Save big with the top loyalty and discount cards in Dubai
Want to save cash the next time you dine out or travel? The best way to do so is to sign up for loyalty programmes in Dubai. To help you with that, we’ve compiled a list of top Dubai discount cards that offer the most amazing deals and discounts to regular buyers.
MOST POPULAR DUBAI DISCOUNT CARDS
Whether you are booking flights, hotels or planning your next dream vacation, there are several discount cards in Dubai primed to boost your coffers. With these cards, you’ll earn points as rewards and be able to redeem them for cash purchases.
SHUKRAN REWARDS
We’ll start our list of the best Dubai discount cards with Shukran Rewards. This Dubai loyalty programme offers automatic cashback when you shop at any of Landmark Group’s outlets in the UAE, as well as in other GCC countries. There is no membership fee for the Shukran Rewards program and there is no charge for renewal either.
To redeem Shukran points at select Landmark Group outlets, you must show your photo ID and digital card at the cash counter. If you’re shopping online, click the ‘Pay with Shukrans’ slider. You can also download the Shukran App to keep yourself updated with the latest discount offers.
CLUB APPAREL
Not technically a loyalty ‘card”, this loyalty programme by the Apparel Group helps you earn rewards redeemable at more than 75 brands across hundreds of stores in the region. Simply sign up on the Club Apparel website or download the mobile app and earn reward points at any participating store.
You simply need to show the dynamic identification barcode on your app when making a purchase. In addition to this, you can earn bonus points during special promotions and events. Points earned are redeemable within a year.
Club Apparel also offers three-tier membership rewards. A silver and gold tier member can earn AED 3 on every AED 100 spent. A black tier member, however, can collect AED 5 after purchasing items worth AED 100.
PRIVILEGES CLUB BY ALSHAYA
When it comes to the best discount card in Dubai, we simply can’t ignore the Privileges Club card from Alshaya. You can visit any Alshaya store to obtain your loyalty card or download the mobile app to stay up to date on the latest offers from dozens of international brands.
Like other loyalty programs where you accrue points based on the money spent, members of the Privileges Club are automatically entered into the Monthly Draw (minimum AED 60 spent at a participating brand) and the half-yearly Super Draw (AED 12,000) to get a chance to win huge discounts and savings.
AMBER
Next on our list of Dubai loyalty cards is Al Tayer Group’s Amber rewards programme. There are no membership charges and you can even upgrade your membership as you accumulate more points.
The Amber loyalty card is valid for two years from the date of membership. You can join as a ‘Classic’ member and earn rewards and benefits. By collecting 20,000 points, you can advance to the “Select” Tier. Whereas, those who collect 150,000 points reach the Plus Tier, earning greater rewards.
Once you accumulate points, you can redeem them at any outlet of Al Tayer Group in the UAE.
WAFI REWARDS
If you reside in the flats in Oud Metha or shop frequently at the WAFI Mall, you can sign up for WAFI Rewards. Any shopper at the mall can get this loyalty card for free and earn one point on every dirham spent (up to AED 500,000 per purchase) on shopping and dining at the WAFI Mall.
The points are redeemable at selected cafes and restaurants as well as Cleopatra’s Spa. You can also receive discounts at over 250 stores at the mall.
Note that points earned remain valid for 12 months.
TAMAYAZ
Another Dubai discount card for grocery shoppers, the Tamayaz rewards programme is offered by Union Coop. With free and instant membership, you can earn one point on every dirham spent.
Tamayaz offers two types of cards: one is for shareholders and the other for the general public. Both gold cards for shareholders and silver cards for non-shareholders give one point for every purchased dirham.
However, there is a difference in the redemption criteria. You must earn 3,000 points to be eligible for an AED 50 voucher in the case of the former, whereas the latter allows you to apply for a voucher when you have 4,000 points.
You can avail of these points on your next trip to a Union Coop store. Cardholders can also avail of instant discounts on selected products.
SHARE REWARDS
One of the best and most wide-ranging loyalty programmes in Dubai, SHARE Rewards helps you earn points when you spend money at any Majid Al Futtaim location. Overall, you can earn points on more than 2,000 stores and 17 malls including VOX cinemas and Emirates City Centre as a SHARE member.
A great aspect of this loyalty programme is that Family Groups of up to nine people can pool their points or gift their points to each other. Simply download the SHARE app to start accumulating reward points.
