Best Marriott Bonvoy credit cards in the UAE

Updated October 14, 2026 Fact checkedEditorial integrity

For UAE hotel loyalists: the UAE bank cards that earn Bonvoy points on every purchase, with elite status and free-night awards.

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Emirates NBDMarriott Bonvoy
#1Free Marriott night every year

Marriott Bonvoy World Mastercard

Travel Min. salary AED 12,000/mo
Yajool Editor’s Rating ?Card Rating is based on the opinion of Yajool’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.3.9 / 5

Our take: One free Marriott night a year on a no-fee card is a self-recommending deal for anyone who sleeps in Marriott hotels — just don't expect much from its everyday earn rates.

Heads up: The page says free for life, but ENBD's current price guide and KFS list AED 315/year — verify at renewal. Everyday spend earns just 1.5 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67), and the Free Night Award expires after 12 months and caps at 35,000-point hotels.

Annual fee

AED 0/year
Offer
Welcome offer1 Marriott Bonvoy Points
How to unlockSpend USD 6,000 · 3 statements

Rewards rate

3xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) charged directly with participating Marriott hotels, Marriott-branded stores and online shops
1.5xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on general domestic retail
1.5xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on non-AED spend outside the UAE
0.75xMerchants in EU countries and the UK earn 50% of the international rate

Key benefits

Top earn rate3x · points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) charged directly with participating Marriott hotels, Marriott-branded stores and online shops
Lounge accessLimit not published
CinemaBuy-1-get-1 movie tickets
DiningMore Cravings: 2-for-1 dining + Bonvoy points
Apply now

Key benefits

  • Lounge access: Limit not publishedComplimentary lounge access worldwide with Mastercard Travel Pass — the bank's copy says 'every time you travel' but publishes no visit allowance or guest policy.
  • Cinema: Buy-1-get-1 movie ticketsBuy one movie ticket and get the second free on the card.
  • More Cravings: 2-for-1 dining + Bonvoy pointsEarn Bonvoy points and unlock 2-for-1 deals at participating restaurants — no hotel stay required — via the More Cravings by Marriott Bonvoy app.
  • Instalments: 0% for up to 24 monthsDetails on the bank's siteParticipating partners
  • Foreign fees: 1.99%
  • Travel insurance: Included
  • Mastercard concierge & partner offersConcierge desk plus Mastercard privileges: Avis, Hertz Gold Plus Five Star membership, Farfetch and Booking.com discounts, Bicester Village offers, MyUS premium shipping, Lingokids and complimentary Costa food and drink.

Why we chose it

What makes it strong

The value proposition is unusually easy to audit: a Free Night Award worth up to 35,000 points every anniversary — that's a genuine AED 700–1,000 hotel night at properties like Le Méridien or Courtyard — plus automatic Silver Elite, 10 Elite Night Credits and lounge access, on a card the bank advertises as free for life. Stay in a Marriott-family hotel even twice a year and the card pays for itself before you count a single point.

What to watch

As a spending card it is mediocre: 1.5 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on daily retail is roughly 0.4 points per dirham, and the penalty categories earn a fraction of that. The honest play is to hold it for the night award, the status and the 3x rate at Marriott properties, and put everyday spend on a stronger earner. One caveat worth repeating: ENBD's own fee documents currently list AED 315 a year against the page's free-for-life claim — check what you're signed up for at renewal.

