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Travel credit cards in the UAE
Compare 72 travel cards from 16 banks, benefits, fees and rewards in one place.
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 237 UAE cards against your own numbers, not the headline rate.
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72 cards
ADCB Traveller Credit Card
- 10% cashback on flights (any airline) and hotels worldwide, 1.5% on local AED spend (excl. overseas non-AED); AED 1,500 monthly cap, AED 5,000 monthly minimum spend applies
- 14 complimentary lounge visits a year at 1,200+ lounges (primary, supplementary and 1 guest each) via Mastercard Travel Pass
Updated September 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 September 2026
ADIB Emirates Skywards Infinite
- Earn 3 Skywards Miles per AED 3.68 on Emirates, flydubai and Emirates Holidays, 2 on foreign spend, 1.5 on local
- Complimentary Skywards Silver, fast-track to Gold on USD 5,000 Emirates spend, valid 12 months
Updated September 2026
ADIB Emirates Skywards Signature
- Earn 2.5 Skywards Miles per AED 3.68 on Emirates, flydubai and Emirates Holidays, 1.5 on foreign spend
- Complimentary Skywards Silver membership (Year 1, renewable with USD 2,500 Emirates spend)
Updated September 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 September 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 September 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 local spend (international spend earns no rewards)
- 10,000 welcome BRight Rewards (Fly for Free) on card issuance
Updated September 2026
Ajman Bank BRight Titanium Credit Card
- Earn 1 BRight Reward per AED 10 on retail spend (1 Reward = AED 0.10)
- Redeem BRight Rewards for flights (300+ airlines), hotels (300,000+), vouchers or electronics
Updated September 2026
Ajman Bank BRight World Credit Card
- Earn 2.5 BRight Rewards per AED 10 on local spend (worth 2.5% back); international spend earns nothing
- 15,000 bonus BRight Rewards on joining (redeemable for flights, hotels or gift vouchers)
Updated September 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 (activated by any USD 1 international spend)
Updated September 2026
Al Masraf Mastercard World Elite Credit Card
- Earn 1% cashback on all local and international spend, no cap
- 14 airport lounge visits a year via Mastercard Travel Pass (spend USD 1 abroad to activate), plus 3 fast-track services
Updated September 2026
American Express Gold Card
- Earn 1 Membership Rewards point per USD 1 on eligible purchases (reduced rate on real estate, education, telecom and government spend)
- 8 complimentary Priority Pass lounge visits a year, shared with 1 Supplementary Cardmember
Updated September 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, no cap, points never expire
- Unlimited lounge access at 1,700+ lounges via Priority Pass (1 guest included) plus Centurion and Amex Lounges
Updated September 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 each year from year 2, plus transfer to 11 airline and hotel partners
Updated September 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 September 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 Joy Points per AED on all other spend; monthly cap 50,000 Joy Points (AED 500 value)
Updated September 2026
Deem World Credit Card (Travel mode)
- Earn 5 Joy Points per AED on airlines, hotels, dining and international spend (min AED 7,500/month spend; capped at 100,000 points a month)
- 8 complimentary airport lounge visits a year (1,000+ lounges) via Mastercard Travel Pass
Updated September 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 September 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 September 2026
DIB SHAMS Infinite Covered Card
- Earn 10 Wala'a Rewards per AED 1 on dining and travel, 4 on international spend, 3.5 on general domestic spend
- 1 complimentary lounge visit a year, then visits unlocked by foreign spend; 12 visits a year at 1,200+ lounges via Visa Airport Companion
Updated September 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 September 2026
DIB SHAMS Signature Covered Card
- Earn 10 Wala'a Rewards per AED 1 on dining and travel, 3 on international spend, 2.5 on general domestic spend
- 1 complimentary airport lounge visit a year, then visits require a qualifying foreign purchase (1,200+ lounges, 8 visits a year via Visa Airport Companion)
Updated September 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