OTHER DUBAI LOYALTY CARDS
BLUE LOYALTY PROGRAMME
Blue Loyalty Programme by Al Futtaim Retail Group allows you to shop as much as you want across their brands in the UAE. The more you shop, the higher your chances are to earn unlimited cash back and unlock 1000s of buy 2, get 1 free offer across the retail group’s participating brands.
Install the Blue App from Apple or Google Play Store, enter your credentials and become eligible to buy or gift Prepaid eCards, alongside other rewards.
RTA NOL PLUS
Launched by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), nol Plus is another popular loyalty programme in Dubai. To avail of the benefits of this programme, create an account on RTA with a link to your first nol Card and earn points on the go! Whether you travel via metro or tram, you’ll get 1 nol Plus point for every AED 1 (Personalised card) – AED 2 (Standard card) spent. Those who pay for RTA parking charges will also be rewarded with points.
Points can be used to pay for taxis, metro, parking, park tickets and to shop at partner retail stores.
COSTA COFFEE
One of the most popular cafes in Jumeirah, Costa Coffee offers UAE Gift Card programmes. Purchase a digital or physical card, select a denomination value from AED 25, AED 50 or AED 100 and redeem it at any participating outlet of Costa Coffee.
Additionally, Costa Coffee offers you an opportunity to earn beans from any branch of the cafe. Download the official Costa Coffee Club UAE app and scan the barcode to get beans on your purchases. Once you register an account, 1,000 free beans would be transferred to your account. That’s halfway to a free coffee.
The app is free to use and available on both Android and iOS.
ETISALAT SMILES
The popular telecom network in Dubai, Etisalat offers Smiles points that you can earn in two ways:
- Through monthly bill payment
- Through new postpaid yearly plans
You will receive an SMS notification once your points are added to your account.
- If you recharge a prepaid account, you will earn points 24 hours after you made the transaction.
- If you make a monthly bill payment, your points will show 72 hours after you made the transaction.
You can redeem Etisalat Smiles points on shopping vouchers, bill payments or discounts.
STARBUCKS REWARDS
Starbucks Rewards is another popular loyalty programme in Dubai. To sign up for this programme:
- Download the Starbucks UAE app or sign up on their online website
- Make a purchase
- Collect Stars
- Win points
- For every AED 10 purchase, you get 4 stars.
- Once you collected 250 stars, you can get a complimentary drink from Starbucks.
- You can enjoy a free drink on your birthday and exclusive benefits if you succeeded in collecting 750 stars.
The points can be redeemed at any participating Starbucks store.
Looking for more discount options? Here is a list of some other Dubai discount cards:
- ALSAADA Tourist Card | Dubai tourist discount card
- Fazaa Card | Dubai loyalty card for government, and semi-governmental entities
FAQS ABOUT DUBAI DISCOUNT CARDS
DOES THE CARREFOUR LOYALTY CARD IN DUBAI STILL WORK?
Carrefour Dubai offers MyClub loyalty programme where you can earn points and redeem them. For every dirham you spent, you’ll get ten points.
ARE THERE HOTEL LOYALTY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMMES IN DUBAI?
Yes, top hospitality groups like Jumeirah Hotels and Rotana Hotels offer rewards programmes in Dubai. Jumeirah Hotels offers 25% to 100% bonus points to its members based on tier. Rotana Rewards also has its privileges differentiated on the basis of the type of membership you opt for.
HOW TO BUY DUBAI LOYALTY CARDS?
The process to buy a discount card varies from card to card. For instance, you can avail ALSAADA card through your smartphone. Scan a barcode to download the ALSAADA tourist app from Apple or Android store. Once installed, the app will prompt you to enter your date of arrival and passport number to create a smart card.
WHAT IS THE COST OF A LOYALTY CARD IN DUBAI?
The cost depends upon the type of loyalty card.
That wraps our guide to the top loyalty cards in Dubai. Additionally, many stores have their own rewards schemes for regular customers. For instance, Ikea has an Ikea Family card which you can get exclusive discounts on select items.
Being a shopper’s paradise, it is also easy to find exclusive deals and offers in the emirate. Annual events like the Dubai Summer Surprises bring unbelievable sales to shoppers in the city.
Savvy shoppers can also check out our list of the top 10 apps for discounts in Dubai to stay updated on special offers throughout the year.
Movie lovers in the city can also utilise these amazing credit card offers at Dubai cinemas.
Additionally, you can get the Esaad card in Dubai to enjoy more exclusive benefits and discounts.
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