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All 72 travel credit cards in the UAE
The full list: 72 travel cards from 16 banks, with their benefits, fees and rewards in one place. For our ranked picks, start with the Card Index below.
These 72 cards are listed by bank, not ranked
No single card is the best travel card for everyone. The right one depends on what you spend, where you spend it and what you earn. Answer a few questions and we will rank all 241 UAE cards against your own numbers, not the headline rate.
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72 cards
ADCB Traveller Credit Card
- 10% cashback on airline tickets and hotel bookings (any airline, AED or non-AED); 1.5% on other domestic AED spend
- Up to 14 complimentary airport lounge visits a year (1,200+ lounges) via Mastercard Travel Pass, plus 4 complimentary Careem airport rides a year
Updated November 2026
ADIB Booking.com Visa Signature
- Earn 2.5 Exceed Rewards per AED 100 on airlines, 1.0 on international spend, 0.5 on UAE spend
- Free Booking.com Genius status: extra 10% discount on select hotels
Updated October 2026
ADIB Emirates Skywards Infinite
- Earn up to 3 Skywards Miles per AED 3.68 on Emirates and flydubai, 2 on foreign spend
- Complimentary Skywards Silver; fast-track to Gold with USD 5,000 Emirates spend
Updated November 2026
ADIB Emirates Skywards Signature
- Earn up to 2.5 Skywards Miles per AED 3.68 on Emirates and flydubai, 1.5 on foreign spend, 1 on local spend
- Complimentary Skywards Silver for Year 1 (renewable with USD 2,500 Emirates spend); 2 airport transfers a year
Updated November 2026
ADIB Etihad Guest Visa Gold
- Earn 1.5 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 4 on international spend, 1 Mile on local spend
- 2 complimentary airport lounge visits a year via Visa Airport Companion
Updated September 2026
ADIB Etihad Guest Visa Infinite Covered Card
- Earn up to 3.5 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 4 on Etihad and foreign spend, 2.5 on local spend
- Complimentary Etihad Guest Silver Tier, fast-track to Gold on AED 4,500 Etihad spend in 12 months
Updated September 2026
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- Earn up to 3 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 4: 3 on international, 2.2 on local spend
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Gold after 2 Etihad return flights within 12 months of card issuance
Updated October 2026
ADIB Marriott Bonvoy Visa Infinite Covered Card
- Earn 8 Bonvoy Points per USD at Marriott, 4 on international spend, 3 on local
- Automatic Gold Elite status, 15 Elite Night Credits, pathway to Platinum at USD 25,000 spend
Updated October 2026
ADIB Marriott Bonvoy Visa Signature Covered Card
- Earn up to 3 Marriott Bonvoy Points per USD at Marriott, 2 on international spend, 1.5 on local spend
- Automatic Silver Elite status, 10 Elite Night Credits yearly, Gold Elite pathway at USD 15,000 spend
Updated September 2026
Ajman Bank BRight Platinum Credit Card
- Earn 1.5 BRight Rewards per AED 10 on retail spend (1 Reward = AED 0.10), redeemable for flights, hotels and gift vouchers
- 10,000 bonus BRight Rewards on card activation (Fly for Free welcome gift)
Updated October 2026
Ajman Bank BRight Titanium Credit Card
- Earn 1 BRight Reward per AED 10 on retail spend (1 Reward = AED 0.10)
- Redeem Rewards for flights (300+ airlines), hotels (300,000+), vouchers or electronics
Updated October 2026
Ajman Bank BRight World Credit Card
- Earn 2.5 BRight Rewards per AED 10 on retail spend (1 Reward = AED 0.10), redeemable for flights, hotels and gift vouchers
- 15,000 complimentary BRight Rewards on joining (Fly for Free welcome bonus)
Updated October 2026
Al Masraf Mastercard World Credit Card
- Earn 1% cashback on all local and international spend, no cap
- 8 airport lounge visits a year via Mastercard Travel Pass, plus 1 complimentary Careem ride to the airport a year
Updated November 2026
Al Masraf Mastercard World Elite Credit Card
- Earn 1% cashback (flat rate) on all local and international spend, uncapped
- 14 airport lounge visits a year via Mastercard Travel Pass, 3 complimentary fast-track services a year, and complimentary Careem rides to the airport
Updated November 2026
American Express Gold Card
- Earn 1 Membership Rewards point per USD 1 on eligible purchases (points never expire)