Pros

  • A yearly Free Night Award worth up to 35,000 points on a card advertised as free for life
  • Welcome Free Night Award on US$6,000 spend in the first 3 statements
  • Automatic Silver Elite status plus 10 Elite Night Credits every calendar year
  • 3 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) at Marriott hotels stacks on top of the stay points Bonvoy already pays
  • Free Night value can be topped up with up to 15,000 points for pricier hotels
  • Accessible AED 12,000 minimum salary

Cons

  • Weak everyday earn — 1.5 points per US$1 (≈0.4 per AED) on general spend
  • Groceries, fuel, utilities and bill payments earn just 0.15–0.375 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67)
  • The bank's price guide and KFS list a AED 315 annual fee despite the page's free-for-life claim
  • 3.69% monthly interest (44.28% p.a.) per the price guide — the page says 3.25%
  • Gold Elite fast track needs a hefty US$40,000 annual spend
  • Free Night Awards expire after 12 months and cap at 35,000-point properties
Annual fee (year 1)AED 0 — waived
Annual fee (year 2+)AED 0
Minimum salaryAED 12,000/month
Foreign transaction fee1.99%
0% installment planUp to 24 months
Lounge accessIncluded
Welcome offer1 Marriott Bonvoy Points · Spend USD 6,000 · 3 statements
Interest rate3.69% per month
NetworkMastercard World
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Emirates NBDMarriott Bonvoy
#2Best Marriott Bonvoy in UAE

Marriott Bonvoy® World Elite Mastercard®

Hotel Min. salary AED 25,000/mo
Yajool Editor’s Rating ?Card Rating is based on the opinion of Yajool’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.4.4 / 5

Our take: The UAE’s flagship Marriott card: Gold Elite status, 15 Elite Night Credits and an annual free night that can outvalue the fee on its own.

Heads up: Everyday categories — groceries, fuel, government and bills — earn only 0.30–0.75 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67); keep utility spend on another card.

Annual fee

AED 1,575/year
Offer
Welcome offer75,000 Marriott Bonvoy
How to unlockOn card activation & fee payment

Rewards rate

6xBonvoy points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) at Marriott hotels and resorts
3xEarn up to 3 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on international spend (EU/UK merchants earn half)
3xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on general retail, including dining
0.75xGroceries and supermarkets earn 0.75 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67)

Key benefits

Top earn rate6x · Bonvoy points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) at Marriott hotels and resorts
Lounge accessLimit not published
Golf2 rounds a month at 6 UAE clubs (AED 5,000 spend)
CinemaBuy-1-get-1 at Reel Cinemas
Apply now

Key benefits

  • Lounge access: Limit not publishedComplimentary worldwide lounge access via Mastercard Travel Pass; registration in the app required from 1 May 2025.
  • Golf: 2 rounds a month at 6 UAE clubs (AED 5,000 spend)Two complimentary rounds a month at Jebel Ali Golf Club, Arabian Ranches Golf Club, The Track Meydan Golf, Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club — cardholder only, booked through the Emirates NBD golf portal. AED 30 processing fee per booking, AED 249 no-show fee, and AED 5,000 minimum card spend in the month of use (otherwise AED 249 is charged).
  • Buy-1-get-1 at Reel CinemasBuy-one-get-one-free on tickets booked on the Reel Cinemas website or app with the card. Requires AED 5,000 minimum card spend in the month of use, or the value of the benefit is charged back. Not valid at the box office or with other promotions.
  • Instalments: 0% for up to 24 monthsDetails on the bank's siteParticipating partners
  • Foreign fees: 1.99%
  • Travel insurance: Included
  • 24/7 Emirates NBD concierge24/7 Emirates NBD concierge for travel, dining and gifting.

Why we chose it

The UAE’s flagship Marriott card: Gold Elite status, 15 Elite Night Credits and an annual free night that can outvalue the fee on its own.

