Highest cash welcome: Mashreq Solitaire (AED 2,500). Highest free-card welcome: Mashreq Cashback / ENBD Noon One / EI Switch Cashback (AED 500 each). Best limited-time partner offer: FAB SHARE Signature pays 10% at JUMBO/EROS until 31 December 2026.
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UAE credit card offers: welcome cashback bonuses, free-for-life cards, 0% balance transfer plans, and partner discounts.
See cardsMASHREQ BANK
Welcome Bonus: AED 2,500
6 points per AED on international purchases
Unlimited Fitness First Visits
EMIRATES NBD
Welcome Bonus: AED 500 when you spend AED 5,000 in the first two months
Get 20% back as noon credits when you spend on noon food
Get 5% back as noon credits when you spend on noon
MASHREQ BANK
AED 500 Welcome Bonus
Unlimited 5% Cashback on dining.
1% Cashback on international spends (non-dining)
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB)
5,000 bonus SHARE points
6% at malls & Carrefour
2-for-1 VOX 3× monthly
A side-by-side snapshot of joining fees, salary requirements, and standout benefits.
| Card | Joining fee | Min. salary | Why it stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() | AED 1,575 | AED 25,000 | AED 2,500 welcome cashback after AED 9,000 spend in 2 months — among the highest UAE bonuses |
![]() | AED 313.95 | AED 5,000 | AED 500 welcome cashback plus Vantage rewards and lifestyle benefits |
![]() | Free | AED 5,000 | AED 500 welcome cashback on a free-for-life card |
![]() | Paid | AED 15,000 | Welcome cashback + 3 free VOX tickets/month + lounge access + coffee B1G1 (until Aug 2026) |
![]() | Free | AED 5,000 | Free-for-life, up to 2% tiered + coffee B1G1 across 50+ shops (until Aug 2026) |
![]() | AED 735 | AED 15,000 | AED 1,000 welcome after AED 40,000 spend in 60 days; 10% at Union Coop |
![]() | AED 383 | AED 8,000 | AED 365 welcome bonus after AED 5,000 spend in 45 days |
![]() | Free | AED 5,000 | AED 350 welcome bonus on a free card + Buy-1-Get-1 at Reel Cinemas |
![]() | Free | AED 5,000 | AED 500 welcome bonus for new-to-bank/card customers + up to 20% noon Credits |
![]() | Free | AED 30,000 | UAE Nationals only: double Emaar UPoints for 3 months plus 10,000 after USD 10,000 spend; up to 25,000 UPoints combined |
![]() | AED 525 | AED 10,000 | 5,000 SHARE-point welcome (≈AED 500) + 10% at JUMBO/EROS until 31 Dec 2026 |
![]() | Free | AED 10,000 | AED 500 Sharia-compliant cashback welcome after AED 15,000 spend in 60 days |
| Card | Joining fee | Min. salary | Why it stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() | AED 1,575 | AED 25,000 | AED 2,500 welcome cashback after AED 9,000 spend in 2 months — among the highest UAE bonuses |
![]() | AED 313.95 | AED 5,000 | AED 500 welcome cashback plus Vantage rewards and lifestyle benefits |
![]() | Free | AED 5,000 | AED 500 welcome cashback on a free-for-life card |
![]() | Paid | AED 15,000 | Welcome cashback + 3 free VOX tickets/month + lounge access + coffee B1G1 (until Aug 2026) |
![]() | Free | AED 5,000 | Free-for-life, up to 2% tiered + coffee B1G1 across 50+ shops (until Aug 2026) |
![]() | AED 735 | AED 15,000 | AED 1,000 welcome after AED 40,000 spend in 60 days; 10% at Union Coop |
![]() | AED 383 | AED 8,000 | AED 365 welcome bonus after AED 5,000 spend in 45 days |
![]() | Free | AED 5,000 | AED 350 welcome bonus on a free card + Buy-1-Get-1 at Reel Cinemas |
![]() | Free | AED 5,000 | AED 500 welcome bonus for new-to-bank/card customers + up to 20% noon Credits |
![]() | Free | AED 30,000 | UAE Nationals only: double Emaar UPoints for 3 months plus 10,000 after USD 10,000 spend; up to 25,000 UPoints combined |
![]() | AED 525 | AED 10,000 | 5,000 SHARE-point welcome (≈AED 500) + 10% at JUMBO/EROS until 31 Dec 2026 |
![]() | Free | AED 10,000 | AED 500 Sharia-compliant cashback welcome after AED 15,000 spend in 60 days |

