Esaad vs Mazaya: which saves more in 2026
Esaad and Mazaya in the UAE: 2,786 and 1,597 offers, 134 places in common. Where each saves more, who can get it, what it costs. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
At a glance
| Esaad | Mazaya | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Free privilege card | Corporate privilege program |
| Cost | Free | Annual membership with Mazaya and Mazaya++ tiers; no public prices |
| Who can get it | Dubai government employees, staff of connected organisations, GPSSA pensioners. Golden Visa — only Dubai-issued, in certain categories. | ADNOC Group and partner organisations, Emiratis in the private sector (Nafis); in 2026 the Arab Monetary Fund and DCD programs joined. |
| Active offers | 2,786 | 1,597 |
| Places | 2,524 | 1,046 |
| Typical discount (median) | −20% | −20% |
| Share of buy-one-get-one | 0% | 1% |
| Most places in | Dubai (1548), Abu Dhabi (363), Northern Emirates (351) | Abu Dhabi (484), Dubai (443), Northern Emirates (81) |
Where both work
Both work at 134 places: Esaad saves more at 16, Mazaya at 18, the same at 53; 47 can’t be compared (an “up to” discount or a benefit without a percentage).
| Place | Esaad | Mazaya | Saves more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun City All UAE | 10% off | 45% OFF Play Package - Get 50 Plays for AED 350 instead of AED 600 (***) | Mazaya |
| Almalakiyah English Nursery Northern Emirates | 20% discount | 50% Discount on registration fees; 30% Discount on monthly fees | Mazaya |
| Manthena American School Northern Emirates | 10% discount | Mazaya Cardholders' children receive an additional 10% discount on top of the school's… | Mazaya |
| Thumbay Dental Hospital Northern Emirates | Free consultation + −20% on treatments | 50% discount on scaling and polishing | Mazaya |
| Fun Works Yas Island | 20% off in one month play area membership | 45% OFF Play Package - 50 Plays for AED 350 instead of AED 600 (rides, video games… | Mazaya |
| Habtoor Grand Resort Dubai | 25% discount on rooms and 20% on suites on Best Available Rate | 50% discount on Best Available Rate | Mazaya |
| Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi | 35% off | 20% discount on pool and gym day passes | Esaad |
| Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai Dubai | 20% off | Special Mazaya rates: Superior Room AED 700, Deluxe Room AED 800, Grand Deluxe/Junior… | Mazaya |
| Melia Desert Palm Dubai | 20% off | 35% discount on all room categories | Mazaya |
| Al Farasha English Nursery Northern Emirates | 30% discount | Present Mazaya E-card and enjoy 20% discount on the bill | Esaad |
| Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites Dubai | 25% discount | 35% off best available rate - Mazaya Card Holders Special Offer | Mazaya |
| Banyan Tree Dubai | 20% off | 30% discount on room reservations and 20% discount in designated restaurants | Mazaya |
| Risen Cafe Dubai | 30% off; Discount on total bill | 20% OFF | Esaad |
| VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort Abu Dhabi | 25% off | Room rates from AED 375 per room per night; 20% off F&B; 35% off SPA treatments | Mazaya |
| Abu El Zulof Abu Dhabi | 20% off; Discount on the total bill | 15% OFF | Esaad |
| Al Badayer Retreat by Sharjah Collection Northern Emirates | 25% off | 20% discount on room rate (weekday, Sun-Thu), 15% (weekend, Fri-Sat); 15% discount on F&B | Esaad |
| Al Riyasa Laundry Abu Dhabi | 15% discount | Mazaya card holders enjoy 20% OFF on selected services: Dry Cleaning, Washing & Ironing… | Mazaya |
| Copthorne Hotel Dubai Dubai | 30% off | 25% Discount on Rooms (subject to availability) + 15% Discount on F&B (restaurants… | Esaad |
| Dubai Dolphinarium Dubai | 25% off | 30% discount on Dolphin and Seal Show, regular seats - Adult AED112->78.40, Child… | Mazaya |
| GOLD WATER YACHTS Dubai | Enjoy 35% Exclusive discount on yachts and water sports activities | 30% discount on Yachts; special offer: book min 4 hours on Sunseeker 56ft yacht, get… | 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 | Mazaya |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 526 | 222 |
| Shopping | 486 | 126 |
| Hotels | 190 | 327 |
| Health | 292 | 57 |
| Education | 161 | 64 |
| Spa & beauty | 208 | 15 |
| Services | 198 | 20 |
| Real estate | 190 | 14 |
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 Mazaya
- Fairytale NurseryAbu DhabiMazaya100% FREE Registration; 25% discount on Tuition Fees
- Lilly HomeAbu DhabiMazaya25% discount (100% Egyptian Cotton)
- Wio Bank PJSCAbu DhabiMazayaWio Personal account: earn 6% p.a. on monthly Fixed Saving Space; no monthly maintenance fees; free multi-currency accounts…
- MAX VISION TRADING LLCDubaiMazayaFlat 70% OFF branded eyewear & sunglasses
- Seeds ArabDubaiMazayaTOEFL Junior test: 61% discount (testing/exam/assessment/certificate for grades 4,6,8,9,10)
- Seeds Arab For Training and DevelopmentDubaiMazaya61% off Diploma in AI in Art, Digital Marketing & Exhibition Management, in collaboration with Art Corner
- Eton University (online)OnlineMazaya60% off training for ADNOC and Mazaya members
- Wazni JewelleryAbu DhabiMazayaUp to 60% discount
Common questions
Which is better, Esaad or Mazaya?
It depends on where you spend: Esaad has clearly more places in restaurants, shopping, health; Mazaya in hotels. Both work at 134 places: Esaad saves more at 16, Mazaya at 18, the same at 53; 47 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 Mazaya?
ADNOC Group and partner organisations, Emiratis in the private sector (Nafis); in 2026 the Arab Monetary Fund and DCD programs joined.
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.