Investing in the Web - Investment platform reviews and comparisons;
• Sarwa - all you need to know about investing from the UAE with a local investment platform;
• Mahmoud Khodor - MENA’s self‑proclaimed largest business podcast. Great for learning entrepreneurship;
• MoneyDubai - Short-form content about money in Dubai & the UAE.
• Islamic Finance Guru (IFG) - UK‑based channel dedicated to halal personal finance. Best for muslim investors.

Wali Khan - English

With +90k subscribers, telecom‑engineer‑turned‑fin‑educator Wali Khan explains everything from “first salary budgeting” to deep‑dive broker reviews (Sarwa vs Baraka vs IBKR) and Dubai property case studies.

His English Youtube channel has +5k subscribers, while his Urdu channel has 90k+ subscribers.

Sarwa

Sarwa is one of the biggest investment platforms in the UAE.

Sarwa’s Youtube channel teaches index‑fund investing, dollar‑cost averaging and the tax treatment of US‑domiciled ETFs for UAE residents - all in bite‑sized videos under ten minutes. A great resource for Dubai & UAE residents!

Check Sarwa’s Youtube channel here!

Investing in the Web

Investing in the Web focuses on brokerage reviews and comparisons. Here, you’ll find UAE investment app reviews, and step-by-step guides on how to invest from the UAE.

Check Investing in the Web’s Youtube channel here!

Mahmoud Khodor

Host of Builders, MENA’s self‑proclaimed largest business podcast, interviewing VC and fintech founders from Dubai’s start‑up scene - perfect for the corporate‑finance and entrepreneurship crowd.

Check Mahmoud Khodor’s Youtube channel!

MoneyDubai

Reels and shorts that simplify UAE IPOs, Islamic finance concepts and personal‑finance tips.

Best for short-form content, especially on Instagram and TikTok.

Explore the channel here.

Islamic Finance Guru (IFG)

A UK‑based channel dedicated to halal personal finance - covering stock and ETF screening, real estate, zakat, riba avoidance, crypto screens, and entrepreneurship - led by co‑founders Ibrahim Khan and Mohsin Patel. IFG complements the YouTube content with guides, courses, and a podcast network aimed at helping Muslims make sharia‑compliant money decisions.

Check the channel here.

Arabic‑language channels

• UAEMinistryofFinance - official briefings on budgets, new taxes and policy.
• Mokhbir Eqtisadi – 2M+ subscriber explainer channel covering Gulf markets and sovereign wealth funds.
• Al Mal Channel – interviews on Dubai property, sukuk and SME finance (500 k+ subs).

Urdu/Hindi‑language channels

• Wali Khan (UR) – the main Urdu channel (91 k subs) mirrors his English content but adds remittance tips and Zakat planning.

Conclusion

Following personal finance YouTube channels can be an interactive and straightforward way to learn about personal finance. Feel free to check out our list of other financial literacy resources on our Blog.

If you have any feedback or suggestions for other YouTube channels to add to this page, please get in touch with us.

Happy learning and successful money management!