Esaad vs Fazaa: which saves more in 2026
Esaad and Fazaa in the UAE: 3,021 and 1,468 offers, 224 places in common. Where each saves more, who can get it, what it costs. Checked 9 Nov 2026.
Choose for the places you use
For dining, compare the restaurants you use; for days out, check hotels and leisure venues. Families should also check child ages, guest limits and card eligibility.
| Coverage | Esaad | Fazaa |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 593 places | 366 places |
| Hotels | 207 places | 307 places |
| Parks & leisure | 82 places | 86 places |
Place counts describe catalogue coverage, not discount size or guaranteed access. Check membership tiers, rates and child policies with the programme.
At a glance
| Esaad | Fazaa | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Free privilege card | Discount card + services |
| Cost | Free | The discount card is free via employers. Open campaigns: Silver AED 19/mo, Gold 59–69, Platinum 99 |
| Who can get it | Dubai government employees, staff of connected organisations, GPSSA pensioners. Golden Visa — only Dubai-issued, in certain categories. | Staff of companies with a Fazaa contract (the contract sets the card tier), government employees; in 2026 — resident families with a child (free). |
| Active offers | 3,021 | 1,468 |
| Places | 2,751 | 1,440 |
| Typical discount (median) | −20% | −20% |
| Most places in | Dubai (1731), Northern Emirates (384), Abu Dhabi (355) | Abu Dhabi (615), Dubai (468), Northern Emirates (126) |
Where both work
Both work at 224 places: Esaad saves more at 9, Fazaa at 5, the same at 17; 193 can’t be compared (an “up to” discount or a benefit without a percentage).
| Place | Esaad | Fazaa | Saves more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banyan Tree Dubai | 20% off | Enjoy 30% off room reservations | Fazaa |
| Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf Dubai Dubai | 20% off | Enjoy 30% Discount on Best Available Rate with breakfast | Fazaa |
| Nando's All UAE | 20% off | 10% off | Esaad |
| The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah Northern Emirates | 20% off | Enjoy 30% discount from the best available rate | Fazaa |
| Al Badayer Retreat by Sharjah Collection Northern Emirates | 25% off | Enjoy • 15% discount on Fridays Saturdays & 20% discount from Monday-Thursday | Esaad |
| Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai Dubai | 25% off | Enjoy 30% Discount from the best available rate of the hotel | Fazaa |
| Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites Dubai | 25% off | Enjoy 20% Discount on Best Available Rate For Fazaa Platinum, Gold and Silver card… | Esaad |
| Godiva All UAE | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 15% off | Esaad |
| Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Barsha Dubai | 20% off | 15% Discount On Best Available Rate with breakfast | Esaad |
| Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah Dubai | 20% off | Enjoy 25% off the Best Available Room Rate for bookings and stays | Fazaa |
| Kingfisher Retreat by Sharjah Collection Northern Emirates | 25% off | Enjoy 15% discount on Fridays Saturdays & 20% discount from Sunday -Thursday | Esaad |
| Millennium Plaza Downtown Dubai Dubai | 30% off | Enjoy 25% discount on the best available rate for rooms and Apartments | Esaad |
| Moon Retreat by Sharjah Collection Northern Emirates | 25% off | Enjoy 15% discount on Fridays Saturdays & 20% discount from Monday-Thursday | Esaad |
| Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Northern Emirates | 30% off | Enjoy 25% discount on all room types. | Esaad |
| Address Beach Resort Fujairah Northern Emirates | 20% off | 20% Discount on best flexible rate | same |
| Al Rayaheen Retreat by Sharjah Collection Northern Emirates | 20% off | Enjoy 20% discount the best available rates from Sunday-Thursday | same |
| Aloft Al Mina Dubai | 20% off | 20% on our Deluxe rooms. | same |
| Aloft Dubai Airport Dubai | 20% off | Enjoy 20% on our Deluxe rooms | same |
| Aurum Restaurant and Cafe Dubai | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 20% Discount | same |
| Berlin Health Care Dubai | 50% off | Discount 50% | same |
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.
By category
| Category | Esaad | Fazaa |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 593 | 366 |
| Shopping | 460 | 114 |
| Hotels | 207 | 307 |
| Health | 296 | 136 |
| Spa & beauty | 319 | 44 |
| Services | 213 | 91 |
| Real estate | 210 | 83 |
| Education | 174 | 51 |
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
- Sparky'sAll UAEEsaadUp to 70% discount
- Dubai YachtsDubaiEsaad65% off
Only with Fazaa
- Amrita Medical CenterAbu DhabiFazaaUp to 85% Discount on services
- Al Basma Home Health Care ServicesAbu DhabiFazaaUp to 75% Discount
- HiPhone TelecomDubaiFazaaDiscount up to 75%
- SALEM AL SHUAIBI JEWELLERYAbu DhabiFazaaUp to 75% Discount
- Yas HealthcareAbu DhabiFazaaup to −75%
- New World Private SchoolDubaiFazaaDiscount from up to 70%
- Pearly White DentalAll UAEFazaaup to −70%
- Top Notch - Exclusive OfferAbu DhabiFazaaUp to 70% Discount
Common questions
Which is better, Esaad or Fazaa?
It depends on where you spend: Esaad has clearly more places in restaurants, shopping, health; Fazaa in hotels. Both work at 224 places: Esaad saves more at 9, Fazaa at 5, the same at 17; 193 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 Fazaa?
Staff of companies with a Fazaa contract (the contract sets the card tier), government employees; in 2026 — resident families with a child (free).
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.