Pros

  • Up to 150,000 Bonvoy points as a welcome bonus
  • Automatic Gold Elite status plus 15 Elite Night Credits a year
  • Annual Free Night Award worth up to 50,000 points
  • 6 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) at Marriott properties
  • Worldwide lounge access via Mastercard Travel Pass

Cons

  • AED 1,575 annual fee is never waived
  • Groceries, fuel and bills earn as little as 0.30 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67)
  • Bonus and free night value depend on Marriott stays
Annual feeAED 1,575
Minimum salaryAED 25,000/month
Foreign transaction fee1.99%
0% installment planUp to 24 months
Lounge accessIncluded
Welcome offer75,000 Marriott Bonvoy · On card activation & fee payment
Interest rate3.25% per month
NetworkMastercard World Elite
ADIB Marriott Bonvoy Visa Infinite card art
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)Marriott Bonvoy
#3Islamic Marriott flagship with Gold Elite

ADIB Marriott Bonvoy Visa Infinite

Hotel
Yajool Editor’s Rating ?Card Rating is based on the opinion of Yajool’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.4.2 / 5

Our take: ADIB's Marriott flagship is the strongest hotel card for Islamic banking customers: Gold Elite, 15 Elite Night Credits, 3 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) locally and an annual free night up to 85,000 points — if the AED 2,500 fee fits.

Heads up: The AED 2,500 fee (+5% VAT) has no advertised waiver, the full 200,000-point bonus needs US$15,000 of spend in 90 days and applies only to applications by 30 November 2026, and the free night's value depends on where you redeem it.

Annual fee

AED 2,500/year
Limited timeOffer
Welcome offer100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
How to unlockOn card activation

Rewards rate

8xpoints per US$1 (or equivalent) charged directly at participating Marriott hotels, Marriott-branded stores and online shops
4xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on international spend outside the UAE and the European Economic Area
3xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on domestic (UAE) spend
1.5xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) at merchants in the European Economic Area

Key benefits

Top earn rate8x · points per US$1 (or equivalent) charged directly at participating Marriott hotels, Marriott-branded stores and online shops
Lounge accessUnlimited
Airport valet4 valet parkings a month
Foreign fees2.3%
Apply now

Key benefits

  • Lounge access: UnlimitedUnlimited lounge access for the cardholder and one guest companion to over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide, per ADIB's card comparison document; the lounge programme isn't named — confirm how to access it with ADIB.
  • Airport valet: 4 valet parkings a monthComplimentary valet parking through Valtrans at key UAE locations four times a month, per ADIB's card comparison document.
  • Foreign fees: 2.3%

Why we chose it

What makes it strong

If you bank Islamic and stay with Marriott, this is the card to get. Gold Elite and 15 Elite Night Credits put Platinum within reach, UAE spend earns a respectable 3 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67), and the annual Free Night Award — redeemable at hotels up to 85,000 points — is worth roughly AED 680 at Yajool's valuation, more at pricier properties.

What to watch

The maths depends on the welcome offer and how often you stay. At Yajool's valuation the full 200,000 points are worth about AED 1,600, but the second half needs US$15,000 of spend within 90 days, and the limited-time 50,000 ends with applications on 30 November 2026. Without regular Marriott stays the AED 2,500 fee is hard to justify — the AED 499 Signature or a no-fee conventional Marriott card may suit you better.

Pros

  • Up to 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy welcome points during the current offer
  • Gold Elite from day one, 15 Elite Night Credits a year and Platinum Elite at US$25,000 of annual spend
  • Annual Free Night Award at hotels up to 85,000 points
  • 3 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on local spend — about 0.65% back, on par with the conventional World Elite rival
  • Unlimited lounge access for you and a guest, four valet parkings a month and four airport transfers a year

Cons

  • AED 2,500 + 5% VAT a year with no first-year waiver advertised
  • The second 100,000 points need US$15,000 (about AED 55,000) of spend within 90 days
  • Supermarkets, fuel, utilities and education earn only 0.5 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67)
  • The 2.3% non-AED fee outweighs the 4-point international earn
  • The limited-time 50,000 bonus ends with applications on 30 November 2026
Annual feeAED 2,500
Foreign transaction fee2.3%
Lounge accessUnlimited, worldwide
Welcome offer100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points · On card activation
NetworkVisa Infinite
ADIB Marriott Bonvoy Visa Signature card art
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)Marriott Bonvoy
#4Sharia-compliant Marriott status for AED 499

ADIB Marriott Bonvoy Visa Signature

Hotel
Yajool Editor’s Rating ?Card Rating is based on the opinion of Yajool’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.3.8 / 5

Our take: The cheapest way into Marriott Bonvoy status on an Islamic card: Silver Elite, 10 Elite Night Credits, unlimited lounge access and 35,000 anniversary points for AED 499 a year — but everyday earn is thin.

