[2][4][5] CBD was founded in 1969, by an Amiri Decree issued by the late Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

[6][7][8] CBD provides Wholesale, Corporate, Retail, Business, SME, Private and Affluent banking services.

The bank is adjusting its branch model to prioritize sales, service, and support, while also maintaining digital and mobile channels.

[10] In 2022, CBD partnered with fintech company Postpay to provide transaction banking, debt funding, and e-commerce solutions.

[11] In 2024, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Du from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) announced their collaboration with CBD.