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Rewards credit cards in the UAE

Compare 43 rewards cards from 14 banks, benefits, fees and rewards in one place.

Best rewards credit cards in the UAE: August 2026

These 43 cards are listed by bank, not ranked

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43 cards

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Aafaq Platinum Credit Card

  • Earn 2 AIF Rewards per AED 1 on international spend, 1 on retail spend
  • Complimentary airport lounge access at participating lounges via Mastercard
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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Aafaq World Elite Credit Card

  • Earn 5 AIF Rewards per AED 1 on dining and online shopping, 3 on non-AED spend, 1 on other retail (excluding petrol, supermarkets, utilities and many common categories)
  • Complimentary airport lounge access for cardholder and one guest
AED 1,050/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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ADCB TouchPoints Infinite Credit Card

  • Earn up to 1.5 TouchPoints per AED 1 on most spend; 0.4 on supermarkets, dining and UK/EEA
  • Unlimited lounge access at 1,200+ lounges (Visa Airport Companion), self plus 1 guest
AED 1,050/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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ADCB TouchPoints Platinum Credit Card

  • Earn up to 1 TouchPoint per AED 1 (note: lower rates apply on fuel, groceries, and several other categories)
  • Visa: 3 lounge visits/year at 1,200+ lounges; Mastercard: 4 visits/year at 25+ lounges
AED 630/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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ADCB TouchPoints Titanium & Gold Credit Card

  • Earn up to 0.5 TouchPoints per AED 1, or 0.4 TP on supermarkets and fast food
  • 5,000 bonus TouchPoints when you spend AED 5,000 in a month (100,000 TP = AED 500)
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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ADCB Betaqti Credit Card

  • Earn up to 3 TouchPoints per AED 1 on general, dining, travel and online spend
  • 14 airport lounge visits a year (1,200+ lounges) via Mastercard Travel Pass, plus 4 complimentary Careem airport rides a year
AED 2,100/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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ADIB Exceed Visa Covered

  • Earn 1 Exceed Reward per AED 100 on international spend, 0.5 on UAE spend (1 Reward = AED 2)
  • Low earn rate (0.125 per AED 100) on supermarkets, utilities, fuel, transport and government spend
AED 103.95/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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ADIB Exceed Visa Platinum Covered

  • Earn 1.5 Exceed Rewards per AED 100 on international spend, 0.5 on UAE spend (1 Reward = AED 2)
  • Low earn rate (0.125) on supermarkets, utilities, fuel, transport, government and education spend
AED 208.95/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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ADIB Smiles Visa Classic

  • Earn 12 Smiles Points per AED 5 on Smiles App, 6 on international, 4 on local spend
  • Redeem points for food, groceries, vouchers, devices, Etisalat bills, flights and hotels
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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ADIB Smiles Visa Signature

  • Earn 30 Smiles Points per AED 5 on Smiles App, 15 on international spend, 10 on local spend
  • Unlimited global airport lounge access via Visa Airport Companion
AED 1,258.95/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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American Express Card

  • Earn 1 Membership Rewards Point per USD 1 on eligible purchases
  • Points never expire and redeem with airlines, hotels, brands and Pay with Points
AED 366.33/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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American Express Gold Credit Card

  • Earn 1 Membership Rewards Point per AED 4 spent, points never expire and no cap on earnings
  • Transfer points to 14 airline partners (including Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, British Airways) and 3 hotel partners
AED 414.75/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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American Express Platinum Credit Card

  • Earn 1 Membership Rewards Point per AED 2 spent, transferable to 14 airline and 3 hotel partners
  • 12 Priority Pass lounge visits a year (basic card) plus 8 visits a year for 1 supplementary cardmember, guests included in allowance
AED 735/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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Citi Premier Credit Card

  • Earn 3 Citi ThankYou Points per USD on dining, fuel and groceries; 2 on non-AED spend; 1 on general AED spend
  • 14 complimentary lounge visits a year across 1,200+ lounges via Mastercard Travel Pass (shared with supplementary cardholders and guests)
AED 787.50/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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Citi Prestige Credit Card