Heads up: Local spend earns only 1.5 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) (about 0.33% back), the 35,000 anniversary points are worth less than the AED 499 + VAT fee at Yajool's valuation, and supermarkets, fuel, utilities and schools earn just 0.25 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67).

Annual fee

AED 499/year
Offer
Welcome offer50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
How to unlockOn card activation

Rewards rate

3xpoints per US$1 (or equivalent) charged directly at participating Marriott hotels, Marriott-branded stores and online shops
2xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on international spend outside the UAE and the European Economic Area
1.5xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on domestic (UAE) spend
1xpoint per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) at merchants in the European Economic Area

Key benefits

Top earn rate3x · points per US$1 (or equivalent) charged directly at participating Marriott hotels, Marriott-branded stores and online shops
Lounge accessUnlimited
Airport valet2 valet parkings a month
Foreign fees2.3%
Apply now

Key benefits

  • Lounge access: UnlimitedUnlimited lounge access for the cardholder to over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide, per ADIB's card comparison document; the lounge programme isn't named — confirm how to access it with ADIB.
  • Airport valet: 2 valet parkings a monthComplimentary valet parking through Valtrans at key UAE locations twice a month, per ADIB's card comparison document.
  • Foreign fees: 2.3%

Why we chose it

What makes it strong

This is the most affordable way to put Marriott Bonvoy status in an Islamic wallet. For AED 499 a year you get Silver Elite, 10 Elite Night Credits, a realistic path to Gold at US$15,000 of annual spend and — per ADIB's card comparison document — unlimited lounge access, valet parking and airport transfers that few cards at this price offer.

What to watch

The weak spot is earning. At 1.5 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) locally the card returns roughly 0.33% in Bonvoy value, and the 35,000 anniversary points are worth about AED 280 at Yajool's valuation — less than the fee with VAT. Treat it as a status-and-perks card for occasional Marriott guests; if you spend heavily or stay often, the Infinite's 3x local earn, Gold Elite and annual free night go much further.

Pros

  • Low AED 499 fee for a Marriott co-brand card with Silver Elite and 10 Elite Night Credits a year
  • 35,000 Marriott Bonvoy points every card anniversary
  • Gold Elite unlocked at US$15,000 of annual card spend
  • Unlimited lounge access for the cardholder at 1,000+ airport lounges, plus valet parking and airport transfers
  • Sharia-compliant covered card with four free supplementary cards

Cons

  • Only 1.5 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on local spend — about 0.33% back at Yajool's valuation
  • Supermarkets, fuel, utilities, education and government payments earn just 0.25 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67)
  • The 2.3% non-AED fee outweighs the 2-point international earn
  • No annual Free Night Award — that's reserved for the Infinite
  • AED 499 is quoted before 5% VAT, with no first-year waiver advertised
Annual feeAED 499
Foreign transaction fee2.3%
Lounge accessUnlimited, worldwide
Welcome offer50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points · On card activation
NetworkVisa Signature

Are hotel credit cards worth it in the UAE?

Hotel co-brands are niche but powerful: if you stay ten or more nights a year in Marriott properties, the free night award and automatic elite status typically outweigh the annual fee.

Unlike airline miles, hotel points have flexible award pricing — off-peak redemptions in Dubai and the wider Gulf are where Bonvoy points stretch furthest.

If your stays are split across chains, a flexible travel card earning bank points is the safer choice; convert to a hotel programme only when a specific redemption is in sight.

