ENBD Skywards Infinite vs ADCB Etihad Guest Infinite: which is better in the UAE? (2026)

On flight redemptions, a Skywards Mile is typically worth around AED 0.06 versus around AED 0.05 for an Etihad Guest Mile — but the bigger factor is which airline you actually fly. A mile in a programme whose airline you never use is worth far less than the redemption-rate table suggests. Use the miles-to-AED calculator to check your actual balance.

No — the two programmes aren't interchangeable. Skywards Miles redeem on Emirates, flydubai and Skywards partner airlines; Etihad Guest Miles redeem on Etihad and its own partner network. Pick the card that matches the airline you fly, not the one with the marginally higher headline earn rate.

Both cards run welcome-bonus miles after an initial spend threshold — check the live spec table above for the current offer on each, as bonus terms change periodically.

Both are premium Infinite-tier cards aimed at higher earners. The live spec table above shows the current minimum salary for each — confirm it before applying, since requirements can change.

Yes — if you don't fly either airline consistently, a flexible cashback card (or a card that lets you convert cashback to miles, like Liv Cashback) usually delivers more usable value than a single-airline miles card you rarely redeem.