- 8 complimentary Priority Pass lounge visits a year, shared with 1 Supplementary Cardmember
Updated November 2026
Dubai Duty Free American Express Card
- 10% off at Dubai Duty Free when paying with the physical card (exclusions apply)
- Monthly prize draw entries: 1 entry per AED 1,000 spent for Millennium Millionaire, 1 per AED 500 for Finest Surprise
Updated September 2026
American Express Platinum Card
- Earn 1 Membership Rewards point per AED 4 spent (250 points = USD 1), no cap, no expiry
- Unlimited complimentary lounge access: 1,700+ Priority Pass lounges and Amex Centurion Lounges, plus 1 complimentary guest
Updated November 2026
Citi Ultima Credit Card
- Earn 2.5 Citi Miles per USD on general AED spend (groceries and fuel included); 5 per USD on non-AED spend
- 30,000 bonus Citi Miles every year from year 2, with no spend requirement
Updated October 2026
Deem Platinum Credit Card (Travel mode)
- Earn 3 Joy Points per AED on airlines, hotels, dining and international spend (min. AED 5,000/month); 75,000 points monthly cap
- 4 complimentary airport lounge visits a year via Mastercard Travel Pass (25+ lounges in the Middle East and Levant)
Updated November 2026
Deem Titanium Credit Card (Travel mode)
- Earn 2 Joy Points per AED on airlines, hotels, dining and international spend (min. AED 3,000/month); 0.13 elsewhere
- Up to 7% credit on Booking.com, 12% off GetYourGuide and 12% off Heathrow Express
Updated November 2026
Deem World Credit Card (Travel mode)
- Earn 5 Joy Points per AED on airlines, hotels, dining and international spend (worth up to 5% on flights, hotels or electronics) when you spend AED 7,500+ in the month; 0.5 Joy Points per AED otherwise
- Up to 8 complimentary airport lounge visits a year via Mastercard Travel Pass (1,000+ lounges), unlocked after one international purchase of at least USD 1
Updated November 2026
DIB Prime Infinite Card
- Earn 3.5 Wala'a Rewards per AED 1 on foreign spend, 3 on general retail
- 1 complimentary lounge visit a year, then spend-unlocked access at 1,200+ lounges (12 visits a year) via Visa Airport Companion
Updated October 2026
DIB Prime Signature Card
- Earn 2.5 Wala'a Rewards per AED 1 on retail, 3 per AED 1 on foreign currency spend
- Airport lounge access at 1,200+ lounges: 1 free visit a year, up to 8 visits per calendar year via Visa Airport Companion
Updated October 2026
DIB SHAMS Infinite Covered Card
- Earn 10 Wala'a Rewards per AED 1 on dining and travel, 4 on international spend
- First lounge visit free, then 12 visits a year at 1,200+ lounges (guest included) via Visa Airport Companion
Updated October 2026
DIB SHAMS Platinum Covered Card
- Earn 10 Wala'a Rewards per AED 1 on dining and travel, 2 on international spend
- Travel and medical cover up to USD 100,000 for cardholder, spouse and up to 4 children
Updated October 2026
DIB SHAMS Signature Covered Card
- Earn 10 Wala'a Rewards per AED 1 on dining and travel, 3 on international spend
- 1 complimentary airport lounge visit a year, then earn further visits (up to 8 a year) via eligible foreign spend, via Visa Airport Companion (1,200+ lounges)
Updated October 2026
Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Ameera Credit Card
- Earn 3 Etihad Guest Miles per USD on Etihad Airways, 2 on international spend, 1.5 on domestic and EEA/UK spend
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Silver tier (spend AED 2,000 on Etihad within 12 months); 1 Tier Mile per USD, capped at 25,000 a year
Updated October 2026
Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Platinum
- Earn 2 Etihad Guest Miles per USD on Etihad Airways and online/mobile wallet, 1.5 on international spend
- 10% miles redemption discount voucher after AED 50,000 annual spend (up to 2 passengers, 6-month validity)
Updated November 2026
Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Premium
- Earn 3.5 Etihad Guest Miles per USD 1 on Etihad Airways, 3 on international spend, 2 on domestic spend
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Gold tier by spending AED 4,500 on Etihad within 12 months; 1 complimentary airport lounge visit a year (1,200+ lounges via Visa Airport Companion) plus 4 complimentary airport transfers to/from Abu Dhabi per calendar year
Updated November 2026
Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Saqer Credit Card
- Earn 3 Etihad Guest Miles per USD on Etihad Airways, 2 on international spend, 1.5 on domestic and EEA/UK spend