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Silver tier; 1,200+ airport lounges (1 free visit/year) plus 2 Abu Dhabi airport transfers
Updated September 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 on reaching AED 50,000 annual spend (up to 2 passengers, 6-month validity)
Updated September 2026
Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Premium
- Earn 3.5 Etihad Guest Miles per USD on Etihad, 3 on international, 2 on domestic spend
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Gold tier by spending AED 4,500 on Etihad within 12 months
Updated September 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; 1,200+ lounges via Visa Airport Companion (1 free visit/year)
Updated September 2026
Emirates Islamic Skywards Black Standard
- Earn 3.5 Skywards Miles per AED 3.67 on Emirates or flydubai, 2 per USD on foreign spend
- Complimentary Skywards Silver: priority check-in and boarding, 30% bonus Miles, 12kg extra baggage, Dubai Business lounge
Updated September 2026
Emirates Islamic Skywards Black with Skywards Gold
- Earn 3.5 Miles per AED 3.67 on Emirates/flydubai, 2 per USD on foreign spend, 1.5 on local
- Skywards Silver on issuance; fast-track Gold (paid upgrade) adds Business lounge, 75% bonus Miles, extra baggage
Updated September 2026
Emirates Islamic Skywards Infinite
- Earn 2 Skywards Miles per AED 3.67 on Emirates/flydubai, 1.5 per USD on foreign spend (outside EEA/UK), 1 on general local spend
- Complimentary Skywards Silver tier for 12 months: 30% bonus miles, 12kg extra baggage, priority check-in and boarding
Updated September 2026
Emirates Islamic Skywards Signature
- Earn 1.5 Skywards Miles per AED 3.67 on Emirates/flydubai, 1.1 per USD on foreign spend
- 1 complimentary airport lounge visit a year (1,200+ lounges) plus 1 free guest on that visit
Updated September 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 September 2026
Emirates NBD Etihad Guest Visa Elevate
- Earn 10 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad, hotels and dining; 6 on international and domestic spend
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Gold Tier after 1 Etihad return flight within 6 months of card issuance
Updated September 2026
Emirates NBD Etihad Guest Visa Inspire
- Earn 7 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad, hotels and dining; 4 on international and domestic spend
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Silver after 1 Etihad return flight within 6 months of card issuance
Updated September 2026
Emirates NBD Marriott Bonvoy World Elite Mastercard
- Earn 6 Bonvoy Points per AED 3.67 at Marriott, 3 on local and international retail
- Automatic Gold Elite status, fast-track to Platinum on USD 100,000 spend; 15 Elite Night Credits yearly
Updated September 2026
Emirates NBD Marriott Bonvoy World Mastercard
- Earn 3 Marriott Bonvoy Points per USD at Marriott, 1.5 on retail spend
- Automatic Silver Elite status, fast-track to Gold at USD 40,000 spend; 10 Elite Night Credits yearly
Updated September 2026
Emirates NBD Priority Banking Visa Infinite Credit Card
- Earn 5% Plus Points on single spends of AED 5,000+, 2% on AED 2,500-4,999, 1% on general retail below AED 2,500
- Complimentary airport lounge access worldwide via Visa Airport Companion (requires USD 1 foreign spend to activate)
Updated September 2026
Emirates NBD Skywards Infinite
- Earn 2 Skywards Miles per USD on Emirates, flydubai, duty free, food delivery and car apps; 1.5 on international spend; 1 on local
- Complimentary Skywards Silver: Business Class lounge in Dubai, 25% bonus Miles, 12kg extra baggage, Business Class check-in
Updated September 2026
Emirates NBD Skywards Signature
- Earn 1.5 Skywards Miles per USD on Emirates, flydubai, duty free and food delivery; 1 on international spend
- Unlimited lounge access via Visa Airport Companion (1,000+ lounges, 300+ cities) with qualifying foreign transaction
Updated September 2026
Emirates NBD Visa Flexi Credit Card
- Earn 1.5 Plus Points per AED 100 on general retail (1 Point = AED 1)
- Choose 3 travel perks from: 900+ lounges, Global Blue, airport transfers, flight-delay lounge, global eSIM
Updated September 2026
Emirates NBD Visa Infinite Credit Card
- Earn 2 Plus Points per AED 100 on general retail (0.4 on groceries/insurance, lower on fuel/utilities)
- Unlimited lounge access for you and 1 guest at 1,000+ lounges (requires a foreign-currency transaction of at least USD 1)
Updated September 2026
Emirates NBD Voyager World Credit Card
- Earn 6 Voyager Miles/AED via the Voyager Travel Portal, 3 on other travel spend
