Smiles: all 2026 discounts and how to get them
Smiles in the UAE: 27 offers at 27 places — restaurants (18), shopping (3), finance & telecom (2), flights & travel (1). How to get it, pros and cons.
What it is: Telecom / super-app
Cost: Free; Smiles Unlimited subscription AED 29/mo (14 days free)
How it works: Points for e& bills and top-ups (Silver 1, Gold 2, Diamond up to 10 points per AED 1), 1 point per AED 1 on in-app orders and on co-brand cards. Spend on e& bills, food and delivery, partner vouchers. The exact AED value is not officially stated. Exchange through Smiles Rewards Exchange: Etihad Guest, Shukran and SHARE (rates are in the Smiles app), and ADNOC Rewards (15 ADNOC points = 1 Smiles point; 1 Smiles point = 6 ADNOC points). Points are valid for 24 months.
Who can get it: e& subscribers who love BOGO deals and delivery in one app
Pros
- Thousands of BOGO offers across the UAE
- Points pay your phone bill
- Exchange with SHARE, Etihad Guest, ADNOC
Cons
- Point value in AED not disclosed
- Top tiers only with large e& bills
- Best discounts are in the paid subscription
How to earn
- Silver tier members earn 1 Smiles point, 2 Smiles points for Gold, and up to 10 Smiles points for Diamond members source
How to redeem
- redeemed across food, grocery, home services, e& bills and recharge, devices & accessories source
- Free delivery on food orders above AED 30 and grocery orders above AED 50; zero service fees across 35+ home service categories (Smiles Unlimited) source
Tiers
- Silver, Gold, Diamond (earn rates 1 / 2 / up to 10 points per AED 1 on e& services; upgrade thresholds are not published).
Points expiry
24 months (FAQ: “Smiles points are valid for 24 months”); after 6 months in a row without transactions the programme may cancel the points (terms and conditions).
Points exchange
- ADNOC Rewards: 15 ADNOC = 1 Smiles; 1 Smiles = 6 ADNOC source
- Etihad Guest: Exchange confirmed; the rate is not published source
- Shukran: Exchange confirmed; the rate is not published source
- MAF SHARE: Exchange confirmed; the rate is not published source
Checked 20 Sep 2026.
Where it works
By category
Restaurants (18)
- Armani/MediterraneoDubaiSmilesBuy 1 Get 1 Free on buffet
- Baskin RobbinsAll UAESmilesBuy 1 Get 1 Free on single scoops (needs re-checking)
- Buffalo Wild WingsAll UAESmilesBuy 1 Get 1 Free on wings
- ChicKingAll UAESmilesBuy 1 Get 1 Free on Strips Meal
- DunkinAll UAESmilesBuy 1 Get 1 Free on beverage & donut combo
- Famous Dave'sAbu DhabiSmilesBuy 1 Get 1 Free on main course
All Smiles offers on restaurants (18) →
Shopping (3)
- MAF SHARE (points exchange)OnlineSmilesExchange Smiles points with MAF SHARE via Rewards Exchange (rates are shown in the app)
- Shukran (points exchange)OnlineSmilesExchange Smiles points with Shukran via Rewards Exchange (rates are shown in the app)
- Smiles — groceries (first orders)All UAESmilesAED 40 off each of the first two grocery orders (Smiles Market or partner grocers) (promo code)
Finance & telecom (2)
- ADIB Smiles Visa CardAll UAESmilesCo-brand card with Smiles; free Smiles Unlimited for 3 months with the card
- e&All UAESmilesSmiles points on e& spending: 1 point per AED 1 at Silver tier, 2 at Gold, up to 10 at Diamond; redeem on bills and recharge
Flights & travel (1)
- SmilesExchange Smiles points with Etihad Guest via Rewards Exchange (rates are shown in the app)
Auto (1)
- ADNOC Rewards — exchangeAll UAESmilesExchange points with ADNOC Rewards both ways: 15 ADNOC points = 1 Smile Point; 1 Smile Point = 6 ADNOC points
Parks & leisure (1)
- Royal CinemasAbu DhabiSmiles25% off the VIP or Standard 2D combo: ticket + regular popcorn + regular Coke
Common questions
How many Smiles discounts are there in 2026?
27 offers at 27 places across the UAE, checked 9 Nov 2026. Most are in restaurants (18), shopping (3), finance & telecom (2).
Where can I use Smiles?
UAE-wide — 21 offers; Dubai — 2 offers; Abu Dhabi — 1 offer.
What are the best Smiles offers right now?
Armani/Mediterraneo — 1+1; Buffalo Wild Wings — 1+1; ChicKing — 1+1.
Who can get Smiles?
e& subscribers who love BOGO deals and delivery in one app
How much does Smiles cost?
Free; Smiles Unlimited subscription AED 29/mo (14 days free)
Which other cards work at the same places as Smiles?
Most often: Fazaa (11 offers), Entertainer (7 offers), Esaad (5 offers). Compare them on each place page and pay with the card that saves more.