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Emirates NBDMarriott Bonvoy
#1Best Marriott Bonvoy card

Marriott Bonvoy® World Elite Mastercard®

Hotel Min. salary AED 25,000/mo
Yajool Editor’s Rating ?Card Rating is based on the opinion of Yajool’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.4.4 / 5

Our take: The UAE’s flagship Marriott card: Gold Elite status, 15 Elite Night Credits and an annual free night that can outvalue the fee on its own.

Heads up: Everyday categories — groceries, fuel, government and bills — earn only 0.30–0.75 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67); keep utility spend on another card.

Annual fee

AED 1,575/year
Offer
Welcome offer75,000 Marriott Bonvoy
How to unlockOn card activation & fee payment

Rewards rate

6xBonvoy points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) at Marriott hotels and resorts
3xEarn up to 3 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on international spend (EU/UK merchants earn half)
3xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on general retail, including dining
0.75xGroceries and supermarkets earn 0.75 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67)

Key benefits

Top earn rate6x · Bonvoy points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) at Marriott hotels and resorts
Lounge accessLimit not published
Golf2 rounds a month at 6 UAE clubs (AED 5,000 spend)
CinemaBuy-1-get-1 at Reel Cinemas
Apply now

Key benefits

  • Lounge access: Limit not publishedComplimentary worldwide lounge access via Mastercard Travel Pass; registration in the app required from 1 May 2025.
  • Golf: 2 rounds a month at 6 UAE clubs (AED 5,000 spend)Two complimentary rounds a month at Jebel Ali Golf Club, Arabian Ranches Golf Club, The Track Meydan Golf, Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club — cardholder only, booked through the Emirates NBD golf portal. AED 30 processing fee per booking, AED 249 no-show fee, and AED 5,000 minimum card spend in the month of use (otherwise AED 249 is charged).
  • Buy-1-get-1 at Reel CinemasBuy-one-get-one-free on tickets booked on the Reel Cinemas website or app with the card. Requires AED 5,000 minimum card spend in the month of use, or the value of the benefit is charged back. Not valid at the box office or with other promotions.
  • Instalments: 0% for up to 24 monthsDetails on the bank's siteParticipating partners
  • Foreign fees: 1.99%
  • Travel insurance: Included
  • 24/7 Emirates NBD concierge24/7 Emirates NBD concierge for travel, dining and gifting.

Why we chose it

Gold Elite status, an annual Free Night Award and strong Bonvoy earning justify the AED 1,575 fee for regular Marriott guests.

Pros

  • Up to 150,000 Bonvoy points as a welcome bonus
  • Automatic Gold Elite status plus 15 Elite Night Credits a year
  • Annual Free Night Award worth up to 50,000 points
  • 6 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) at Marriott properties
  • Worldwide lounge access via Mastercard Travel Pass

Cons

  • AED 1,575 annual fee is never waived
  • Groceries, fuel and bills earn as little as 0.30 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67)
  • Bonus and free night value depend on Marriott stays
Annual feeAED 1,575
Minimum salaryAED 25,000/month
Foreign transaction fee1.99%
0% installment planUp to 24 months
Lounge accessIncluded
Welcome offer75,000 Marriott Bonvoy · On card activation & fee payment
Interest rate3.25% per month
NetworkMastercard World Elite
Marriott Bonvoy World Mastercard card art
Emirates NBDMarriott Bonvoy
#2Best free Marriott card

Marriott Bonvoy World Mastercard

Travel Min. salary AED 12,000/mo
Yajool Editor’s Rating ?Card Rating is based on the opinion of Yajool’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.3.9 / 5

Our take: One free Marriott night a year on a no-fee card is a self-recommending deal for anyone who sleeps in Marriott hotels — just don't expect much from its everyday earn rates.

Heads up: The page says free for life, but ENBD's current price guide and KFS list AED 315/year — verify at renewal. Everyday spend earns just 1.5 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67), and the Free Night Award expires after 12 months and caps at 35,000-point hotels.

