Esaad vs Entertainer: which saves more in 2026
Esaad and Entertainer in the UAE: 3,021 and 724 offers, 91 places in common. Where each saves more, who can get it, what it costs. Checked 9 Nov 2026.
At a glance
| Esaad | Entertainer | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Free privilege card | Paid BOGO (1+1) subscription |
| Cost | Free | Annual The ENTERTAINER UAE 2026 membership — AED 395, valid until 31.12.2026. XL Upgrade — 6 vouchers per merchant instead of 3. Smiles points now last 1 year |
| Who can get it | Dubai government employees, staff of connected organisations, GPSSA pensioners. Golden Visa — only Dubai-issued, in certain categories. | Anyone. Free access: Wio (600/1,200 offers), new UAB credit cards. |
| Active offers | 3,021 | 724 |
| Places | 2,751 | 679 |
| Typical discount (median) | −20% | −50% |
| Share of buy-one-get-one | 0% | 99% |
| Most places in | Dubai (1731), Northern Emirates (384), Abu Dhabi (355) | Dubai (386), Abu Dhabi (215), Northern Emirates (53) |
Where both work
Both cover 91 of the same places, but their benefits are not percentages (access, membership), so compare coverage and price.
| Place | Esaad | Entertainer |
|---|---|---|
| Fun block Abu Dhabi | Spend AED 250 and get 35 plays on weekdays (regular price AED 420); weekends: spend AED… | 1+1: AED 60 of games, play-zone entry |
| miniBOUNCE Abu Dhabi | Discount on 2-hour experience bundled | 1+1 on 60min Pass |
| Eden Blossom Ladies Salon Dubai | 15% discount on all services, with a minimum charge 100 AED | 1+1 on wash and blow-dry; facial; gel manicure and pedicure |
| Fun City All UAE | Buy AED 350 and get 50 plays on all rides and games; 15% off selected birthday party… | BOGO games at AED 60–80 |
| Paint Beauty Lounge Dubai | 15% discount on all services, with a minimum charge 150 AED | 1+1 on full-body waxing; blow-dry; manicure and pedicure; hair treatment and more |
| Tim Hortons All UAE | 15% off | BOGO large drink, BOGO 20 Timbits, BOGO sandwich |
| Al Marjan Northern Emirates | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on buffet |
| Al Zorah Golf Club Northern Emirates | Enjoy 20% at the Clubhouse Restaurant and get 20% on Green Fees on the course | 1+1 on 30min Golf Lesson and Round of Golf |
| Ammos Dubai | 20% discount | 1+1 on main course, Saturday brunch “Greek Summer’s Set Menu”, Friday brunch “Thalassa”… |
| Asador de Aranda Dubai | 20% off | 1+1 on main course; Royal Asado Experience (Daily); weekday tapas and unlimited beer… |
| Bab Al Nojoum Al Mugheirah Resort Abu Dhabi | 20% off | 1+1 night (2 nights for 1) or 2 rooms for a night |
| Baba Iskender Restaurant Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course |
| Babel Dubai Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course and breakfast menu item |
| Benihana Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course |
| Bentley Kitchen Al Maryah Island | 20% off; Exclusive Discount on total bill | BOGO main |
| Bentoya Kitchen Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course |
| Bombay Bungalow All UAE | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course |
| Burger King All UAE | 20% off; Discount on food and beverage | BOGO Whopper/Chicken Royale (sandwich or meal) |
| C Taste All UAE | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course, theme night buffet and breakfast buffet |
| Cafe 302 Abu Dhabi | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course; Classic or Vegan Afternoon Tea; breakfast menu item; buffet |
Buy-one-get-one counts as 50% off. We name a winner only when both cards give a fixed percentage; “up to” offers and benefits without a percentage are not compared. The discount must cover the same service, confirmed in our catalogue.
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By category
| Category | Esaad | Entertainer |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 593 | 457 |
| Shopping | 460 | 6 |
| Spa & beauty | 319 | 55 |
| Health | 296 | 1 |
| Hotels | 207 | 29 |
| Services | 213 | 0 |
| Real estate | 210 | 0 |
| Parks & leisure | 82 | 114 |
Only with Esaad
- The Open Masters Games Abu DhabiAbu DhabiEsaad90% off
- Time Global ShippingDubaiEsaadDiscount from 60% to 80%
- Crystal LightingNorthern EmiratesEsaadDiscount from 30% to 75% on total bill
- Mahallati Jewellery LLCDubaiEsaad75% off diamond jewelry
- Pure GoldAll UAEEsaadDiscount 75% on diamonds and 10% on gold items
- ARD AL AMANIDubaiEsaad70% discount
- Esaad10% discount on postgraduate studies and 40% to 70% on bachelor's studies
- Sparky'sAll UAEEsaadUp to 70% discount
Only with Entertainer
- 25 Minutes to TulumAbu DhabiEntertainer1+1 on main course, Saturday brunch “Tulum Set Menu”, Christmas Eve Buffet (Thursday) and Friday brunch “Christmas Day” and more
- 261 RestaurantDubaiEntertainer1+1 on main course, drinks and bucket of beer
- 28 DegreesAbu DhabiEntertainer1+1 on main course and drinks
- 31 Bar & LoungeAbu DhabiEntertainer1+1 on main course, drinks and bottle of wine
- 360 PlayYas IslandEntertainer1+1 on 90-min kids’ entry
- 4 Girls Beauty SalonDubaiEntertainer1+1 on gel manicure and pedicure; Full Classic Eyelash Extensions; Nail Extensions & Gel Polish
- 72 HotelNorthern EmiratesEntertainer1+1 night (2 nights for 1)
- 77 AsiaDubaiEntertainer1+1 on main course
Common questions
Which is better, Esaad or Entertainer?
It depends on where you spend: Esaad has clearly more places in restaurants, shopping, spa & beauty; Entertainer in parks & leisure. Both cover 91 of the same places, but their benefits are not percentages (access, membership), so compare coverage and price.
Who can get Esaad?
Dubai government employees, staff of connected organisations, GPSSA pensioners. Golden Visa — only Dubai-issued, in certain categories.
Who can get Entertainer?
Anyone. Free access: Wio (600/1,200 offers), new UAB credit cards.
What if I have both cards?
Each place page in the catalog shows the discounts of all your cards side by side, so you can pay with the one that saves more.