Travel cashback rates in the UAE are the highest of any category — up to 12% on flights, hotels, and bookings with specific cards. Travel tickets are also large (AED 1,500-15,000), so the absolute cashback amount is meaningful. The gap between a customer's best card and the one they swipe by default can be AED 300+ on a single booking. Most travellers don't remember which card wins where, especially when they're booking at the last minute.