MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.50%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.50%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min AED 99
Key Features
Reward Features
The Citi Simplicity card does not include any sort of rewards program. While it is certainly a great option for paying down debt.
Things To Be Aware Of
on Citibank site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 103.95
Joining Offers
Introductory Offer:
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn dnata rewards
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 103.95
Joining Offers
0% balance transfer with no processing fees.
Key Features
Reward Features
Redeem Lulu points at over 70 Lulu stores at 1 Lulu point = 1 AED
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99
Cash Advance Fee
3 % AED 99
Key Features
Reward Features
Choose the reward points you want to earn (Cashback, Skywards Miles) and the things you want to earn bonus rewards for (groceries, food deliveries, online shopping, travel or something else?).
The Liv. Cashback credit card is tailored for individuals with dynamic, on-the-go lifestyles, offering the ability to earn Skywards Miles with every purchase. Cardholders can choose four spending categories—such as international spending, travel, online shopping, dining, and more—where they will earn "booster" Skywards Miles in addition to base Miles.
The Miles accumulation structure is tiered based on monthly spending:
This structure allows cardholders to maximize their Skywards Miles by focusing their spending in categories that matter most to them, particularly when they exceed certain spending thresholds.
on Liv Bank site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 314
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 314
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.34%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 131.25
Joining Offers
Limited Time Offer - Welcome bonus of AED 500 as cashback points!*
*To be eligible for the bonus cashback points a minimum retail spend of AED 15,000 in 60 days of card open date is required. The cashback points will be credited to your EI Rewards account within 90 days of campaign end date i.e. latest by 31 December 2024.
Key Features
Reward Features
Lifestyle
| Merchant Category | Cashback % | Monthly Cap (in AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Supermarket (Domestic) | 4% | 200 |
| Dining | 4% | 200 |
| Fuel (Domestic) | 8% | 100 |
| Education | 4% | 200 |
| Telecom, Utilities, Real Estate & Govt. Spends | 0.5% | No Cap |
| Other spends | 1% | No Cap |
Travel
| Merchant Category | Cashback % | Monthly Cap (in AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Airlines | 4% | 200 |
| Hotels | 4% | 200 |
| Dining | 4% | 200 |
| Telecom, Utilities, Real Estate & Govt. Spends | 0.5% | No Cap |
| Other spends | 1% | No Cap |
On the Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback Credit Card, the Cashback calculated for the month are for all based on transactions posted in the calendar month based on the category chosen by the customer, Lifestyle or Travel. This means the Cashback earned will only be accrued for transactions billed within the calendar month subject to a minimum spend of AED 2,500.To redeem your accrued cashback as a statement credit, you must have a minimum of AED 300 worth of Cashback in your Cashback wallet.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Joining Offers
No annual fee in year 1. From year 2, annual fee is waived unless the annual spend is below AED 9,000, in which case a fee of AED 300 will apply
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn 1.5 ThankYou® Points per USD on all grocery & non-AED spend and 1 ThankYou® Point per USD of AED spend
With your ThankYou® Points you have the flexibility to redeem for cash rebates, merchandise, gift vouchers and many other rewarding experiences
-- Choose from merchandise ranging from apparel to electronics to home goods and more
- Pay with Points for your purchases through SMS or Citibank Online
on Citibank site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.45%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.79%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 210
Joining Offers
Joining bonus offer of AED 500 on Cashback card, AED 500 on Platinum Elite card and AED 2,000 on Solitaire card Eg: if a card is setup in June, AED 4,500 needs to be spent by 31st August to get the Joining Bonus.
Cashback that will be credited subject to customer spending AED 4,500 in Acquisition Month + 2 months timelines. Eg: if a card is setup in June, customer has to be spend AED 4,500 by 31st August to get the Joining Bonus.
Key Features
Reward Features
Unlimited Cashback on all spend
The cashback will be calculated on your statement date. For example: For customers with a statement date (billing cycle) on the 23rd - Spends posted between 23rd and 22nd of every month will be considered.
The cashback can be redeemed on achievement of a minimum of AED 100/- as cashback balance.
To redeem your cashback: - Visit Mashreq Online Banking on mashreq.com for online redemption, or - Call the Direct Banking Center at 04-4244444 and place a request for the same. The cashback will be credited within a maximum of 3 working days into the Cashback Credit Card account.
the cashback earned has a maximum validity of 18 months from the date of earning. If the cashback is not redeemed within this period, it will be expired.
