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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.
14 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 5,000–15,000 |
| 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 5,000–15,000 |
| 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
Monthly Fee: AED 100
Free Plan Available
No FX Fee
100% Cashback at selected brands
Lifestyle benefits with Violet
CBD
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Up to 10% Cashback on Bills, Education, Fuel.
50% off Cinema Tickets
Complimentary Hotel Night
CBD
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee
2-for-1 offers with the ENTERTAINER
Up to AED 500 cashback cap per month
50% off cinema tickets
CBD
Salary: AED 5,000
Free Annual Fee First Year
90-Day Free Smiles Unlimited Subscription
Earn Smiles Points on AED Spending
50% Off Tickets
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)
ABU DHABI ISLAMIC BANK (ADIB)
Salary: AED 5,000+
Annual Fee: AED 999
Welcome bonus: 10,000 SHARE Points
12% back in SHARE Points for the first 3 months
6% back in SHARE Points at Carrefour and Majid Al Futtaim destinations
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB)
Salary: AED 8,000+
Annual Fee: AED 500
Welcome Bonus: 10,000 Miles
Earn 4 Etihad Miles per AED 10 spent.
2 free airport transfers/year
RAKBANK
Salary: AED 10,000+
No Annual Fee
20,000 AirRewards Bonus Points
Complimentary Annual Ticket
Free Airport Transfers
EMIRATES NBD
Salary: AED 12,000+
Annual Fee: AED 420
Earn Plus Points on spending.
Unlimited airport lounge access worldwide
30% discount at 2,000+ UAE restaurants
EMIRATES NBD
Salary: AED 12,000+
No Annual Fee
Welcome Offer: 75,000 Voyager Miles
6 Voyager Miles on every AED spent on Voyager Travel Portal
3 Voyager Miles on every AED spent on other travel bookings
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB)
Salary: AED 15,000+
Free First Year, AED 1,500 After
Bonus: Up to 100,000 Etihad Miles
5.5 Etihad Miles per AED 10 spent
Fast track to Etihad Silver membership.
RAKBANK
Salary: AED 15,000+
No Annual Fee First Year
Exclusive for UAE nationals
50,000 RAKrewards Bonus
100% Cashback on Salik + DARB
CITIBANK
Salary: AED 15,000+
Annual Fee: AED 750
10,000 bonus points annually post payment of annual fee
3 Points on non-AED spends
2 Points on local spends
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
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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