Dnata credit card saves UAE...

Travel card co-branded with Emirates NBD bank earns points for flights and hotels

With travellers increasingly seeking value for money in 2025, one way they can achieve savings and benefits is with a credit card.

Recent reports from both Mastercard and Marriott agree that travellers from the Middle East are expecting better value for money, especially when 54% say they plan to travel more in 2025.

UAE travellers saved AED17 million (US$4.6 million) in 2024 with the co-branded Dnata Travel and Emirates NBD back credit card.

They say travellers can earn up to 15% back in Dnata Points on purchases at dnata Travel, World Duty Free and other outlets, with one point equating to one UAE dirham.

Those points can then be redeemed for flights, hotels, or holiday packages. The most redeemed travel product in 2024 was air tickets (82%), followed by hotels and accommodation (13%).

One traveller used 70,000 Dnata Points to save on a luxury Maldives hotel booking worth US$32,600. By paying the remaining US$13,600 balance with their Emirates NBD Dnata World credit card, they also earned an additional US$2,000 for future use.

Travel-related benefits include zero foreign transaction fees and complimentary access to more than 1,000 airport lounges.

Travellers can use their Dnata Points when booking online or at any of Dnata's 13 UAE retail stores. Recently, Dnata opened the doors to its new retail store in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, expanding the flagship location to provide guests with expert personal travel advice.

This latest store follows launches at Dubai Mall and City Centre Al Zahia, Sharjah, in 2024.

Part of the Emirates Group, Dnata is rooted in Dubai and now comprises more than 15 international travel brands spanning local travel agencies, global travel consolidators, corporate travel, sports travel, destination management and attractions, and airline representation services.

For more information, visit www.dnatatravel.com

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