Esaad vs Fazaa: which saves more in 2026
Esaad and Fazaa in the UAE: 2,786 and 1,248 offers, 105 places in common. Where each saves more, who can get it, what it costs. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
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 | 2,786 | 1,248 |
| Places | 2,524 | 1,222 |
| Typical discount (median) | −20% | −20% |
| Most places in | Dubai (1548), Abu Dhabi (363), Northern Emirates (351) | Abu Dhabi (642), Dubai (295), Northern Emirates (110) |
Where both work
Both work at 105 places: Esaad saves more at 17, Fazaa at 11, the same at 36; 41 can’t be compared (an “up to” discount or a benefit without a percentage).
| Place | Esaad | Fazaa | Saves more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun City All UAE | 10% off | 45% off on Play packages Buy AED 350 and get 50 plays valid in all rides and games + Free… | Fazaa |
| Manthena American School Northern Emirates | 10% discount | Discount 35% | Fazaa |
| British Orchard Nursery Abu Dhabi | 30% discount on KHDA fees | 50% Discount | Fazaa |
| Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah Dubai | 20% off | Enjoy 40% Off on Public Rates | Fazaa |
| Amity University Dubai Dubai | 30% discount | Discount 20% | Esaad |
| 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 |
| Action Hotel Ras Al Khaimah Northern Emirates | 20% off | Enjoy 15% discount on the bill | Esaad |
| Al Badayer Retreat by Sharjah Collection Northern Emirates | 25% off | Enjoy • 15% discount on Fridays Saturdays & 20% discount from Monday-Thursday | Esaad |
| Beauty Connection Spa Abu Dhabi | Beauty Connection Spa Provides 15% Discount | 20% Discount | Fazaa |
| Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai Dubai | 25% off | Enjoy 30% Discount from the best available rate of the hotel | Fazaa |
| DOBE LAUNDRY Abu Dhabi | 20% discount on laundry services, dry cleaning and stain treatment | 15% Discount | Esaad |
| 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 Airport Hotel Dubai Dubai | 30% off | Enjoy 25% discount on Best Available Rates & F&B Outlets | Esaad |
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 | Fazaa |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 526 | 167 |
| Shopping | 486 | 130 |
| Health | 292 | 145 |
| Hotels | 190 | 193 |
| Services | 198 | 111 |
| Real estate | 190 | 97 |
| Spa & beauty | 208 | 50 |
| Education | 161 | 61 |
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
- Dubai YachtsDubaiEsaad65% off
- Karat World Gold and JewelleryAll UAEEsaad65% 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. Both work at 105 places: Esaad saves more at 17, Fazaa at 11, the same at 36; 41 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.