20% cashback for the first 6 months at Zomato, Netflix, Careem, Noon, UberEats, iTunes, Uber, Du, Talabat, Amazon Prime & Etisalat
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 314
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 314
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.10%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min AED105
Joining Offers
Get AED 500 cashback when you apply for this card by 30 June 2025 and spend AED 6,000 within the first 60 days. Available on primary cards only. You can't have a primary credit card when you apply or in the 6 months before applying.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Cashback on ALL spends:
There is a minimum spend of AED 3000 in a month which needs to be met to avail the cashback on fuel, supermarket and education categories. Incase the spend is not met one will earn 0.5% cashback on the transactions.
on HSBC site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.69
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1050
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.69
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1,050
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.10%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / or AED 105
Joining Offers
Get AED 500 cashback when you apply for this card by 30 June 2025 and spend AED 6,000 within the first 60 days. Available on primary cards only. You can't have a primary credit card when you apply or in the 6 months before applying.
Key Features
Reward Features
on HSBC site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 8,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.90%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Joining Offers
No annual fee in year 1. From year 2, annual fee is waived unless the annual spend is below AED 9,000, in which case a fee of AED 300 will apply
Key Features
Reward Features
Unlimited, Automatic Cashback on all Spend
3% cashback on all non-AED spend
2% cashback on all grocery/supermarket spend
1% on all other spend
No caps (up to monthly credit limit), no minimum spend, no redemption process and no spend categories excluded.
Things To Be Aware Of
on Citibank site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / or AED 105
Joining Offers
Double cashback for first two months till 31st March 2024
Key Features
Reward Features
There are three plans available: One, One Plus, and One VIP.
For the One plan, the regular monthly cashback is AED 135, with a double cashback promotion of AED 270. The plan is free for the first 36 months, and from the 37th month onwards, a monthly fee of AED 39 is waived if a minimum total spend of AED 8,000 is met. The minimum total monthly spend required to avail cashback is AED 5,000, and transactions on selected brands like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Uber are eligible for cashback.
For the One Plus plan, the regular monthly cashback is AED 250, with a double cashback promotion of AED 500. Similar to the One plan, it's free for the first 36 months, and from the 37th month onwards, a monthly fee of AED 69 is waived if a minimum total spend of AED 15,000 is met. The minimum total monthly spend required to avail cashback is AED 8,000, and transactions on selected brands like Netflix, Spotify, and Starbucks are eligible for cashback.
For the One VIP plan, the regular monthly cashback is AED 500, with a double cashback promotion of AED 1,000. This plan is free with a minimum spend of AED 22,000, otherwise, a monthly fee of AED 99 applies if the spend criteria are not met. The minimum total monthly spend required to avail cashback is AED 15,000, and transactions on selected brands like Fitness First and Class Pass are eligible for cashback.
*Starter Plan is free for life with no cashback benefit.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 10,000
RATE
3.25
ANNUAL FEE
AED 700
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 10,000
RATE
3.25
ANNUAL FEE
AED 700
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / AED 99
Key Features
Reward Features
Choose the reward points you want to earn (Cashback, Skywards Miles) and the things you want to earn bonus rewards for (groceries, food deliveries, online shopping, travel or something else?).
The Liv. Cashback and Cashback plus credit cards are tailored for individuals with dynamic, on-the-go lifestyles, offering the ability to earn Skywards Miles with every purchase. Cardholders can choose four spending categories—such as international spending, travel, online shopping, dining, and more—where they will earn "booster" Skywards Miles in addition to base Miles.
The Miles accumulation structure is tiered based on monthly spending:
This structure allows cardholders to maximize their Skywards Miles by focusing their spending in categories that matter most to them, particularly when they exceed certain spending thresholds.
on Liv Bank site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
3.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Joining Offers
Apply now for a new Emirates Islamic Credit Card and get a voucher worth up to AED 200 for all your purchases at noon.com including noon, FOOD and DAILY. A minimum retail purchase of AED 2,500 by November 30, 2023 is required to get the AED 200 noon.com gift voucher.
Offer valid only for new Emirates Islamic Credit Card customers who apply for an Emirates Islamic Credit Card by September 30, 2023 and receive approval latest by October 31, 2023.
