Travel cards in United Arab Emirates
6 cards we cover for this market. Every card is fully linkable — apply directly with the issuer or read the Pointify review for how its points + transfers fit into the United Arab Emirates ecosystem.
Amex Platinum Charge (UAE)
American Express
1 MR per AED 4 base
AED 3,300 annual fee
Centurion Lounge DXB + global Priority Pass + Skywards + Asia Miles transfers.
Emirates Skywards Amex Platinum
American Express / Emirates1 Skywards Mile per AED 1 on Emirates
AED 1,500 annual fee
Direct Emirates cobrand — Skywards Silver bundled + Emirates lounge access on Emirates flights.
Citi Prestige (UAE)
Citibank
5x dining + travel
AED 1,500 annual fee
Strong Etihad Guest + KrisFlyer transfers + 4th-night-free hotels.
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Emirates NBD Skywards Infinite
Emirates NBD
2 Skywards Miles per AED 1 on Emirates
AED 3,150 annual fee
Skywards Silver included + double miles on Emirates flights.
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FAB Etihad Guest Elite
First Abu Dhabi Bank3 Etihad Guest Miles per US$1 international
AED 1,500 annual fee
Etihad Guest Silver bundled + lounge access AUH + unlimited Priority Pass.
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Mashreq Solitaire (Amex)
Mashreq5x travel + dining
AED 2,500 annual fee
Mashreq Salaam transfers to Skywards + Etihad Guest + Asia Miles.