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Best credit cards for groceries in the UAE

Groceries are one of the biggest monthly costs for UAE households. These cards pay a higher rate at supermarkets, either everywhere or at a specific chain.

Our top picks

  1. 1 First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB Cashback Credit Card

    First Abu Dhabi Bank

    FAB Cashback Credit Card

    5% on groceries, dining and fashion when you spend AED 3,000+ a month.

    Fee: AED 315Salary: AED 5,000Top rate needs: AED 3k/mo

  2. 2 Emirates Islamic Emirates Islamic Cashback Plus Card

    Emirates Islamic

    Emirates Islamic Cashback Plus Card

    Up to 10% on supermarkets, school fees, dining and telecom for high spenders.

    Fee: AED 313.95 from yr 2Salary: Not publishedTop rate needs: AED 3k/mo

  3. 3 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cashback Visa Covered Card

    Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

    Cashback Visa Covered Card

    4% on supermarkets for an AED 99 fee (max AED 300 a month).

    Fee: AED 99Salary: Not published

  4. 4 Emirates NBD SHARE Visa Signature Credit Card

    Emirates NBD

    SHARE Visa Signature Credit Card

    6% back at Carrefour and other Majid Al Futtaim brands, free for life.

    Fee: Free for lifeSalary: AED 12,000

  5. 5 ADCB ADCB LuLu Platinum Credit Card

    ADCB

    ADCB LuLu Platinum Credit Card

    8% back at LuLu, free for life.

    Fee: Free for lifeSalary: AED 8,000

Picks are chosen by the MoneyVS team from each bank's published terms. Banks can't pay for placement. How we choose.

All 34 cards

  1. Emirates NBD SHARE Visa Private Credit Card
    Private banking, by invitation

    Emirates NBD

    SHARE Visa Private Credit Card

    10% back as SHARE Points at Majid Al Futtaim (malls, Carrefour, VOX)

    Annual fee
    AED 1,500
    Min. salary
    Not published
    Bonus needs
    AED 40k in 90 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonus10,000 SHARE Points (AED 1,000) when you spend AED 40,000 within 90 days; Joining fee refunded when you spend AED 40,000 within 90 days.

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
    • Concierge
  2. Emirates NBD SHARE Visa Infinite Credit Card

    Emirates NBD

    SHARE Visa Infinite Credit Card

    8% back as SHARE Points at Majid Al Futtaim (malls, Carrefour, VOX)

    Annual fee
    AED 1,500
    Min. salary
    AED 30,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 40k in 90 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonus10,000 SHARE Points (AED 1,000) when you spend AED 40,000 within 90 days; Joining fee refunded when you spend AED 40,000 within 90 days.

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
  3. Emirates NBD SHARE Visa Signature Credit Card
    Free for life

    Emirates NBD

    SHARE Visa Signature Credit Card

    6% back as SHARE Points at Majid Al Futtaim (malls, Carrefour, VOX)

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    AED 12,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 25k in 90 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonus5,000 SHARE Points (AED 500) when you spend AED 25,000 within 90 days.

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
  4. Emirates NBD SHARE Visa Platinum Credit Card
    Free for life

    Emirates NBD

    SHARE Visa Platinum Credit Card

    4% back as SHARE Points at Majid Al Futtaim (malls, Carrefour, VOX)

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    No welcome bonus right now

    • Cinema offers
  5. Emirates NBD LuLu 247 Platinum Credit Card

    Emirates NBD

    LuLu 247 Platinum Credit Card

    7% back as LuLu Points at LuLu in-store and online

    Annual fee
    AED 262.5
    Min. salary
    AED 12,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 8k in 60 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonus250 LuLu Points (pay the joining fee and make a first purchase); 250 LuLu Points when you spend AED 8,000 within 60 days.

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
    • Valet parking
  6. Emirates NBD LuLu 247 Titanium Credit Card
    Free for life

    Emirates NBD

    LuLu 247 Titanium Credit Card

    Up to 3.5% back as LuLu Points at LuLu

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    No spend needed
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonus0% balance transfer, no processing fee (transfer a balance from another bank).

    • 0% balance transfer
  7. Emirates NBD Duo Credit Card
    Free for life

    Emirates NBD

    Duo Credit Card

    5% Plus Points on groceries, electronics, utilities, education and fuel

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    AED 12,000
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    AED 5k/mo

    No welcome bonus right now

    • Airport lounges
    • Golf
    • Cinema offers
  8. First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB Cashback Credit Card

    First Abu Dhabi Bank

    FAB Cashback Credit Card

    5% on fashion, dining and groceries

    Annual fee
    AED 315
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    AED 3k/mo

    No welcome bonus right now

    • Airport lounges
  9. First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB Cashback Islamic Credit Card
    Islamic

    First Abu Dhabi Bank

    FAB Cashback Islamic Credit Card

    5% on groceries, fuel and dining (max AED 300 a month for UAE nationals, AED 200 for expats)

    Annual fee
    AED 315
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    No welcome bonus right now

    • Airport lounges
  10. First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB SHARE Infinite Credit Card

    First Abu Dhabi Bank

    FAB SHARE Infinite Credit Card

    8% back in SHARE points at Mall of the Emirates, City Centres, Carrefour and VOX

    Annual fee
    AED 1,050
    Min. salary
    AED 25,000
    Bonus needs
    No spend needed
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonus10,000 SHARE points (AED 1,000) (activate the card).

