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Rewards Mechanism

  • Earn 7.5% back as Darna Points on all spends at Aldar destinations, including Yas Mall, Yas Island theme parks, hotels, spas, golf courses, and other iconic Abu Dhabi attractions.
  • Earn 1% back as Darna Points on Card spends outside Aldar destinations.

Why We Choose It

  • First year free offer.
  • Generous Welcoming bonus.
  • Best suited for frequent users of Aldar’s retail, dining, and leisure spots.

Welcoming Gift/Bonus

Earn 3,000 Darna Points when you spend AED 15,000 in the first 3 months

Apply online until 31 May 2026 to receive an AED 350 YOUGotaGift HappyYOU Card.

Annual Fee (inclusive of Vat)

First year free offer available then AED 300

Minimum Salary Requirement

AED 12,000

APR*

Conventional cards use an annual percentage rate (APR) as the interest rate, while Islamic cards follow a profit rate for Sharia compliance
3.25%

Rewards program

Darna Points

Reward Mechanism:
  • Earn 7.5% back as Darna Points on all spends at Aldar destinations, including Yas Mall, Yas Island theme parks, hotels, spas, golf courses, and other iconic Abu Dhabi attractions.
  • Earn 1% back as Darna Points on Card spends outside Aldar destinations.

Redeem points:

Enjoy instant redemption at 1,200  Aldar destinations, from shopping at Yas Mall to dining at Mamsha Al Saadiyat or relaxing at Yas Marina.

10 Darna Points = AED 1

Key benefits

  • Lounge access for one person.
  • Automatic Darna Gold tier status.

Other benefits

  • Buy 1, get one free on movie tickets at VOX cinemas.

Why We Choose It

  • First year free offer.
  • Generous Welcoming bonus.
  • Best suited for frequent users of Aldar’s retail, dining, and leisure spots.

What We Did Not Like

  • Limited redemption flexibility – Points can only be used at Darna properties.

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