- Unlimited airport lounge access (1,000+ lounges) via Mastercard Travel Pass, unlocked by a USD 1+ foreign transaction in the prior 3 months
Updated September 2026
Emirates NBD Voyager World Elite Credit Card
- Earn 12 Voyager Miles/AED on portal travel, 6 on other travel, 1 on retail (groceries, fuel and utilities earn significantly less)
- Complimentary access to 1,000+ airport lounges worldwide, airport transfers, Meet & Greet and Security Fast Track (3 times a year)
Updated September 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Infinite Credit Card
- Earn 7 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad, 6 on international, 3.5 on UAE spend, plus 2.5 Tier Miles per AED 10
- Fast-track to Etihad Guest Gold with 1 return Etihad flight booked on the card within 6 months
Updated September 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Infinite Islamic Credit Card
- Earn 7 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad, 6 on foreign 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
Updated September 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 September 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Platinum Islamic Credit Card
- Earn up to 4 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad, 3.5 on international non-AED spend, 2 on UAE domestic spend
- Annual 25% Miles Discount Voucher (on AED 100,000 spend) for any reward flight, any class, any destination
Updated September 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Signature Credit Card
- Earn up to 5.5 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 on Etihad, 4.5 international, 2.75 domestic
- Unlimited access to 1,000+ airport lounges worldwide; 2 discounted airport transfers a year
Updated September 2026
FAB Etihad Guest Signature Islamic Credit Card
- Earn per AED 10: 5.5 Miles on Etihad, 4.5 on international spend, 2.75 in UAE
- 2.5 Etihad Tier Miles per AED 10 spent, plus fast-track to Etihad Guest Silver
Updated September 2026
FAB Travel Credit Card
- 12% cashback on flights and hotels, 0.96% on domestic general spend (AED 1,800/month cap, AED 5,000 min spend)
- 0% foreign-currency fees on all international spend, including online purchases abroad
Updated September 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 Skywards Silver tier: Emirates Business Class Lounge access when flying Emirates
Updated September 2026
HSBC Skywards Signature
- Earn 1.75 Skywards Miles per USD on Emirates/flydubai, 1 on non-AED spend
- 12 complimentary airport lounge visits a year at 1,200+ lounges (requires 1 qualifying purchase in prior 15 days)
Updated September 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 September 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; 10 kg baggage voucher at AED 20,000 a year
Updated September 2026
RAKBANK Elevate Credit Card (Plus)
- Earn 3 RAKrewards per AED 1 on most spend (supermarkets, insurance, government, petrol and utilities earn less)
- Lounge access at 1,300+ lounges plus 1 guest, 6 airport transfers a year and airport fast-track
Updated September 2026
RAKBANK Elevate Credit Card (Prime)
- Earn 2 RAKrewards per AED 1 on most spend (supermarkets, insurance, government and utilities earn less)
- Lounge access at 1,300+ lounges plus 1 guest, 6 airport transfers a year, and fast-track
Updated September 2026
RAKBANK Elevate Credit Card (Privilege)
- Earn 4 RAKrewards per AED 1 on most spend (worth up to 3.2% on flights and hotels)
- Complimentary airport lounge access for you and 1 guest (1,300+ lounges) plus 6 airport transfers a year
Updated September 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 airport lounge access worldwide via Mastercard
Updated September 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
- No annual fee ever, on a Sharia-compliant Mastercard
Updated September 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
- No annual fee ever, on a Sharia-compliant Mastercard
Updated September 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
- No annual fee for the primary card
Updated September 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
- No annual fee on the primary card, ever
Updated September 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
- No annual fee for the primary card, ever
Updated September 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
- No annual fee for the primary card
Updated September 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 September 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