Compare the same AED 10,000 monthly benchmark with full repayment. Actual eligibility, category spending and the timing of welcome offers can change the outcome. This is an independent comparison; subjective perks are not assigned guaranteed cash value.
Current tariff lists AED 733.95, but promotional directory copy lists AED 943.95. Estimate conservatively charges AED 943.95 until the selected plan is confirmed.
Important conditions
Published category miles converted from USD 1 equivalent at AED 3.673. Reduced specified merchants and QSR use 0.3 miles/USD. Credit-limit monthly spend cap applies. Miles AED value is illustrative. Paid welcome/waiver plan alternatives are not combined.
Published renewal fee used; unverified discretionary or relationship waivers are excluded.
Visa Airport Companion access requires a qualifying USD 1 foreign currency purchase at least 10 days before the visit. The entitlement covers the cardholder; guests are not included.
Partial rewards model: Earn Skywards Miles on AED and foreign-currency purchases, with reduced rates for specified merchant categories. Merchant exclusions, caps and scheme conditions apply.
Published renewal fee used; unverified discretionary or relationship waivers are excluded.
12 visits a year for the cardholder and supplementary cardholders through Visa Airport Companion. Make at least one USD 1 equivalent international purchase each calendar year, at least 15 days before travel.
Buy 1 Get 1 at participating VOX, Reel and Roxy cinemas. AED 6,000 monthly spend and up to 2 free tickets. Venue-specific terms and expiry dates apply.
A common benchmark makes the comparison reproducible, but it does not establish the best card for every household. Welcome eligibility, employer and bureau assessment, payment channel merchant codes, actual foreign spending and carried balances can all change the result.