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Silver tier (first year); earn 1 Tier Mile per USD spent, capped at 25,000 per membership year
Updated October 2026
Emirates Islamic Skywards Black Standard
- Earn 3.5 Skywards Miles per AED 3.67 on Emirates and flydubai (direct bookings), 2 per USD on foreign spend, 1.5 on local spend
- Complimentary Skywards Silver tier: priority check-in and boarding, 30% bonus Miles flying Emirates, 12kg extra baggage and Emirates Business Class lounge in Dubai
Updated November 2026
Emirates Islamic Skywards Black with Skywards Gold
- Earn 3.5 Skywards Miles per AED 3.67 on Emirates and flydubai (direct bookings), 2 per USD on foreign spend, 1.5 on local spend
- Skywards Silver from card issuance; Gold fast-track on USD 5,000 Emirates spend within 12 months (additional fee applies): Business lounge access, 75% bonus Miles, 16kg extra baggage
Updated November 2026
Emirates Islamic Skywards Infinite
- Earn 2 Skywards Miles per AED 3.67 on Emirates and flydubai, 1.5 per USD on foreign spend, 1 on local spend
- Complimentary Skywards Silver tier: 30% bonus miles, priority check-in and boarding, 12kg extra baggage, Dubai Business lounge
Updated October 2026
Emirates Islamic Skywards Signature
- Earn 1.5 Skywards Miles per AED 3.67 on Emirates and flydubai, 1.1 per USD on foreign spend
- 1 complimentary airport lounge visit per year (1,200+ lounges via Visa Airport Companion)
Updated November 2026
Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback (Travel)
- Earn 4% cashback on airlines, hotels and dining (UAE and abroad), capped at AED 200 per category per month
- 1% cashback on general spend; requires AED 2,500 minimum monthly spend to earn any cashback
Updated November 2026
Emirates NBD Etihad Guest Visa Elevate
- Earn 10 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad Airways and Etihad.com, 7.5 on hotels and dining, 5 on international and domestic spend (from 15 Dec 2026)
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Gold Tier after 1 return Etihad flight within 6 months of card issuance
Updated November 2026
Emirates NBD Etihad Guest Visa Inspire
- Earn 7 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad and Etihad.com, 6 on hotels and dining, 3.5 on international and domestic spend
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Silver Tier after 1 return Etihad flight within 6 months of card issuance
Updated November 2026
Emirates NBD Marriott Bonvoy World Elite Mastercard
- Earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy Points per USD 1 at Marriott properties, 3 on retail spend
- Gold Elite status on approval, fast-track to Platinum Elite; annual Free Night Award (50,000 points) and 15 Elite Night Credits
Updated November 2026
Emirates NBD Marriott Bonvoy World Mastercard
- Earn 3 Marriott Bonvoy Points per USD 1 at Marriott properties, 1.5 on retail spend locally and internationally
- Automatic Silver Elite status, fast-track to Gold Elite at USD 40,000 spend, plus 10 Elite Night Credits a year
Updated October 2026
Emirates NBD Priority Banking Visa Infinite Credit Card
- Earn 5% Plus Points on single transactions of AED 5,000+, 2% on AED 2,500-4,999; flat 1% on groceries, fuel, utilities and similar categories
- Up to 12 lounge visits a year (cardholder and one guest) via Visa Airport Companion; 2 free upfront, rest unlocked by a foreign-currency transaction
Updated November 2026
Emirates NBD Skywards Infinite
- Earn 2 Skywards Miles per USD 1 on Emirates, Emirates Holidays, flydubai, duty free, food delivery and car booking apps; 1.5 on international spend
- Complimentary Skywards Silver: Emirates Business Class Lounge in Dubai, 25% bonus Miles, 12kg extra baggage and Business Class check-in
Updated October 2026
Emirates NBD Skywards Signature
- Earn 1.5 Skywards Miles per USD on Emirates, Emirates Holidays, flydubai, duty free, food delivery and car booking apps; 1 on international spend; 0.75 on domestic
- 8 airport lounge visits a year (1,000+ lounges via Visa Airport Companion App), 1 usable before any foreign spend
Updated November 2026
Emirates NBD Visa Flexi Credit Card
- Earn 1.5 Plus Points per AED 100 on general retail (1 Point = AED 1), capped at 2,000 points per statement
- Customisable benefits: choose 3 travel (lounges, transfers, eSIM), 2 lifestyle (golf, dining), 1 entertainment (streaming or cinema)
Updated November 2026