Offer not valid for customers with an active Emirates Islamic Credit Card or for customers who closed their Cards within the last six months.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn EI SmartMiles
Earn unlimited miles and redeem with no blackout dates:
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.99%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.99%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.61
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % AED 157.5
Key Features
Reward Features
Get 20,000 bonus FAB Rewards a month
Enjoy monthly FAB Rewards bonuses of 20,000 FAB Rewards if you spend AED 10,000 or more each month.
Receive 5 FAB Rewards on your online spending
Keep shopping online - each time you use your FAB Rewards Indulge Card for online purchases, you’ll receive 5 FAB Rewards for every AED 1 spent.
Earn 1 FAB Reward on all other spending including abroad
There are more rewards for you. Get 1 FAB Reward* for each AED 1 spent on all other spending in the UAE and aboard (including non-AED currencies).
Use your FAB Rewards for cashback and much more
FAB’s exclusive loyalty programme, FAB Rewards gives you several rewards across your banking. Redeem rewards on retail, dining, cashback, miles and entertainment. Manage your rewards quickly and easily through the FAB Mobile app.
FAB Rewards earning is capped at 50,000 FAB Rewards per month.
*Selected categories will earn 0.5 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent
*Supermarkets, telecom, fuel, education, government, charities, transport, rental, insurance and fast-food spending will earn 0.5 FAB Reward for every AED 1 spent.
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 12,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 12,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
3.14%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Joining Offers
Apply for a Platinum credit card and get it free along with a voucher worth AED 300 to spend on Noon.com.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Plus Points Rewards
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
3.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 103.95
Joining Offers
Apply now for a new Emirates Islamic Credit Card and get a voucher worth up to AED 200 for all your purchases at noon.com including noon, FOOD and DAILY. A minimum retail purchase of AED 2,500 by November 30, 2023 is required to get the AED 200 noon.com gift voucher.
Offer valid only for new Emirates Islamic Credit Card customers who apply for an Emirates Islamic Credit Card by September 30, 2023 and receive approval latest by October 31, 2023.
Offer not valid for customers with an active Emirates Islamic Credit Card or for customers who closed their Cards within the last six months.
Key Features
Reward Features
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 105
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Touchpoints Per 1 AED spend
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.49%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99
Cash Advance Fee
3.15
Joining Offers
Get a welcome bonus* of AED 500 when you spend AED 5,000 on the card in the first two months.
*Applicable only for new to bank customers.
Key Features
Reward Features
on Emirates NBD site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 300
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 300
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min AED105
Joining Offers
AED 800 cashback bonus when you spend AED 5000 or above in the first 60 days. Get an AED 500 joining bonus when you spend AED 5,000 or more, or an AED 800 bonus when you spend AED 8,000 or more, within the first 60 days of card issuance.
Key Features
Reward Features
Supermarket Spending (Including Online)
Cashback :5%
FAB Rewards : 17 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent
Fashion
Cashback : 5%
FAB Rewards : 17 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent
Dining
Cashback : 5%
FAB Rewards :17 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent
All Other Spending (Excluding Select Categories)
Cashback : 1%
FAB Rewards :3.5 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent
Select Categories
Cashback : 0.15%
FAB Rewards : 0.5 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent
Non-AED Spending
Cashback : 3%
FAB Rewards :10 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent
Cashback is capped at AED 200 each on dining out, fashion shopping and grocery shopping.
Overall cap of AED 1,000 per month across all categories.
Cashback will be processed in equivalent FAB Rewards, redeemable instantly on the FAB Mobile app.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 105
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn LuluPoints
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 103.95
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Emaar Upoints
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85
ANNUAL FEE
AED 209
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85
ANNUAL FEE
AED 209
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / AED 105
Joining Offers
Key Features
Reward Features
5 Smiles points on all Etisalat channels, Smiles app and elGrocer spends (Monthly cap of 10,000 Smiles points)
Redeem Smiles points:
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 10,000
RATE
3.69
ANNUAL FEE
AED 630
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 10,000
RATE
3.69
ANNUAL FEE
AED 630
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.10%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 105
Joining Offers
Get AED 500 cashback when you apply for this card by 30 June 2025 and spend AED 6,000 within the first 60 days. Available on primary cards only. You can't have a primary credit card when you apply or in the 6 months before applying.
Key Features
Reward Features
on HSBC site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.75%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.75%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 105
Key Features
Reward Features
You can benefit from the offers above after a minimum spend of AED 1,250 on your du Titanium Credit Card in the month prior.
