Esaad vs Entertainer: which saves more in 2026
Esaad and Entertainer in the UAE: 2,786 and 728 offers, 76 places in common. Where each saves more, who can get it, what it costs. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
At a glance
| Esaad | Entertainer | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Free privilege card | Paid BOGO (1+1) subscription |
| Cost | Free | You have UAE 2026 + XL Upgrade (6 vouchers per merchant instead of 3), until 31.12.2026. 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 | 2,786 | 728 |
| Places | 2,524 | 684 |
| Typical discount (median) | −20% | −50% |
| Share of buy-one-get-one | 0% | 99% |
| Most places in | Dubai (1548), Abu Dhabi (363), Northern Emirates (351) | Dubai (389), Abu Dhabi (224), Northern Emirates (53) |
Where both work
Both work at 76 places: Esaad saves more at 0, Entertainer at 69, the same at 3; 4 can’t be compared (an “up to” discount or a benefit without a percentage).
| Place | Esaad | Entertainer | Saves more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun City All UAE | 10% off | BOGO games at AED 60–80 | Entertainer |
| 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 | Entertainer |
| 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 | Entertainer |
| Tim Hortons All UAE | 15% off | BOGO large drink, BOGO 20 Timbits, BOGO sandwich | Entertainer |
| Al Marjan Northern Emirates | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on buffet | Entertainer |
| Al Zorah Golf & Yacht 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 | Entertainer |
| Bab Al Nojoum Al Mugheirah Resort Abu Dhabi | 20% off | 1+1 night (2 nights for 1) or 2 rooms for a night | Entertainer |
| Baba Iskender Restaurant Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course | Entertainer |
| Babel Dubai Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course and breakfast menu item | Entertainer |
| Benihana Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course | Entertainer |
| Bentley Kitchen Al Maryah Island | 20% off; Exclusive Discount on total bill | BOGO main | Entertainer |
| Bentoya Kitchen Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course | Entertainer |
| Bombay Bungalow Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course | Entertainer |
| Burger King Dubai | 20% off; Discount on food and beverage | BOGO Whopper/Chicken Royale (sandwich or meal) | Entertainer |
| C Taste All UAE | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course, theme night buffet and breakfast buffet | Entertainer |
| Cafe 302 Abu Dhabi | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course; Classic or Vegan Afternoon Tea; breakfast menu item; buffet | Entertainer |
| Cafe Bateel Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course and breakfast menu item | Entertainer |
| Cafe Gray Dubai | 20% off; Discount on the total bill | 1+1 on main course and dessert | Entertainer |
| Caffe Divino Abu Dhabi | 20% off; Discount on the total bill | 1+1 on main course and breakfast menu item | Entertainer |
| Chaiiwala Of London Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 1+1 on main course | Entertainer |
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.
By category
| Category | Esaad | Entertainer |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 526 | 457 |
| Shopping | 486 | 5 |
| Health | 292 | 0 |
| Spa & beauty | 208 | 59 |
| Hotels | 190 | 27 |
| Parks & leisure | 87 | 119 |
| Services | 198 | 0 |
| Real estate | 190 | 0 |
Only with Esaad
- The Open Masters Games Abu DhabiAbu DhabiEsaad90% off
- Time Global ShippingDubaiEsaadDiscount from 60% to 80%
- crystal liightingNorthern 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
- Dubai YachtsDubaiEsaad65% off
Only with Entertainer
- 25 Minutes to TulumAbu DhabiEntertainer1+1 on main course, Saturday brunch “Tulum Set Menu”, drink and bottle of wine
- 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 shopping, health, spa & beauty; Entertainer in parks & leisure. Both work at 76 places: Esaad saves more at 0, Entertainer at 69, the same at 3; 4 can’t be compared (an “up to” discount or a benefit without a percentage).
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.