Top Air Miles Credit Cards in UAE

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Airport Lounge
Shopping Benefits
Fuel benefits
Movie Discounts

Cashback up to AED 2,000
Rewards + Welcome Offers
No Annual Fee
Travel benefits
Dining Discounts
Entertainment Benefits

With the best credit cards for Airline Miles, you can earn Miles on everyday purchases and redeem them for travel rewards, shopping, dining, and more. Many banks across the UAE offer these cards for frequent travellers and those who enjoy premium lifestyle benefits.

With these cards, you accumulate Air Miles, usually on all international and domestic purchases. On top of these rewards, you can also enjoy privileges like airport lounge access, travel insurance, special discounts, and more with such cards.

Let’s explore the best flyer Miles credit cards in the UAE.

Best Credit Cards for Airline Miles — Features and Benefits

Tabled below are some of the top Flight Miles credit cards —

Airline Miles Credit Cards	Minimum Salary Requirements	Features/ Benefits	Apply
Emirates Islamic Flex Credit Card	AED 5,000	Welcome bonus of 10,000 EI SmartMiles In-built ‘Instant Purchase’ feature for EI SmartMiles redemption for purchases at any merchant globally Redeem earned points on 300 airlines and 180,000 hotels across the globe Exchange earned Miles with Emirates Skywards, EtihadGuest, Intermiles, Etisalat Smiles Points, and U By Emaar Earn up to 2.25 EI SmartMiles per AED 1 spent Get up to 25% cashback on more than 1,500 brands at CashbackSouk Enjoy up to 2 ‘Buy 1 Get 1’ free movie tickets at Reel Cinemas every month Protection benefits include an Extended Warranty feature and Purchase Protection Up to 4 complimentary supplementary cards for family members Enjoy USD 25 as food and beverage credit and use them at 900+ hotels globally with the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection Features like Credit Transfer from other banks to EI Bank and Easy Payment Plans available	View Offers
Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Platinum Credit Card	AED 5,000	Up to 3.5 Etihad Guest Miles per USD 1 spent. Complimentary privileges like 1,000+ airport lounge access, valet parking services, golf rounds, and more Unlimited 10% Miles back on flight upgrades and redemption 50% cashback on cinema tickets Receive 2 complimentary inflight WiFi vouchers per year with membership Extended Warranty and Purchase Protection features Make Etihad Purchases with 0% Easy Payment Plans for up to 6 months Get up to 4 supplementary cards without any charges Free credit of USD 25 for spending on food or beverages at over 900 hotels globally with Visa Luxury Hotel Collection Easily transfer your existing credit balances from other banks to Emirates Islamic	View Offers
Emirates NBD Mastercard Platinum Credit Card	AED 12,000	Up to 1.5 Plus Points for each spend of AED 100 Earn 0.4% points on car dealerships, supermarkets, insurance, and grocery spends 0.2% points on education, fuel spends, utility bills, real estate, and education Get a job loss cover of up to AED 60,000 — applicable for up to 12 months or until re-employment Enjoy up to 30% discount at over 2,000 restaurants across the UAE Enjoy unlimited free lounge access at regional and international airports across Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan, the UAE, the KSA, and more Up to 30% discount with Cleartrip Up to 40% discount at 100+ golf courses globally	View Offers
FAB Etihad Guest Platinum Credit Card	AED 8,000	Receive a welcome bonus of 10,000 Etihad Guest Miles Get a 25% Etihad Guest Miles discount voucher Earn 4 Miles for every AED 10 spent at Etihad or Etihad Airways partners Earn 3.5 Miles for non-AED international transactions Earn 2 Miles for every AED 10 spent locally Enjoy 4 discounted cinema tickets at Star Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, and Cine Royal Cinemas Access to top-tier golf courses in the UAE Protection privileges include Credit Shield, International Medical and Travel Assistance, and Global Purchase Protection	View Offers
Emirates Islamic Flex Elite Credit Card	AED 15,000	Earn EI SmartMiles with every purchase Redeem earned points at 300 airlines and 180,000 hotels across the globe Complimentary access to 1,000+ airport lounges across the world Free valet parking services (twice per month) at select locations in the UAE Get up to 3 ‘Buy 1 Get 1’ complimentary movie tickets monthly Enjoy free golf rounds on all days Free access to Sharjah Ladies Club and Dubai Ladies Club Request up to 4 supplementary credit cards (with no AMF) for free Complimentary travel insurance of up to USD 500,000 USD 25 credit on food and beverages at more than 900 hotels globally with Visa Luxury Hotel Collection 24/7 complimentary global concierge service Exchange EI SmartMiles with Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Etisalat Smiles Points, Intermiles, or U By Emaar Points	View Offers
Emirates Islamic Guest Premium Credit Card	AED 20,000	Earn up to 3.5 Etihad Guest Miles per USD 1 spent 1 Etihad Tier Mile per USD 1 (or equivalent in a non-AED currency) spent Maximum of 20,000 Tier Miles per year with membership Complimentary services — valet parking, golf rounds, and access to over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide Get a fast-track upgrade to Etihad Gold Tier membership Receive free airport transfers to or from Abu Dhabi airport Max 50% cashback on booking movie tickets Enjoy unlimited 50% Miles back on flight upgrades or redemption 4 complimentary inflight WiFi vouchers every year with membership Features like 0% Easy Payment Plan, global concierge service, and balance transfer facility are available Get up to 4 complimentary supplementary cards with no AMF Travel insurance of up to USD 500,000 for free	View Offers
FAB Etihad Guest Signature Credit Card	AED 15,000	Earn up to 5.5 Etihad Guest Miles for each AED 10 spent Receive a welcome bonus of 35,000 Miles Spend AED 150,000 to receive a 50% discount voucher on Etihad Guest Miles Enjoy a fast-track upgrade to Etihad Guest Silver status Complimentary services like in-flight WiFi voucher and travel concierge service are included Get discounts on golf course access and cinema tickets Protection benefits include Credit Shield, Fraudulent Transaction Protection, Purchase Protection and Extended Warranty, Travel Accident Insurance, and International Medical and Travel Assistance	View Offers
Citibank Citi Ultima Credit Card	AED 36,750	Earn 5 Citi Miles for every $1 spent internationally Earn 2.5 Citi Miles for every $1 spent locally Earn 30,000 bonus Citi Miles by paying your annual fee every year Redeem Citi Miles by transferring them to 11 partner airlines Complimentary facilities include airport lounge access, 3rd night free stay at any hotel, and golf course access 50% cash rebate on air travel tickets Facilities like airport transfers, airport security fast-track, and free movie tickets	View Offers

Best Card for Airline Miles — Eligibility Criteria

Tabled below are the general eligibility criteria for Airline Miles credit cards —

Criteria	Requirements
Minimum Age	21 Years
Minimum Salary	AED 5,000
Nationality	UAE national or expat
Employment Status	Salaried or Self-Employed
Credit Score	Decided by the Bank

Note

Each card has different criteria specifications.
Additional eligibility may apply.

Best Flyer Miles Credit Cards — Documents Checklist

Here is a checklist of the documents usually required to get the best card for Airline Miles —

For Salaried Employees	For Self-Employed Individuals
Emirates ID (original and a copy) Passport (original and a copy) Original and copy of residence visa (for expatriates) Salary certificates/ payslips (whichever is applicable) Latest 3-6 months’ personal bank statements	Emirates ID (original and a copy) Passport (original and a copy) Original and copy of residence visa (for expatriates) Trade licence Memorandum of Association Latest 3-6 months’ company bank statement