Emirates NBD Visa Infinite Credit Card
- Earn up to 2 Plus Points per AED 100 on general retail (1 Point = AED 1)
- 12 airport lounge visits a year at 1,000+ lounges (cardholder and 1 guest, via Visa Airport Companion)
Updated November 2026
Emirates NBD Voyager World Credit Card
- Earn 6 Voyager Miles per AED on travel via the Voyager Portal, 3 on other travel spend
- 8 airport lounge visits or dining offers a year (1,000+ lounges) via Mastercard Travel Pass
Updated November 2026
Emirates NBD Voyager World Elite Credit Card
- Earn 12 Voyager Miles/AED via the Voyager Travel Portal, 6 on other travel spend, 1 on retail (reduced rates apply on groceries, fuel, utilities and several other categories)
- 14 lounge visits or airport dining offers a year (1,000+ lounges) for cardholder plus one guest
Updated October 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Infinite Credit Card
- Earn up to 7 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad bookings, 6 on international spend, 3.5 on UAE spend
- Unlimited complimentary lounge access for cardholder and one guest at 1,000+ lounges worldwide via Visa
Updated November 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Infinite Islamic Credit Card
- Earn up to 7 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad, 6 on international spend, 3.5 on UAE domestic spend
- 2.5 Etihad Tier Miles per AED 10 spent, plus fast-track to Etihad Guest Gold on one return Etihad flight within 6 months
Updated November 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Platinum Credit Card
- Earn up to 4 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad bookings, 3.5 on international spend, 2 on domestic
- 25% Miles discount voucher (up to 2 return tickets) after AED 100,000 annual spend
Updated November 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Platinum Islamic Credit Card
- Earn 4 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad and Partners online, 3.5 on international spend, 2 on UAE domestic spend
- 25% Miles Discount Voucher yearly on AED 100,000 annual spend, cutting Miles needed for any reward flight
Updated November 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Signature Credit Card
- Earn 5.5 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad bookings, 4.5 international, 2.75 domestic
- Unlimited complimentary access to 1,000+ airport lounges worldwide; 2 discounted airport transfers a year from AED 40
Updated November 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Signature Islamic Credit Card
- Earn up to 5.5 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad and Partners, 4.5 on international spend, 2.75 on UAE spend
- 2.5 Etihad Tier Miles per AED 10 on all spend, plus fast-track to Etihad Guest Silver with 2 return flights in 6 months
Updated November 2026
FAB Travel Credit Card
- 12% cashback on flights and hotels; 0.9% on domestic general spend (min AED 5,000 previous month; capped at AED 1,800/month combined)
- 14 complimentary airport lounge visits a year (1,200+ lounges via Mastercard Travel Pass); 4 complimentary Careem airport rides a year
Updated November 2026
HSBC Skywards Infinite
- Earn 2.75 Skywards Miles per USD on Emirates and flydubai, 1.5 on foreign spend, 1 on local AED spend
- Complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver tier: Business Class lounge access in Dubai when flying Emirates
Updated November 2026
HSBC Skywards Signature
- Earn 1.75 Skywards Miles per USD on Emirates and flydubai, 1 on foreign spend
- 12 complimentary airport lounge visits a year (1,200+ lounges) for cardholder and additional cardholders
Updated November 2026
NBF Infinite Credit Card
- Earn 5 NBF Rewards Points per AED on international spend, 3.5 on UAE spend
- Unlimited access to 1,200+ airport lounges via Visa Airport Companion
Updated November 2026
RAKBANK Air Arabia Platinum Credit Card
- Earn 1.75 AirRewards per AED 5 on Air Arabia and international spend, 1.25 on local spend
- Complimentary return ticket at AED 30,000 retail spend; extra 10 kg baggage voucher at AED 20,000 a year
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK Elevate Credit Card (Plus)
- Earn 3 RAKrewards per AED 1 on most spend (supermarkets, insurance, government, petrol and similar categories earn less)
- Airport lounge access for you and 1 guest (1,300+ lounges); 6 complimentary Careem airport rides a year (UAE, capped at USD 30 each); 3 complimentary fast-track passes a year