Customers will earn 10% cashback with du auto payment setup until 1 June 2021, then cashback will be based on spend criteria.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1500
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1,500
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Joining Offers
Apply for a Citi Prestige Credit Card and get up AED 600 welcome offer as a statement credit. Also, earn 10,000 annual ThankYou® Points on yearly renewal of your Card. Citibank Terms & Conditions apply.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn 3 ThankYou® Points per USD on non-AED spend and 2 ThankYou® Points per USD on local (AED) spend
With your ThankYou® Points you have the flexibility to redeem for travel rewards, cash rebates, merchandise, gift vouchers and many other rewarding experiences
- Transfer your ThankYou® Points to 12 airline and hotel partners for flights and hotel stays
- Redeem points for cash rebates or shopping vouchers
on Citibank site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.10%
Cash Advance Fee
- / -
Key Features
Reward Features
This card does not have a loyalty reward.
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 105
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn FAB Reward Points
Enjoy instant redemption at your fingertips and easily choose from an extensive selection of Rewards such as shopping, cashback, paying your utility bills, dining out or booking your next holiday.
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 5,000
RATE
3.85%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 0
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 105
Joining Offers
New credit card customers enjoy 0% interest on Cash on Call 6- and 12-month plans within 30 days of card issuance. Apply instantly through the CBD Mobile app.
Offer valid until 31 March 2024. One time processing fee of 1.99% and 4% respectively, applies.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Reward Points
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 35,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 4000
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 35,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 4,000
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 103.95
Joining Offers
Earn upto 100,000 bonus skywards miles!
Welcome Miles Bonus Category: 35,000 skywards miles
Fast Track to Gold tier Membership Option: Upon payment of the Annual Membership Fee of AED 4,000 and joining fee of AED 1,000.
(or)
Without fast track to Gold tier membership Option: Upon payment of the Annual Membership fee of AED 2,000 and the joining fee of AED 1,000.
2) Cumulative retail spend of AED 120,000 within 3 months: 40,000 skywards miles
3) Cumulative Foreign currency spend of AED 50,000 within 6 months : 25,000 skywards miles
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn up to 3.5 Miles per USD 1 equivalent retail spends as per below rates
- 3.5 Skywards Miles at Emirates Airlines
- 2 skywards miles on international spend
- 1.5 skywards miles on domestic spend
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 2625
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 2,625
Non AED Transaction Fee
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Cash Advance Fee
3.15
Joining Offers
Get 20,000 sign-up bonus Skywards Miles when you pay your annual card fee
Get another 30,000 welcome spend Skywards Miles when you spend a minimum of AED 50,000 in eligible spends in the first 60 days
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Skywards Miles when you spend. From paying bills to purchasing flights, you'll earn Miles on every USD 1 equivalent in eligible spends with your card.
on HSBC site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 25,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 2000
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 25,000
RATE
3.69%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 2,000
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.34%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 103.95
Joining Offers
1) Welcome Miles Bonus Category: 40,000 skywards miles
Upon payment of the Annual Membership fee of AED 999 and the joining fee of AED 1,000.
2) Cumulative retail spends (within 6 months): 35,000 skywards miles
Spend a minimum of AED 75,000 within 6 months
3) Spend with Emirates Airlines (within 6 months) : 15,000 skywards miles
Spend a minimum of AED 20,000 withing 6 months
Overall an ability to earn upto 90,000 bonus skywards miles!
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn up to 2 Miles per USD 1 equivalent retail spends as per below rates
- 2 Skywards Miles at Emirates Airlines
- 1.5 Skywards Miles on international spend
- 1 Skywards Miles on domestic spend
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.75%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 600
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.75%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 600
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.49%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / AED 158
Joining Offers
Get a FAB Rewards bonus equivalent to your first year’s annual card fee when you activate and use your card within 30 days of card issuance.
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn up to 5 FAB Rewards for every AED 1 you spend on gaming including spending on PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, Steam, Twitch and more.
Earn up to 4 FAB Rewards per AED 1 spent on your card
Enjoy instant redemption at your fingertips and easily choose from an extensive selection of Rewards such as shopping, cashback, paying your utility bills, dining out or booking your next holiday
Things To Be Aware Of
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 15,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 750
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 15,000
RATE
3.5%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 750
Non AED Transaction Fee
2.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.00 % / Min 99
Joining Offers
Apply for a Citi Premier Credit Card and get up AED 750 welcome offer as a statement credit.