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
  11. First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB SHARE Signature Credit Card

    First Abu Dhabi Bank

    FAB SHARE Signature Credit Card

    6% back in SHARE points at Mall of the Emirates, City Centres, Carrefour and VOX

    Annual fee
    AED 525
    Min. salary
    AED 10,000
    Bonus needs
    No spend needed
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonus5,000 SHARE points (AED 500) (activate the card).

    • Cinema offers
  12. First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB SHARE Platinum Credit Card
    Free for life

    First Abu Dhabi Bank

    FAB SHARE Platinum Credit Card

    4% back in SHARE points at Mall of the Emirates, City Centres, Carrefour and VOX

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    No welcome bonus right now

    • Cinema offers
  13. ADCB 365 Cashback Credit Card

    ADCB

    365 Cashback Credit Card

    6% on dining, including online orders

    Annual fee
    AED 383.25 from yr 2
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 5k in 45 days
    Top rate needs
    AED 5k/mo

    Welcome bonusAED 365 cashback when you spend AED 5,000 within 45 days.

    • Cinema offers
  14. ADCB Islamic 365 Cashback Covered Card
    Islamic

    ADCB

    Islamic 365 Cashback Covered Card

    6% on dining, including online orders

    Annual fee
    AED 383.25 from yr 2
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 5k in 45 days
    Top rate needs
    AED 5k/mo

    Welcome bonusAED 365 cashback when you spend AED 5,000 within 45 days.

    • Cinema offers
  15. ADCB talabat ADCB Credit Card
    Free for life

    ADCB

    talabat ADCB Credit Card

    35% back on your first 10 talabat orders a month (up to AED 35 an order)

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 5k in 45 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonusAED 750 talabat credit (AED 200 if you already have an ADCB card) when you spend AED 5,000 within 45 days.

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
  16. ADCB talabat ADCB Islamic Card
    IslamicFree for life

    ADCB

    talabat ADCB Islamic Card

    35% back on your first 10 talabat orders a month (up to AED 35 an order)

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 5k in 45 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonusAED 750 talabat credit (AED 200 if you already have an ADCB card) when you spend AED 5,000 within 45 days.

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
  17. ADCB ADCB LuLu Platinum Credit Card
    Free for life

    ADCB

    ADCB LuLu Platinum Credit Card

    8% back as LuLu Points at LuLu, no minimum spend

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    AED 8,000
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    No welcome bonus right now

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
  18. ADCB ADCB LuLu Titanium Credit Card
    Free for life

    ADCB

    ADCB LuLu Titanium Credit Card

    3.5% back as LuLu Points at LuLu

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    No welcome bonus right now

    • Airport lounges
  19. Mashreq Mashreq Aura Credit Card
    Free for life

    Mashreq

    Mashreq Aura Credit Card

    Up to 8% back as Aura Points at Aura brands (H&M, Bath & Body Works, Shake Shack, Starbucks)

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    Not published
    Bonus needs
    AED 5k in 60 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonusAED 500 in Aura Points (AED 100 if you already have a Mashreq card) when you spend AED 5,000 within 60 days.

    • Airport lounges
  20. Mashreq Mashreq Aura World Credit Card

    Mashreq

    Mashreq Aura World Credit Card

    Up to 10% back as Aura Points at Aura brands

    Annual fee
    AED 525
    Min. salary
    Not published
    Bonus needs
    AED 10k in 60 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonusAED 1,000 in Aura Points (AED 200 if you already have a Mashreq card) when you spend AED 10,000 within 60 days.

    • Airport lounges
  21. Mashreq Mashreq Aura World Elite Credit Card

    Mashreq

    Mashreq Aura World Elite Credit Card

    Up to 12% back as Aura Points at Aura brands

    Annual fee
    AED 1,575
    Min. salary
    Not published
    Bonus needs
    AED 15k in 60 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonusAED 2,500 in Aura Points (AED 500 if you already have a Mashreq card) when you spend AED 15,000 within 60 days.

    • Airport lounges
  22. Mashreq Mashreq Platinum Plus Credit Card

    Mashreq

    Mashreq Platinum Plus Credit Card

    10 Vantage points per AED on supermarkets, fuel and dining

    Annual fee
    AED 313.95
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 5k in 60 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonusAED 750 (AED 200 if you already have a Mashreq card) when you spend AED 5,000 within 60 days.

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
  23. HSBC UAE HSBC Live+ Credit Card

    HSBC UAE

    HSBC Live+ Credit Card

    6% on dining (max AED 200 a statement)

    Annual fee
    AED 313.95 from yr 2
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    No spend needed
    Top rate needs
    AED 3k/mo

    Welcome bonusUp to AED 600 cashback (get the card (new HSBC credit card customers only)); AED 100 cashback (first use in a mobile wallet); AED 100 cashback (get a supplementary card and use it).

