Smiles: discounts and how to get them

Smiles in the UAE: 7 offers at 7 places — shopping (2), finance & telecom (2), restaurants (1), 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

Official program website

Where it works

Shopping (2)

• MAF SHARE (points exchange)Online
  SmilesExchange Smiles points with MAF SHARE via Rewards Exchange (rates are shown in the app)
• Shukran (points exchange)Online
  SmilesExchange Smiles points with Shukran via Rewards Exchange (rates are shown in the app)

Finance & telecom (2)

• ADIB Smiles Visa CardAll UAE
  SmilesCo-brand card with Smiles; free Smiles Unlimited for 3 months with the card
• e&All UAE
  SmilesSmiles 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

Restaurants (1)

• Smiles UnlimitedAll UAE
  SmilesUnlimited BOGO, free food/grocery delivery for AED 29/mo

Flights & travel (1)

• Etihad Guest (points exchange)Online
  SmilesExchange Smiles points with Etihad Guest via Rewards Exchange (rates are shown in the app)

Auto (1)

• ADNOC Rewards — exchangeAll UAE
  SmilesExchange points with ADNOC Rewards both ways: 15 ADNOC points = 1 Smile Point; 1 Smile Point = 6 ADNOC points