Annual fee

AED 0/year
Offer
Welcome offer1 Marriott Bonvoy Points
How to unlockSpend USD 6,000 · 3 statements

Rewards rate

3xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) charged directly with participating Marriott hotels, Marriott-branded stores and online shops
1.5xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on general domestic retail
1.5xpoints per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) on non-AED spend outside the UAE
0.75xMerchants in EU countries and the UK earn 50% of the international rate

Key benefits

Top earn rate3x · points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) charged directly with participating Marriott hotels, Marriott-branded stores and online shops
Lounge accessLimit not published
CinemaBuy-1-get-1 movie tickets
DiningMore Cravings: 2-for-1 dining + Bonvoy points
Apply now

Key benefits

  • Lounge access: Limit not publishedComplimentary lounge access worldwide with Mastercard Travel Pass — the bank's copy says 'every time you travel' but publishes no visit allowance or guest policy.
  • Cinema: Buy-1-get-1 movie ticketsBuy one movie ticket and get the second free on the card.
  • More Cravings: 2-for-1 dining + Bonvoy pointsEarn Bonvoy points and unlock 2-for-1 deals at participating restaurants — no hotel stay required — via the More Cravings by Marriott Bonvoy app.
  • Instalments: 0% for up to 24 monthsDetails on the bank's siteParticipating partners
  • Foreign fees: 1.99%
  • Travel insurance: Included
  • Mastercard concierge & partner offersConcierge desk plus Mastercard privileges: Avis, Hertz Gold Plus Five Star membership, Farfetch and Booking.com discounts, Bicester Village offers, MyUS premium shipping, Lingokids and complimentary Costa food and drink.

Why we chose it

Free for life per the bank page, Silver Elite status and an annual Free Night Award up to 35,000 points.

Pros

  • A yearly Free Night Award worth up to 35,000 points on a card advertised as free for life
  • Welcome Free Night Award on US$6,000 spend in the first 3 statements
  • Automatic Silver Elite status plus 10 Elite Night Credits every calendar year
  • 3 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67) at Marriott hotels stacks on top of the stay points Bonvoy already pays
  • Free Night value can be topped up with up to 15,000 points for pricier hotels
  • Accessible AED 12,000 minimum salary

Cons

  • Weak everyday earn — 1.5 points per US$1 (≈0.4 per AED) on general spend
  • Groceries, fuel, utilities and bill payments earn just 0.15–0.375 points per USD 1 (≈ AED 3.67)
  • The bank's price guide and KFS list a AED 315 annual fee despite the page's free-for-life claim
  • 3.69% monthly interest (44.28% p.a.) per the price guide — the page says 3.25%
  • Gold Elite fast track needs a hefty US$40,000 annual spend
  • Free Night Awards expire after 12 months and cap at 35,000-point properties
Annual fee (year 1)AED 0 — waived
Annual fee (year 2+)AED 0
Minimum salaryAED 12,000/month
Foreign transaction fee1.99%
0% installment planUp to 24 months
Lounge accessIncluded
Welcome offer1 Marriott Bonvoy Points · Spend USD 6,000 · 3 statements
Interest rate3.69% per month
NetworkMastercard World

Frequently asked questions

Usually — the World Elite's annual certificate covers rooms that sell for more than its AED 1,575 fee in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for most of the year, and on the free-for-life World card every award night is pure upside.

10% bonus points on stays, priority late checkout and dedicated support — a modest but automatic benefit of holding the card.

Yes — Bonvoy transfers to 35+ airline programmes, typically at 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus for every 60,000 points transferred.

How we chose these cards

Yajool's editors score every UAE card on the same four pillars — rewards value, travel benefits, fees & costs, and eligibility. Category winners are re-checked monthly against current public offers. Read our full ratings methodology and see how the top pick performed in our Skywards Infinite editorial review.

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