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Two free-for-life Emirates NBD credit cards built for everyday UAE spending — the noon One Visa pays up to 20% back as noon Credits on noon Food, and the Share Platinum earns Share Points across grocery, dining, and online retail.
15 cards in the UAE
General requirements for credit card applications in the UAE. Exact thresholds vary by bank and card tier.
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Monthly salary | AED 5,000–35,000 |
| 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 5,000–35,000 |
| 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.
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No Annual Fee
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
No Annual Fee
4% cashback with Al Futtaim brands
0.75% cashback on other spends
Buy 1 get 1 movie ticket at VOX Cinemas
Annual Fee: AED 199
Welcome Bonus: 5,000 Etihad Guest Miles
2 Etihad Guest Miles per USD spent
2 Complimentary Inflight WiFi vouchers per year
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 5,000+
Annual Fee: AED 350
5% Cashback on telecom
5% Cashback on electronics
Up to 1% cashback on all local and international spends
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Welcome Offer: AED 500 Cashback points
Up to 8% cashback on your spends
Switch between Lifestyle or Travel cashback category
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee
10,000 EI SmartMiles Welcome Bonus
Up to 2.25 EI SmartMiles per AED 1 spend
Up to 2 Buy 1 Get 1 complimentary movie tickets each month
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee
10% Cashback on RTA Transport
10% Cashback on Fuel
2.25% Cashback on Other Spends
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 12,000+
Annual Fee: AED 899
Welcome Bonus: 30,000 Etihad Guest Miles
Up to 3 Etihad Guest Miles per USD spent
Fast-Track to Etihad Silver Status
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 12,000+
Annual Fee: AED 699
Welcome Bonus: 20,000 Etihad Guest Miles
Up to 3 Etihad Guest Miles per USD spent
Fast-Track to Etihad Silver Status
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 12,000+
Annual Fee: AED 700
Up to 1.5 Skywards Miles per USD spent
Unlimited complimentary access to over 1000 airport lounges
1 complimentary valet parking monthly
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 12,000+
Annual Fee: AED 299
Up to 10% cashback on groceries, education, dining, telecom
Unlimited airport lounge access
2 rounds of complimentary golf per month
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 12,000+
No Annual Fee
Exclusive for UAE nationals
Welcome Bonus: AED 1,000 as EI SmartMiles
Up to 3.75 EI SmartMiles per AED 1
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 15,000+
Annual Fee: AED 735
75,000 EI SmartMiles Welcome Bonus
3.75% cashback on international spend
Unlimited rounds of golf
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 15,000+
No Annual Fee
Welcome Bonus: AED 750 on AED 10,000 spend in 60 days
Up to 6% back in Amazon Rewards on your spends with no cap
Up to 2 free items at Costa at Dubai airports
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 20,000+
Annual Fee: AED 1,500
Welcome Bonus: Up to 55,000 Etihad Guest Miles
Up to 3.5 Etihad Guest Miles per USD spent
Fast-Track to Etihad Guest Gold Status
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 20,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Up to 2 Skywards Miles per USD spent
Unlimited complimentary access to over 1000+ airport lounges
Automatic Skywards Silver Membership Upgrade
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 35,000+
Annual Fee: AED 5,500
Up to 3.5 Skywards Miles per USD spend
Fast track to Emirates Skywards Gold Tier
4 Complimentary Airport Transfers Annually
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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