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Complimentary airport lounge access visits included for the cardholder

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Emirates Islamic ยท Mastercard

Emirates Islamic Cashback Plus Card

โœˆ Lounge Access Available โ˜… Sharia-compliant cashback with lounge access No Annual Fee Cash Back No Annual Fee Dining & Groceries

The standout reason to choose this over other UAE cashback cards is the Sharia-compliant structure paired with a headline up-to-10% on dining and no annual fee. That 10% is heavily capped, so realistic dining cashback is far lower once you hit the monthly limit, and a profit rate (not interest) applies if you carry a balance. If Sharia compliance isn't a requirement, the FAB or Mashreq cards offer comparable everyday value; confirm the dining cap and the roughly AED 5,000 salary minimum on Emirates Islamic's site.

โŸณ Rates & fees verified June 2026 โ€” always confirm the current terms on the issuer's official site before applying.

Annual fee
No annual fee
Rewards rate
Up to 10% on dining, with strong supermarket and fuel rates
Welcome bonus
Welcome cashback offer for new cardholders
Intro APR
Not applicable (profit rate applies under Islamic finance)
Regular APR
Approx. 3.45% monthly profit rate on outstanding balances
Foreign transaction fee
Foreign currency markup applies (approx. 2.99%)
Recommended credit
Stable income, UAE residency
Best for
UAE diners wanting Sharia-compliant, fee-free cashback

What you earn

  • โœ“Get up to 10% back on dining
  • โœ“Earn healthy cashback at supermarkets and on fuel
  • โœ“No annual fee to pay
  • โœ“Includes complimentary airport lounge visits

๐Ÿ‘ Pros

  • + Built to be Sharia-compliant
  • + High cashback rate on dining
  • + No annual fee, and lounge access is included

๐Ÿ‘Ž Cons

  • โ€“ Cashback comes with monthly caps
  • โ€“ Applies a foreign currency markup on overseas spending
  • โ€“ Top rates may call for a minimum spend

Can you get it?

  • โ–ธBe a UAE resident holding a valid Emirates ID
  • โ–ธEarn roughly AED 5,000 or more per month
  • โ–ธHave steady, verifiable income
  • โ–ธClear the Emirates Islamic credit assessment

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