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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.
12 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 5,000–20,000 |
| 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 5,000–20,000 |
| 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
No Annual Fee
Win trips to Etihad Stadium.
Win Tickets
Special Discounts Available
HSBC
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Welcome Bonus: AED 800 Amazon gift card
6% cashback on dining (up to AED 200)
5% cashback on fuel (up to AED 200)
INVEST BANK
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Flat 3% cashback on all spends (up to AED 1,000/month)
Access to 25+ VIP Airport Lounges
20% off Careem rides (3 rides/month)
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB)
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Free Careem Plus & Noon One for 1 year
20% off on monthly subscriptions to Netflix, PlayStation, YouTube, Spotify and more
No FX fees abroad
UNITED ARAB BANK (UAB)
Salary: AED 6,000+
No Annual Fee
Welcome Offer: ENTERNAINER subscription
Up to 5% cashback on groceries and fuel
100% casbhack on video streaming subscription
CITIBANK
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
UNITED ARAB BANK (UAB)
Salary: AED 10,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Welcome Offer: ENTERNAINER subscription
Up to 5% cashback on groceries and fuel
100% casbhack on video streaming subscription
EMIRATES NBD
Min Salary: AED 12,000
No Annual Fee
1.5% Rewards on retail spends
Lounge Access Included
30% discount at 2,000+ restaurants
LIV DIGITAL BANK BY EMIRATES NBD
Salary: AED 15,000+
Annual Fee: AED 735
Up to 4% Cashback on all spends
Instant redemption as Cashback or Miles
3 Free Movie Tickets + 20% off on F&B at VOX Cinemas
RAKBANK
Salary: AED 15,000+
No Annual Fee First Year
Exclusive for UAE nationals
50,000 RAKrewards Bonus
100% Cashback on Salik + DARB
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
RAKBANK
Salary: AED 20,000+
No Annual Fee
RAKrewards on Every Spend
Cash Advance: Up to 80% of the credit limit
Free Supplementary Card
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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