Esaad vs Mazaya: which saves more in 2026
Esaad and Mazaya in the UAE: 3,021 and 1,405 offers, 131 places in common. Where each saves more, who can get it, what it costs. Checked 9 Nov 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 | 3,021 | 1,405 |
| Places | 2,751 | 910 |
| Typical discount (median) | −20% | −20% |
| Share of buy-one-get-one | 0% | 1% |
| Most places in | Dubai (1731), Northern Emirates (384), Abu Dhabi (355) | Abu Dhabi (419), Dubai (373), Northern Emirates (72) |
Where both work
Both work at 131 places: Esaad saves more at 11, Mazaya at 3, the same at 40; 77 can’t be compared (an “up to” discount or a benefit without a percentage).
| Place | Esaad | Mazaya | Saves more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melia Desert Palm Dubai | 20% off | 35% discount on all room categories | 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 |
| 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 |
| Copthorne Hotel Dubai Dubai | 30% off | 25% Discount on Rooms (subject to availability) + 15% Discount on F&B (restaurants… | Esaad |
| Hala Arjaan by Rotana Abu Dhabi | 20% off | 15% off on best available rate | Esaad |
| JA Hatta Fort Hotel Dubai | 40% off | 35% discount on Best Available Rate | Esaad |
| Kingfisher 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 |
| Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel Dubai | 30% off | 25% discount on rooms, suites & apartments from best available rate; 20% discount on F&B… | Esaad |
| Min Zaman Restaurant Al Ain | 20% off; Discount on total bill | 15% OFF | Esaad |
| Moon Retreat by Sharjah Collection Northern Emirates | 25% off | 20% discount on room rate (weekday, Sun-Thu), 15% (weekend, Fri-Sat) | Esaad |
| Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Northern Emirates | 30% off | 25% OFF Best Available Rate (+20% F&B) - Seaside Escape | Esaad |
| Studio M Arabian Plaza Dubai | 30% off | 25% Discount on Room rate + 15% Discount on F&B (restaurants belonging to the hotel, not… | Esaad |
| Tim Hortons All UAE | 15% off | 20% OFF | Mazaya |
| Action Hotel Ras Al Khaimah Northern Emirates | 20% off | 20% Discount on best Available Rates | same |
| Al Faya Reterat by Sharjah Collection Northern Emirates | 20% off | 20% discount on room rate (weekday, Sun-Thu), 15% (weekend, Fri-Sat) | same |
| Al Zorah Beach Resort Northern Emirates | 25% off | 25% discount for room. Special offer includes: 20% savings on the best available rate of… | same |
| Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites Dubai | 25% discount | 25% discount on the best flex rate | same |
| Bab Al Nojoum Al Mugheirah Resort Abu Dhabi | 20% off | Weekdays: 20% discount off lowest public rate; Weekends & Public Holidays: 15% discount… | same |
| Cheval Maison Expo City Dubai Dubai | 20% off | 20% discount on studios & apartments from best available rate; 20% discount on F&B… | 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 | Mazaya |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 593 | 193 |
| Shopping | 460 | 109 |
| Hotels | 207 | 291 |
| Health | 296 | 47 |
| Spa & beauty | 319 | 14 |
| Education | 174 | 60 |
| Services | 213 | 16 |
| Real estate | 210 | 12 |
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 Mazaya
- Fairytale NurseryAbu DhabiMazaya100% FREE Registration; 25% discount on Tuition Fees
- Lilly HomeAbu DhabiMazaya25% discount (100% Egyptian Cotton)
- MazayaFlat 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
- Mai Dubai Drinking WaterOnlineMazaya36% to 55% discount on select bottle sizes
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 131 places: Esaad saves more at 11, Mazaya at 3, the same at 40; 77 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.