  • Earn 3 ThankYou Points per USD on non-AED spend, 2 per USD on local AED spend including groceries and fuel
  • 14 complimentary lounge visits a year across 1,200+ lounges (Mastercard Travel Pass), shared with supplementary cardholders and guests
AED 1,575/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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Citi Rewards Credit Card

  • Earn 1.5 Citi ThankYou Points per USD on groceries and non-AED spend, 1 on general AED spend
  • 8 complimentary lounge visits a year (1,200+ lounges via Mastercard Travel Pass), unlocked by international spend
AED 315/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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CBI First Mastercard

  • Earn 2.5 CBI Rewards Points per AED 1 on foreign spend, 1.75 on UAE transactions over AED 2,000, 1 on UAE spend
  • Complimentary airport lounge access for primary and supplementary cardholders via Mastercard Travel Pass (1,200+ lounges)
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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CBI Rewards Platinum Mastercard

  • Earn 1 point per AED 1 on foreign spend, 0.5 on UAE spend (free); or pay AED 525/year to earn 2 per AED 1 foreign, 1.5 on UAE transactions of AED 2,000+, 1 on other UAE spend
  • Complimentary access to 5 regional airport lounges (Amman, Cairo, Jeddah, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi)
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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CBI Rewards World Credit Card

  • Earn 2.5 CBI Rewards Points per AED 1 on foreign spend, 1.75 on UAE transactions of AED 2,000+, 1 on UAE spend
  • Airport lounge access via Mastercard Travel Pass (1,200+ lounges), activated by a cross-border spend of USD 1+
AED 840/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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CBD Smiles Signature Credit Card

  • Earn 10 Smiles Points per AED on Etisalat, Smiles app and elGrocer; 3 on international spend; 2 on general local spend
  • 8 complimentary airport lounge visits a year via Lounge Key (primary and supplementary cardholders counted separately)
AED 525/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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CBD Visa Infinite Credit Card

  • Earn 3 CBD Rewards Points per AED on international spend, 2.5 on domestic (excluding groceries, fuel, utilities and similar categories)
  • 12 complimentary airport lounge visits a year via Visa Airport Companion (1,000+ lounges worldwide)
AED 787.50/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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DIB Prime Classic Card

  • Earn 0.8 Wala'a Rewards per AED 1 on foreign spend, 0.5 on general retail
  • Complimentary travel and medical cover up to USD 50,000 (cardholder, spouse and up to 4 children under 18)
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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DIB Prime Gold Card

  • Earn 1 Wala'a Reward per AED 1 on foreign currency spend, 0.6 on general retail
  • Complimentary travel and medical cover up to USD 75,000 (cardholder, spouse and up to 4 children)
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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DIB Prime Platinum Card

  • Earn 2 Wala'a Rewards per AED 1 on retail spend, 2.2 on foreign currency spend
  • Complimentary travel and medical cover up to USD 100,000 for cardholder, spouse and up to 4 children
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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Emirates Islamic Emarati Credit Card

  • Earn 3.75 EI SmartMiles per AED 1 abroad, 2.5 on domestic spend (excludes supermarkets, fuel, utilities and similar)
  • 1 complimentary airport lounge visit a year (1,200+ lounges via Visa Airport Companion); guests charged USD 32
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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Emirates Islamic Flex Credit Card

  • Earn up to 2.25 EI SmartMiles per AED 1 on international spend, 1.25 on domestic
  • Redeem SmartMiles instantly as statement credit (100 = AED 1) or transfer to Etihad, Skywards, Qatar Avios and more
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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Emirates Islamic Flex Elite Credit Card

  • Earn up to 3.75 EI SmartMiles per AED 1 on international spend, 2.5 on domestic
  • 2 complimentary lounge visits yearly (1,200+ lounges) plus 1 guest included
AED 735/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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Emirates NBD Mastercard Platinum Credit Card

  • Earn 1.5 Plus Points per AED 100 on general retail (1 Point = AED 1)
  • Complimentary airport lounge access via Mastercard Travel Pass (900+ lounges)
AED 735/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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Emirates NBD Mastercard Titanium Credit Card

