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Compare UAE credit cards that include Priority Pass airport lounge access — 1,900+ lounges worldwide.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS
Earn 2 points for every AED 4 spent
12 Priority Pass lounge visits per year
10% cashback every month, up to AED 600 annually
RAKBANK
Up to 4 RAKrewards/AED
Up to 3.2% travel value
Privilege: 0% bank FX fee
Unlimited lounge access + guest
6 airport transfers/year
CITIBANK
30,000 annual bonus miles
5 miles/USD non-AED
2.5 miles/USD in AED
14 lounge visits/year
4 Careem airport rides/year
A side-by-side snapshot of annual fees, salary requirements, and standout benefits.
| Card | Annual fee | Min. salary | Why it stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() | AED 1,575 | AED 30,000+ | Priority Pass-tier lounge access plus Skywards Miles on every spend |
![]() | Premium | AED 30,000+ | Visa Infinite benefit set including airport lounge access, concierge, golf, and travel cover |
![]() | AED 1,575 | AED 30,000+ | 14 Mastercard Travel Pass visits plus the 4th-night hotel benefit booked through Citi Concierge |
![]() | AED 735 | AED 21,250+ | 12 Priority Pass visits for the primary cardmember and 8 for one supplementary cardmember |
![]() | AED 3,150 | AED 36,750+ | 14 Mastercard Travel Pass visits plus concierge and elite travel benefits |
![]() | AED 2,625 | AED 40,000+ | Premium lounge access plus Etihad Miles earn on international spend |
![]() | Premium | AED 50,000+ | Top FAB Elite tier with premium lounge benefits |
![]() | Tier-based monthly fee | AED 35,000+ | Mastercard Travel Pass lounge access plus up to 4 Rewards points per AED; only Privilege removes the bank FX surcharge |
| Card | Annual fee | Min. salary | Why it stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() | AED 1,575 | AED 30,000+ | Priority Pass-tier lounge access plus Skywards Miles on every spend |
![]() | Premium | AED 30,000+ | Visa Infinite benefit set including airport lounge access, concierge, golf, and travel cover |
![]() | AED 1,575 | AED 30,000+ | 14 Mastercard Travel Pass visits plus the 4th-night hotel benefit booked through Citi Concierge |
![]() | AED 735 | AED 21,250+ | 12 Priority Pass visits for the primary cardmember and 8 for one supplementary cardmember |
![]() | AED 3,150 | AED 36,750+ | 14 Mastercard Travel Pass visits plus concierge and elite travel benefits |
![]() | AED 2,625 | AED 40,000+ | Premium lounge access plus Etihad Miles earn on international spend |
![]() | Premium | AED 50,000+ | Top FAB Elite tier with premium lounge benefits |
![]() | Tier-based monthly fee | AED 35,000+ | Mastercard Travel Pass lounge access plus up to 4 Rewards points per AED; only Privilege removes the bank FX surcharge |

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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
Priority Pass provides access to over 1,900 lounges and experiences worldwide — the broadest international coverage of the major lounge networks. For DXB and AUH specifically, multiple terminals are covered. For other networks like LoungeKey and DragonPass, coverage in Asia and the Middle East can be comparable or stronger.
Premium cards can include either capped or unlimited lounge access. American Express Platinum Credit publishes 12 Priority Pass visits for the primary cardmember and 8 for one supplementary member; Visa and Mastercard issuers set their own Visa Airport Companion or Mastercard Travel Pass allowances.
Guest charges and complimentary guest allowances vary by membership and issuer. American Express Platinum Credit publishes separate primary and supplementary visit allowances rather than an unlimited free-guest entitlement; confirm the card-specific terms before relying on guest access.
8 cards in the UAE
EMIRATES NBD
EMIRATES NBD
CITIBANK
AMERICAN EXPRESS
CITIBANK
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB)
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB)
RAKBANK
General requirements for credit card applications in the UAE. Exact thresholds vary by bank and card tier.
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Monthly salary | AED 21,250–40,000 |
| 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 21,250–40,000 |
| 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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