Lifestyle
Merchant
Careem Plus
Enjoy free ride benefits.
Valid until 31 Jul 2026
FAB GEMS World Credit Card
Earn FAB Rewards on school-related spend, international purchases and everyday transactions, plus a GEMS tuition advance-payment discount.
Is this card right for you?
A quick check before you apply — the more boxes you tick, the smoother the approval.
UAE resident with a salary of AED 8,000+
Salary credited to a UAE bank account, with a valid Emirates ID and residence visa. FAB GEMS World Credit Card expects AED 8,000+ monthly income.
Documents ready
Emirates ID and passport with residence visa on hand. For salaried applicants at listed employers, income is usually verified automatically during the application.
Clean recent credit record
No credit-card rejection in the last 6 months and no missed payments on your AECB report — a recent decline or arrears is the top reason a UAE card application stalls.
Rewards
33.5FAB Rewards
per AED 1 on school-related spend.
Earn 33.5 FAB Rewards for every AED 1 spent on school bus transport, canteen, uniform and extracurricular activities, capped at ~83,500 points per month.
See full breakdown6.5FAB Rewards
per AED 1 on international spending.
Earn 6.5 FAB Rewards for every AED 1 spent internationally in non-AED currency.
See full breakdown3.5FAB Rewards
per AED 1 on domestic spending.
Earn 3.5 FAB Rewards for every AED 1 spent domestically in local currency.
See full breakdownRewards Calculator
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Three Citibank credit cards spanning everyday value to ultra-premium — the Citi Cashback card earns 3% back on international spend and 2% on groceries with no fee in the first year, the Citi Prestige adds unlimited airport lounge access and a complimentary fourth hotel night, and the invitation-only Citi Ultima carries Citi's top-tier travel and concierge privileges.
CITIBANK
Citi Cashback Credit Card
Salary: AED 8,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
3% Cashback on non-AED spends
2% Cashback on grocery/supermarket spends
1% Cashback on all other spend
CITIBANK
Citi Prestige Credit Card
Salary: AED 30,000+
Annual Fee: AED 1,500
10,000 bonus points annually post payment of annual fee
3 Points on non-AED spends
2 Points on local spends
CITIBANK
Citi Ultima Credit Card
Salary: AED 36,750
Annual Fee: AED 3,000
30,000 bonus miles annually post payment of annual fee
5 Miles on non-AED spends
2.5 Miles on AED spends
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Merchant
Talabat
Savor discounts on meal orders.
Valid until 31 Jul 2026
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Cartlow
Enjoy discounts while shopping.
Valid until 1 Aug 2026
Lifestyle
Merchant
The Bicester Collection
Save while you shop.
Valid until 31 Aug 2026
Additional Benefits
GEMS Tuition Advance-Payment Discount
Save up to 3% on GEMS school fees
Save up to 3% on GEMS school fees when paying tuition in advance, plus a 0% Easy Payment Plan of up to 12 months on GEMS and non-GEMS transactions (minimum AED 1,000).
Education Protection Plan
Cover up to AED 500,000 per child from AED 28/month
Optional Education Protection Plan underwritten by ADNIC, covering up to AED 500,000 per child for loss of life, personal accident or permanent disability, from AED 28 per month per child.
Global Airport Lounge Access
Free access to 1,000+ lounges, up to 8 times a year plus a guest
Complimentary access to over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide, up to 8 times per year for the cardholder plus one guest.
Discounted Cinema Tickets
2 tickets per month at AED 20 each
2 discounted movie tickets per month at AED 20 each at Reel Cinemas, Cine Royal and Star Cinemas, plus 40% off deluxe tickets at Cinepolis.
Eligibility
8,000AED
Minimum Income
Fees
Free
Joining Fee
399AED
Annual Fee
3.99%
Monthly Interest Rate
3.99% per month (47.88% per annum).
Late Payment FeeAED 230*
*Charged if the minimum payment due is not received by the payment due date.
Over Limit FeeAED 275*
*Charged when the balance exceeds the credit limit.
Cash Advance Fee3%*
*3% of the cash advance amount or AED 99, whichever is higher.
International Transaction Fee (non-AED)2.61%*
*2.61% of the transaction amount for non-AED spend.
Foreign Currency Transaction Fee (AED abroad)2.61%*
*2.61% on foreign-currency transactions settled in AED abroad.
Card ReplacementAED 78.75
Supplementary CardFree*
*Complimentary.
Credit Shield0.99%*
*Optional; charged monthly on the outstanding balance when enrolled.
Cash Advance3.15%*
*3.15% or AED 157.50 per transaction, whichever is higher. Finance charges on the withdrawn amount apply separately from the transaction date.
International Transactions2.61%*
*2.61% of the transaction value plus applicable Visa/Mastercard scheme charges. Not applicable on FAB Travel Card (bank and scheme charges) and Low-Rate Credit Card (bank charges).
Late PaymentAED 241.5*
*Charged if the minimum payment is not received by the due date.
Over-LimitAED 302.4*
*Charged when the outstanding balance exceeds the approved credit limit.
Credit Shield Plus1.04%*
*1.04% per month of the outstanding balance. Optional plan — enrolment required.
Wallet Shield0.42%*
*0.42% per month of the outstanding balance. Optional plan — enrolment required.
Accident Insurance0.26%*
*0.26% per month of the outstanding amount or AED 31.40, whichever is higher. Optional plan — enrolment required.
Instalment / Financing Plans3%*
*Up to 3% per month flat rate on booking amount. Easy Buys/ALOC: up to 4% transaction fee on total principal. Rate confirmed at time of booking.
Instalment Cancellation1.05%*
*1.05% of the principal outstanding amount, maximum AED 10,500.
Plan DefermentAED 262.5
Statement ReprintAED 26.25*
*Per statement reprinted.
Sales Draft CopyAED 26.25
Liability LetterAED 52.5
Transaction DisputeAED 105
Outstation ChequeAED 52.5
Returned ChequeAED 220.5
Minimum Payment5%*
*5% of the outstanding balance or AED 100, whichever is higher.
Payment DueFree*
*21–25 days from the statement date.
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