Mashreq Solitaire Credit Card

Mashreq Platinum Plus Credit Card

Mashreq Cashback Credit Card

Liv Cashback+ Credit Card

Liv Cashback Credit Card

Tamayaz World Credit Card

ADCB 365 Cashback Credit Card

ADCB Essential Cashback Credit Card

ENBD noon One Visa Credit Card

ENBD U By Emaar Visa Infinite Emirati Credit Card

FAB SHARE Signature Credit Card

Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback Credit Card
August Spotlight
Three Emirates NBD credit cards spanning everyday rewards to premium travel — the ENBD noon One Visa Card earns up to 20% back as noon Credits on noon Food with no annual fee, the ENBD Voyager World Credit Card earns 6 Voyager Miles per AED 1 on the Voyager Travel Portal with complimentary airport lounge access, and the premium ENBD Voyager World Elite doubles that to 12 Voyager Miles per AED 1 with added airport transfers and fast-track privileges.
EMIRATES NBD
EMIRATES NBD
EMIRATES NBD
Mashreq Solitaire AED 2,500 (after AED 9,000 in 60 days), Mashreq Platinum Elite AED 1,500, Liv Tamayaz World AED 1,000 (AED 40,000 in 60 days), ADCB 365 AED 365 (AED 5,000 in 45 days), ENBD U by Emaar Visa Infinite Emirati up to 25,000 UPoints (up to AED 2,500 when all conditions are met), and FAB SHARE Signature 5,000 SHARE points (≈AED 500).
Mashreq Cashback, ENBD Noon One, Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback, and ADCB Essential Cashback each post AED 350-500 welcome cashback on a free-for-life card. ENBD U by Emaar Visa Infinite Emirati waives the first-year fee but requires the published early-spend conditions for its UPoints welcome value.
FAB SHARE Signature 10% back at JUMBO/EROS (AED 200/merchant cap, until 31 Dec 2026). Liv Cashback / Cashback+ B1G1 across 50+ coffee shops (until Aug 2026). ADCB Essential Cashback Buy-1-Get-1 at Reel Cinemas. Liv Cashback+ 3 free VOX tickets/month + 20% F&B. All stack with the base cashback and welcome bonus.
A AED 2,500 welcome on a card with AED 1,575 joining fee is AED 925 net — still strong, but well below the headline. A AED 500 welcome on a free card is AED 500 net. Subtract joining/annual fee from the welcome bonus before ranking.
Welcome bonuses require a minimum spend in 30-60 days from activation. Most issuers exclude cash advances, government payments, school fees, balance transfers, salik, and utility top-ups from qualifying spend. Don't manufacture spend just to clear the threshold.
12 cards in the UAE
MASHREQ BANK
MASHREQ BANK
MASHREQ BANK
LIV DIGITAL BANK BY EMIRATES NBD
LIV DIGITAL BANK BY EMIRATES NBD
LIV DIGITAL BANK BY EMIRATES NBD
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB)
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB)
EMIRATES NBD
EMIRATES NBD
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB)
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
General requirements for credit card applications in the UAE. Exact thresholds vary by bank and card tier.
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Monthly salary | AED 5,000–30,000 |
| Employment | Salaried employees or self-employed professionals |
| Residency | UAE residents with a valid Emirates ID and residence visa |
| Credit history | AECB credit score is checked; a clean record strengthens approval |
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Monthly salary | AED 5,000–30,000 |
| Employment | Salaried employees or self-employed professionals |
| Residency | UAE residents with a valid Emirates ID and residence visa |
| Credit history | AECB credit score is checked; a clean record strengthens approval |
Always confirm the latest eligibility details with the issuing bank before applying.
Prepare these before you start an application. Some banks accept digital uploads; others require originals at a branch.
The final list of required documents may differ based on the bank and card. Self-employed applicants may also need a trade licence and audited financial statements.
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