  • Earn 1 Plus Point per AED 100 on general retail (1 Point = AED 1.00), capped at 1,000 points per statement
  • Lower earn rates on groceries, fuel, utilities and similar categories
AED 420/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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Emirates NBD Visa Platinum Credit Card

  • Earn 1.5 Plus Points per AED 100 on general retail (1 Point = AED 1)
  • Up to 30% off at 2,000+ restaurants via Bon Appetit
AED 735/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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FAB du Credit Card

  • Earn 15% back in FAB Rewards on du spend (data, devices, pre/postpaid plans)
  • 1 FAB Reward per AED 1 on general spend; 0.5 per AED 1 on groceries, fuel, rent and similar categories
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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FAB ADNOC Rewards Credit Card

  • 15% back at ADNOC stations (fuel), 2% on international spend, 1% on groceries and other UAE retail (min. AED 3,000/month for top rates)
  • Fast-track to ADNOC Rewards Gold: 50% off coffee, 35% off carwash, 12% off lube bundle vouchers
AED 315/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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FAB Elite Credit Card

  • Earn 20 FAB Rewards per AED at luxury brands, 10 at eco-friendly merchants, 5 on general and international spend
  • 14 airport lounge visits a year (1,300+ lounges via Mastercard Travel Pass) and 6 free Careem airport transfers a year
AED 1,260/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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FAB Rewards Active Credit Card

  • Earn 5 FAB Rewards per AED on sports, gear and apparel; 2 on other UAE and international spend
  • Complimentary fitness ring for life plus free access to 25+ UAE gyms for 12 months (min. AED 3,000/month spend)
AED 315/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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FAB Rewards Indulge Card

  • Earn 5 FAB Rewards per AED online, 1 on general spend (many common categories earn 0.5)
  • 20,000 bonus FAB Rewards when you spend AED 10,000 in a month, up to 240,000 a year
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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FAB Z Card

  • Earn 1 FAB Reward per AED on retail spend (0.5 on supermarkets, fuel, transport, utilities, education and rent)
  • No FAB foreign transaction fee on international and online spend
AED 105/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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HSBC Advance Credit Card

  • Earn 1 HSBC Rewards Point per AED 1 on all eligible spend, redeemable for flights, Amazon, vouchers and partner transfers
  • 4 complimentary lounge visits a year via Mastercard Travel Pass (qualifying cross-border transaction required)
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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HSBC Premier Credit Card

  • Earn 1 HSBC Rewards Point per AED 1 on all eligible spend, redeemable for flights, Amazon, vouchers and partner transfers
  • 8 complimentary lounge visits a year (1,200+ lounges) via Mastercard Travel Pass, guests at USD 32 each
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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Mashreq Emirati Solitaire Credit Card (Al Islami)

  • Earn 6 Mashreq Vantage Points per AED on all local and international spend, no caps
  • 12 airport lounge visits a year (1,000+ lounges), 6 airport transfers a year, 2 valet visits a billing cycle
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026

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Mashreq Platinum Elite Credit Card (Al Islami)

  • Earn 5 Vantage Points per AED on international spend, 3 on dining and supermarkets, 1 on other local spend
  • 8 airport lounge visits a year (1,000+ lounges) and 3 airport transfers a year, subject to AED 7,000 monthly spend
AED 682.50/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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Mashreq Platinum Plus Credit Card

  • Earn 10 Vantage Points per AED on supermarkets, fuel and dining; 2 on international and other local spend
  • 4 airport lounge visits a year via LoungeKey (1,000+ lounges), 2 per billing cycle, subject to AED 7,000 monthly spend
AED 313.95/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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Mashreq Solitaire Credit Card

  • Earn 6 Mashreq Vantage Points per AED 1 on international spend, 4 on travel, airlines and hotels, 2 on UAE dining, retail and online
  • 12 complimentary airport lounge visits a year (1,000+ lounges) via Visa Airport Companion, plus 6 airport transfers a year
AED 1,575/yrView card

Updated September 2026

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NBF Platinum Exclusive Credit Card

  • Earn 3.5 NBF Rewards Points per AED on international spend, 2.5 on UAE spend
  • 1 pt per AED on supermarkets, fuel, telecom, transport, rentals and similar categories
No annual feeView card

Updated September 2026