Citibank Terms & Conditions apply
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn 3 ThankYou(R) Points per USD on all dining, fuel & grocery spend, Earn 2 ThankYou® Points per USD on non-AED spend spent and 1.5 ThankYou® Points per USD on local (AED) spend
With your ThankYou® Points you have the flexibility to redeem for travel rewards, merchandise, gift vouchers and many other rewarding experiences
AED 500 can be offset with 15,000 ThankYou® Points for any travel-related purchase, No limitation
on Citibank site
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1575
MINIMUM SALARY
AED 30,000
RATE
3.25%
ANNUAL FEE
AED 1,575
Non AED Transaction Fee
1.99%
Cash Advance Fee
3.15 % / Min 103.95
Joining Offers
Apply for an Emirates NBD Credit Card and receive a voucher worth up to AED 400 that can be availed across Noon and Noon Daily!
Key Features
Reward Features
Earn Skyward Miles
Things To Be Aware Of
Looking for the top 10 credit cards with no annual fees? Whether you want cashback, rewards, or travel rewards, there is a best free-for-life credit card for every lifestyle. We have broken down the top 10 no annual fee credit cards in UAE, so you can find the perfect fit without worrying about extra charges.
🔹 Annual Fee : AED 0 (spend based reversal from year 2 onwards)
🔹 Rewards : Flat cashback on all purchases
🔹 Joining Offer : Up to AED 500 cashback
✅ 1% Cashback on All Purchases – No spending restrictions.
✅ 3% Cashback on Groceries & Fuel – Higher savings on essentials.
✅ Airport Lounge Access – Free global entry.
✅ Dining & Entertainment Discounts – Savings on top restaurants.
✅ Free Supplementary Cards – Share benefits with family.
One of the best zero annual fee credit cards for those who want simple, no-category cashback. What more, this card also offers an annual maintenance fee waiver if your previous years spend is AED 9000 and above. An attractive 3% on international transactions which is uncapped makes this one clearly one of the best in the market.
🔹 Annual Fee : AED 0 for the first year (Waived annually with AED 12,000 spend)
🔹 Rewards : Cashback on lifestyle and entertainment
🔹 Joining Offer : Up to AED 500 cashback
✅ First-Year Free & Waivable – Stay fee-free with a minimum spend.
✅ Welcome Bonus – Earn up to AED 500 cashback after meeting the spend criteria.
✅ Entertainment Perks – Enjoy exclusive discounts on concerts, events, and theme parks.
✅ Airport Lounge Access – Get complimentary lounge entry in select airports.
✅ Dining & Shopping Discounts – Special offers through HSBC’s partnerships.
Looking for the best free credit card packed with rewards? Enjoy 50% off dining, 1+1 movie tickets, Booking.com discounts, and twelve free airport lounge visits! Stay entertained, travel smarter, and indulge in premium benefits—all without an annual fee if you spend AED 12,000 annually.
🔹 Annual Fee: AED 0 (free for life)
🔹 Rewards: Cashback on lifestyle categories
🔹 Joining Offer: None
✅ 5% Cashback – Earn on dining, entertainment, and streaming services.
✅ Free Airport Lounge Access – Enjoy global lounge benefits.
✅ Exclusive Travel Discounts – Save on hotel stays and flights.
✅ No Annual Fee Option – Stay fee-free by spending AED 5,000 per month.
✅ Fully Digital – Manage everything via the app.
Enjoy a free-for-life credit card that keeps things simple and rewarding! Get 2% cashback on all your spends—no complicated categories, just straightforward savings. Earn up to AED 750 cashback monthly or 5,000 Skywards miles for your travels. Plus, enjoy exclusive access to 25+ airport lounges worldwide!
🔹 Annual Fee : AED 313.95 (First year free, waived with minimum spend of AED 30,000 in subsequent years)
🔹 Rewards : Cashback
🔹 Joining Offer : None
✅ Earn Rewards on All Spending – Switch between cashback and miles
✅ Dining & Shopping Discounts – Exclusive deals for EI customers.
✅ Free Airport Lounge Access – Travel benefits included.
✅ Flexible Redemption – Use points for flights, hotels, and vouchers.
✅ No Annual Fee if You Spend Enough.
Enjoy amazing benefits with this card! Get Buy 1 Get 1 free movie tickets at Vox and Reel cinemas, access to 1,000+ airport lounges worldwide (for both primary and supplementary cardholders), two complimentary golf rounds every month, free valet parking, and two Marhaba Meet & Greet services annually. It is luxury at your fingertips! While the spend requirement is much higher than other cards in the category, its flexible rewards mechanism, travel, and lifestyle benefits makes it a winner.
