- Annual fee
- AED 525
- Minimum monthly salary
- AED 8,000
- Welcome bonus
- 20,000 Etihad Guest Miles (activate the card (new cards, double-miles offer)); 20,000 bonus Etihad Guest Miles when you spend AED 25,000 within 90 days.
AED 500 + VAT. UAE nationals get the first year free.
Our take
The entry FAB Etihad card: 4 Miles per AED 10 on Etihad, 2 on local spend, for AED 525 a year.
Good for
Occasional Etihad flyers earning AED 8,000+.
Watch out for
No lounge access; the second 20,000 Miles need AED 25,000 in 90 days.
Written by the MoneyVS team from First Abu Dhabi Bank's published terms. Not personal advice.
What you need
| Minimum salary | AED 8,000 a month |
|---|---|
| Welcome bonus | 20,000 Etihad Guest MilesActivate the card (new cards, double-miles offer) |
| Welcome bonus | 20,000 bonus Etihad Guest MilesSpend AED 25,000 within 90 days (about AED 8,334 a month) |
| Perk spend rule | 25% Etihad miles discount voucher when you spend AED 100,000 a yearAED 8,333 card spend that month |
Taken from First Abu Dhabi Bank's own page. Spend rules usually count retail purchases only, not cash, bills or government payments, unless the bank says otherwise.
What you earn
- 4 Etihad Guest Miles per AED 10 with Etihad and partners
- 3.5 Miles per AED 10 on non-AED spend
- 2 Miles per AED 10 on domestic spend
- Optional accelerator: 5.5 Miles per AED 10 for AED 250 a month
Included benefits
- Cinema offers
- Golf
Many benefits need a minimum monthly spend or app registration. Check the bank's terms.
FAB Etihad Guest Platinum: common questions
What salary do I need for the FAB Etihad Guest Platinum?
First Abu Dhabi Bank asks for a minimum monthly salary of AED 8,000.
Does the FAB Etihad Guest Platinum have an annual fee?
Yes, AED 525.
How do I get the FAB Etihad Guest Platinum welcome bonus?
20,000 Etihad Guest Miles: activate the card (new cards, double-miles offer). 20,000 bonus Etihad Guest Miles: spend AED 25,000 within 90 days.
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