Darna: discounts and how to get them

Darna in the UAE: 48 offers at 36 places — finance & telecom (14), shopping (11), parks & leisure (6), hotels (4). How to get it, pros and cons.

What it is: Points on purchases + tier discounts

Cost: The program is free. Your ENBD Darna Visa Infinite card: AED 1,575 a year, 10% at Aldar, 1.5% elsewhere, gives Platinum

How it works: Link up to 5 Visa/MC cards. Points are earned at Yas Mall, Galleria (all outlets), Aldar hotels, Yas parks, Saadiyat Beach Club. Retail and hotels: 20/30/40 points per AED 100 (Silver/Gold/Platinum), parks — 33. 10 points ≈ AED 1.

Who can get it: 18+, UAE number. Gold — from 15,000 Tier Credits in 365 days (≈ AED 75,000 retail spend), Platinum — from 35,000.

Pros

• Galleria Al Maryah: points at ALL 400+ stores and 70+ restaurants
• Stacks with any card discount if the bonus is on the final bill
• Seasonal luxury campaigns: 10–15% back (December, Eid)

Cons

• Modest base return: ~2% on Silver
• Exchange rate depends on the channel: card cashback in campaigns was at half the gift-card value
• Tier discounts only visible in the app; public page is outdated

Best for: You have Platinum via the ENBD Darna Infinite card: 10% in points at Aldar, ≈4% via Darna tier, −40% at Aldar hotels, −30% F&B at Yas Plaza.

Official program website

Where it works

Finance & telecom (14)

• ENBD Darna Visa Infinite: 0% instalmentsAbu Dhabi
  DarnaSupermarkets, fast food, insurance and car dealers: 3.75 points per AED 100 (0.375%). Fuel, transport, government services…
• Cloud spaces (Aldar coworking)Abu Dhabi
  Darna−30% for Platinum
• ENBD Darna Signature with no annual feeAll UAE
  Darna7.5% at Aldar, instant Gold, +3,000 points. Free “for a limited time”.
• Darna: tier thresholdsAbu Dhabi
  DarnaGold from 15,000, Platinum from 35,000 tier credits in 12 months. Platinum earns 40 points per AED 100 at Inspire Home
• Darna: points expiryOnline
  DarnaPoints earned from 01.12.2025 last 18 months (previously 24 months)
• ENBD Darna Infinite: valetYas Island
  DarnaFree valet at Yas Mall, Ferrari World, WB World (with AED 5,000/mo spend)

Shopping (11)

• Taj JewelleryAbu Dhabi
  Darna−10% Gold / −15% Platinum
• Luxury campaign (100+ boutiques)Abu Dhabi
  Darna10% as a gift card or 5% to your card on spend from AED 5,000
• The Galleria Al Maryah IslandAl Maryah Island
  Darna20/30/40 points per AED 100 at 400+ stores and 70+ restaurants (≈2–4%)
• Yas MallYas Island
  Darna20/30/40 points per AED 100 (≈2–4%)
• Al Jimi MallAl Ain
  Darna20/30/40 points per AED 100 by status
• Darna: points exchangeAbu Dhabi
  DarnaAldar gift card (AED 50 to AED 36,000 a year), Living/Education vouchers, charity

Parks & leisure (6)

• ENBD Darna: Yas parksYas Island
  DarnaBOGO tickets with ENBD Darna card
• Saadiyat Beach ClubSaadiyat Island
  DarnaPoints on spend; up to −30% on entry with Platinum/Infinite
• Olivier Zoppi Dog TrainingAll UAE
  Darna20% on training, boarding and day care with code YAS20
• Aldar Marinas: yacht berthsAbu Dhabi
  Darna10% on annual berthing at Al Bandar and Marsa Al Bateen
• Ferrari World, Waterworld, WB World, CLYMBYas Island
  Darna33 points per AED 100 (≈3.3%) at any tier; can pay with points

Hotels (4)

• Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas IslandYas Island
  DarnaEntry AED 100 on weekdays and AED 150 on weekends, kids 6–11 −50%. 20% at Capila Pool Bar and eforea spa
• Aldar hotels — roomsYas Island
  Darna−30% Gold / −40% Platinum off BAR + 20–40 points per AED 100
• DoubleTree by Hilton RAKNorthern Emirates
  Darna−10% Gold / −20% Platinum
• W Abu Dhabi Yas IslandYas Island
  Darna−10% on rooms (Gold+)

Fitness (3)

• ENBD Darna Visa Infinite: golfAll UAE
  DarnaFree access to top UAE golf courses, up to 40% off abroad
• Aldar golf and padelYas Island
  Darna−5% / −10% / −15% by tier (Yas Links, Yas Acres, Saadiyat Beach Golf)
• Yas Acres Golf & Country Club: Asteco day passYas Island
  DarnaFamily pass AED 450 or couple AED 300: pool, gym, golf practice area and AED 150 for food

Real estate (3)

• Inspire HomeAbu Dhabi
  Darna20/30/40 points per AED 100 on home services
• Rentals in Aldar communitiesAbu Dhabi
  Darna10/14/20 points per AED 100 of rent
• Live Aldar appAbu Dhabi
  DarnaExclusive resident parking, pay rent and service charges, maintenance requests, earn Darna