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Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Premium Card

Travel & miles card from Emirates Islamic, Shariah-compliant.

Emirates Islamic Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Premium Card
View on EI site Details checked 21 Oct 2026 against EI's own page
Annual fee
AED 1,575

AED 1,575. Fee from Emirates Islamic's schedule of charges (VAT included)

Minimum monthly salary
Not published
Welcome bonus
55,000 Etihad Guest Miles (pay the annual fee).

Our take

3.5 Etihad Guest Miles per USD on Etihad and 55,000 welcome Miles.

Good for

Frequent Etihad flyers.

Watch out for

AED 1,575 fee.

Written by the MoneyVS team from Emirates Islamic's published terms. Not personal advice.

What you need

Minimum salaryNot published by the bank
Welcome bonus55,000 Etihad Guest MilesPay the annual fee
Perk spend ruleGolf, valet and movie cashback (max AED 100)AED 5,000 card spend that month

Taken from Emirates Islamic's own page. Spend rules usually count retail purchases only, not cash, bills or government payments, unless the bank says otherwise.

What you earn

  • 3.5 Etihad Guest Miles per USD with Etihad Airways
  • Up to 3 Miles per USD on foreign currency spend
  • 2 per USD in the UK and EEA
  • Gold tier for 12 months after AED 4,500 on Etihad
  • Two 60% miles discount vouchers at AED 165,000 and AED 300,000 a year

Included benefits

  • Airport lounges
  • Airport transfers
  • Valet parking
  • Golf
  • Cinema offers

Many benefits need a minimum monthly spend or app registration. Check the bank's terms.

Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Premium: common questions

What salary do I need for the Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Premium?

Emirates Islamic doesn't publish a minimum salary for this card. Check with the bank before you apply.

Does the Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Premium have an annual fee?

Yes, AED 1,575.

How do I get the Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Premium welcome bonus?

55,000 Etihad Guest Miles: pay the annual fee.

Is the Emirates Islamic Etihad Guest Premium Islamic?

Yes. It is a Shariah-compliant (covered) card.

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