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
    • Golf
  24. Citibank UAE Citi Premier Credit Card

    Citibank UAE

    Citi Premier Credit Card

    3 ThankYou Points per USD on dining, fuel and groceries

    Annual fee
    AED 787.5
    Min. salary
    AED 15,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 10k in 60 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonusAED 750 statement credit when you spend AED 10,000 within 60 days.

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
    • Golf
  25. Citibank UAE Citi Rewards Credit Card

    Citibank UAE

    Citi Rewards Credit Card

    1.5 ThankYou Points per USD on groceries and non-AED spend

    Annual fee
    AED 315 from yr 2
    Min. salary
    AED 8,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 6k in 60 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonusAED 300 statement credit when you spend AED 6,000 within 60 days.

    • Airport lounges
    • Cinema offers
  26. Citibank UAE Citi Cash Back Credit Card

    Citibank UAE

    Citi Cash Back Credit Card

    3% on non-AED spend

    Annual fee
    AED 315 from yr 2
    Min. salary
    AED 8,000
    Bonus needs
    AED 6k in 60 days
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonusAED 300 statement credit when you spend AED 6,000 within 60 days.

    • Airport lounges
  27. Dubai Islamic Bank Consumer Cashback Platinum Card
    Islamic

    Dubai Islamic Bank

    Consumer Cashback Platinum Card

    4% on supermarkets and school fees (max AED 300 a month each)

    Annual fee
    AED 261.45 from yr 2
    Min. salary
    AED 15,000
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    AED 4k/mo

    No welcome bonus right now

  28. Dubai Islamic Bank Consumer Cashback Reward Card
    Islamic

    Dubai Islamic Bank

    Consumer Cashback Reward Card

    Up to 3% on supermarkets, fuel, bills, Salik and Nol, and school fees

    Annual fee
    AED 210 from yr 2
    Min. salary
    AED 5,000
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    AED 3k/mo

    No welcome bonus right now

  29. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cashback Visa Covered Card
    Islamic

    Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

    Cashback Visa Covered Card

    4% on supermarkets and groceries (max AED 300 a month)

    Annual fee
    AED 99
    Min. salary
    Not published
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    No welcome bonus right now

    • Roadside assistance
  30. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank ADIB SHARE Visa Infinite Card
    Islamic

    Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

    ADIB SHARE Visa Infinite Card

    6% back in SHARE Points at Carrefour and Majid Al Futtaim (12% for a limited time on new cards)

    Annual fee
    AED 999
    Min. salary
    Not published
    Bonus needs
    No spend needed
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonus10,000 SHARE Points (AED 1,000) (pay the first annual fee, activate and spend within 30 days).

    • Airport lounges
    • Valet parking
  31. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank ADIB SHARE Visa Platinum Card
    Islamic

    Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

    ADIB SHARE Visa Platinum Card

    3% back in SHARE Points at Carrefour and Majid Al Futtaim (6% for a limited time on new cards)

    Annual fee
    AED 199
    Min. salary
    Not published
    Bonus needs
    No spend needed
    Top rate needs
    No minimum

    Welcome bonus2,000 SHARE Points (AED 200) (pay the first annual fee, activate and spend within 30 days); 6% back at Majid Al Futtaim for the first 3 months (automatic).

    • Valet parking
    • Roadside assistance
  32. Emirates Islamic Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback Card
    Islamic

    Emirates Islamic

    Emirates Islamic Switch Cashback Card

    Lifestyle mode: 8% fuel (max AED 100), 4% supermarkets, dining and education (max AED 200 each)

    Annual fee
    AED 313.95 from yr 2
    Min. salary
    Not published
    Bonus needs
    AED 15k in 60 days
    Top rate needs
    AED 2.5k/mo

    Welcome bonusAED 500 cashback when you spend AED 15,000 within 60 days.

    • Airport lounges
    • Valet parking
    • Golf
  33. Emirates Islamic Emirates Islamic Cashback Plus Card
    Islamic

    Emirates Islamic

    Emirates Islamic Cashback Plus Card

    10% on supermarkets, school fees, dining and telecom at AED 17,500+ a month

    Annual fee
    AED 313.95 from yr 2
    Min. salary
    Not published
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    AED 3k/mo

    No welcome bonus right now

    • Airport lounges
    • Valet parking
    • Golf
  34. Emirates Islamic Emirates Islamic Barça Cashback Covered Card
    IslamicFree for life

    Emirates Islamic

    Emirates Islamic Barça Cashback Covered Card

    4% on UAE supermarkets, dining, fuel and sports (max AED 100 each a month)

    Annual fee
    Free for life
    Min. salary
    Not published
    Bonus needs
    No bonus
    Top rate needs
    AED 1k/mo

    No welcome bonus right now

    • Cinema offers

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Questions people ask

Which credit card gives the most cashback on groceries in the UAE?

Supermarket co-brands pay the highest rates at their own stores, like 8% at LuLu with ADCB LuLu Platinum. For any supermarket, general cashback cards such as FAB Cashback (5%) and ADIB Cashback (4%) are strong, but check the monthly minimum spend and caps.