🔹 Annual Fee: AED 0 (First year free, waived with minimum spend)
🔹 Rewards: HSBC Rewards Points
🔹 Joining Offer: AED 500 in rewards
✅ Earn Rewards on All Spending – Bonus points for travel and shopping.
✅ Dining & Shopping Discounts – Exclusive deals for HSBC customers.
✅ Free Airport Lounge Access – Travel benefits included.
✅ Flexible Redemption – Use points for flights, hotels, and vouchers.
✅ No Annual Fee if You Spend Enough.
🔹 Annual Fee : AED 0 (Lifetime Free)
🔹 Rewards : Cashback on public transport, fuel, and groceries
🔹 Joining Offer : None
✅ Cashback on Public Transport – Save on metro, bus, taxi, and parking fees.
✅ Salik Auto Top-up – No hassle with toll payments.
✅ Extra Cashback on Fuel & Groceries – More savings on essentials.
✅ Dubai Ferry Discounts – Free or reduced fares.
✅ Seamless Nol Card Integration – Works like an RTA Nol card.
If you extensively use Dubai’s metro, bus, or taxi, this is the best credit card in the UAE without an annual fee. Great for commuters but not ideal for those who do not use RTA services.
🔹 Annual Fee : AED 0 (Lifetime Free)
🔹 Rewards : FAB Rewards ( 5 FAB rewards on online spending and one on others )
🔹 Joining Offer : No welcome bonus
✅ Free for Life– No annual fee.
✅ Free Airport Lounge Access – Enjoy lounge access in the Middle East.
✅ Online Rewards – 20% off on Namshi.
✅ Discounted Movies– Movie tickets at AED 20.
✅ Travel Friendly– Airport Lounge access, Clear trip discounts etc.
Earn 5 FAB Rewards on all your online spending, enjoy 20% off at Namshi.com, and grab movie tickets for just AED 20. Travel in style with unlimited global airport lounge access and boost your rewards with 20,000 bonus FAB Rewards every month.
🔹 Annual Fee : AED 0 (Lifetime Free)
🔹 Rewards : None (Focuses on fee waivers and financial flexibility)
🔹 Joining Offer : No welcome bonus
✅ Truly Fee-Free – No annual fee, late payment fee, over-limit fee, or cash advance fee.
✅ Free Airport Lounge Access – Enjoy lounge access in the Middle East.
✅ Dining Discounts – 20% off groceries and food on Talabat (twice a month).
✅ Flexible Installments – Convert purchases into easy payment plans.
✅ Supplementary Cards for Free – Get additional cards at no cost.
This is the best free for life credit card if you hate fees and penalties. While it does not offer rewards or cashback, it is ideal for people who want a hassle-free card without worrying about late fees or over-limit charges.
Final Thoughts – Which free credit card should you get?
🏆 Best for Cashback : Citi Cashback, HSBC Live+, Liv Cashback, Emirates Islamic Switch
🎁 Best for Rewards : HSBC Max Rewards, FAB Rewards Indulge
✈️ Best Travel Card : Emirates NBD Dnata Platinum
🚇 Best for Lifestyle benefits : Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback Credit Card, Citi Cashback, HSBC Live+ Credit Card
If you are looking for the best free-for-life credit card in the UAE, these are top picks based on rewards, spending habits, and lifestyle. Let us know which one suits you best!
The above analysis and recommendations on best credit cards with no annual fee in the UAE are based on information collected from public sources such as the bank's website, schedules of charges, customer feedbacks, and our own judgement. While producing these recommendations we have taken into consideration factors like rates, joining offers, lifestyle and travel benefits, and additional features.
While we update the review frequently, it is by no means a comprehensive list. Banks frequently update their offers and promotions and hence users need to verify the offers, rates at the time of signing up with the banks.
This review aims to offer a simplified, user-friendly comparison to help Soulwallet customers find the best no-annual-fee credit cards. As a digital affiliate, we at Soulwallet earn a commission when customers apply for banking products through our platform. However, this does not influence our reviews or opinions.
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FABCashback Credit Card
Minimum Salary AED 5,000
Annual Fee AED 315
Rate 3.50%
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FABCashback Credit Card
Minimum Salary AED 5,000
Annual Fee AED 315
Rate 3.50%