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK Elevate Credit Card (Prime)
- Earn 2 RAKrewards per AED 1 on most spend; supermarkets earn 0.6, with lower rates on petrol, utilities and government categories
- Airport lounge access (1,300+ lounges, +1 guest) plus 6 complimentary Careem airport rides a year (capped at USD 30 each)
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK Elevate Credit Card (Privilege)
- Earn 4 RAKrewards per AED 1 on most spend (supermarkets earn 0.6, many other categories 0.4); worth up to 3.2% on flights and hotels
- Airport lounge access at 1,300+ lounges for you and 1 guest (requires 1 international purchase per 3-month period)
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK RAKislamic Platinum Credit Card
Standard rate below AED 15,000 monthly spend
- Earn 1.25 RAKrewards per AED 1 on domestic and international spend
- Complimentary access to 550+ airport lounges worldwide via Mastercard Travel Pass
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK RAKislamic Platinum Credit Card
Benefits unlock at AED 15,000 minimum monthly spend
- Earn 2.5 RAKrewards per AED 1 on domestic and international spend
- Complimentary airport lounge access via Mastercard Travel Pass (550+ lounges worldwide)
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK RAKislamic Platinum Credit Card
Benefits unlock at AED 30,000 minimum monthly spend
- Earn 3.75 RAKrewards per AED 1 on domestic and international spend
- Complimentary access to 550+ airport lounges worldwide via Mastercard Travel Pass
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK RAKislamic World Credit Card
Standard rate below AED 10,000 monthly spend
- Earn 3.75 RAKrewards per AED on international spend, 1.25 on domestic
- Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access via Mastercard Travel Pass (550+ lounges)
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK RAKislamic World Credit Card
Benefits unlock at AED 10,000 minimum monthly spend
- Earn 3.75 RAKrewards per AED on international and Special category spend (restaurants, fitness, beauty, electronics, fashion, online), 1.25 on domestic
- Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access via Mastercard Travel Pass (550+ lounges) plus 2 complimentary airport rides a year in the UAE
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK RAKislamic World Credit Card
Benefits unlock at AED 15,000 minimum monthly spend
- Earn 6.25 RAKrewards per AED on restaurants, fitness, electronics, fashion and online; 5 on international spend; 2.5 on domestic spend
- Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access at 550+ lounges via Mastercard Travel Pass
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK RAKislamic World Credit Card
Benefits unlock at AED 30,000 minimum monthly spend
- Earn 6.25 RAKrewards per AED on international and Special category spend (restaurants, fitness, electronics, fashion, online), 3.75 on domestic
- Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access (550+ lounges) via Mastercard Travel Pass
Updated October 2026
RAKBANK Watani Credit Card
- Earn 5 RAKrewards per AED 1 on international spend, 3 on domestic spend
- Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access worldwide via Mastercard Travel Pass, plus 2 complimentary Careem airport rides a year (capped at USD 30 each)
Updated October 2026
SIB Smiles Titanium Covered Card
- Earn 2 SIB Smiles per AED 2 on international spend, 1 per AED 2 in the UAE
- Reduced earn of 0.5 Smiles per AED 2 on supermarkets, fuel, utilities, transport and several other categories
Updated September 2026
SIB Smiles World Covered Card
- Earn 3 SIB Smiles per AED 2 on international spend, 1.5 on UAE purchases
- Up to 8 airport lounge visits or dining offers a year via Mastercard Travel Pass (1,300+ lounges)
Updated September 2026
SIB Smiles World Elite Covered Card
- Earn 3 SIB Smiles per AED 2 on international spend (ex-EEA), 1.5 per AED 2 locally
- Up to 14 airport lounge visits or dining offers a year across 1,300+ lounges worldwide
Updated September 2026
Standard Chartered Journey Credit Card
- Earn 4 points per USD on foreign spend, 2 points per USD on local AED spend (360 Rewards Points)
- 2 complimentary airport lounge visits a year via Visa Airport Companion, plus a guest on the same flight included
Updated November 2026