If you’re a UAE resident with a soft spot for shopping, brunches, staycays or, well, saving money in general, then guess what? You’ve just stumbled upon your new money-saving sidekicks. Say hello to your potential new best friends: the Fazaa card and the Esaad card – two VIP-style privilege cards that unlock discounts across thousands of stores, services, hotels, schools, clinics, and more. Think of them as the golden tickets to retail therapy… but smarter (and way more budget-friendly).
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Privilege Card #1: Fazaa Card
Run by the Ministry of Interior’s Social Security Fund, the Fazaa card comes in various avatars – basic discount, silver, gold, and platinum, and depending on your card level, the savings can be serious.
Here’s what you get:
- Retail and dining discounts
- Reduced rates on car rentals, hotel packages, and travel deals
- University fee perks
How Do I Know If I Qualify For A Fazaa Card?
If you tick any of these boxes, then my dear reader, you’re on your way to joining the Fazaa fam:
- Work at the Ministry of Interior
- A Person of Determination
- Employed at a government or semi-government company that’s teamed up with Fazaa
- A frontline worker
- A UAE national in the private sector
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How To Verify Your Elgibility & Apply For The Fazaa Card
Let me tell you the easiest way to check your eligibility. Open the DubaiNow app, head to your profile and click ‘My Offers & Benefits’. If you’re eligible, the Fazaa card will magically appear like a retail genie ready to grant you deals. Now, here’s how to apply:
1. Hop over to fazaa.ae/account/signup
2. Enter your company code
3. Fill in your deets (name, mobile number, etc.)
4. Verify via SMS
5. Download the Fazaa app, log in with your ID or UAE Pass.
And there, you’re Fazaa-official!
Privilege Card #2: Esaad Card
If Fazaa is your classy friend, Esaad is the one who knows every hidden discount in town. Run by Dubai Police, this privilege card gives you access to 10,000+ offers across 5,000+ companies in:
- Shopping malls
- Car dealerships
- Schools & universities
- Clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies
- Dining spots, gyms, spas
Bonus? Your fam gets in on the deals too. That’s right, parents, spouses, and kids can enjoy the same perks.
Who Can Get It?
Without further ado, here’s who:
- Dubai Police staff
- Employees at Dubai government departments
- Certain semi-gov and private companies partnered with Esaad
How To Verify Your Elgibility & Apply For The Esaad Card
Head to the official Esaad website and enter your details (Emirates ID, name, mobile number) to find out. If your workplace is on the partner list, you’re good to go!
Once you get the green light:
- Fill out the application online or pop by an authorised centre.
- Submit the Emirates ID and proof of employment.
- Wait for that sweet approval.
And just like that, you’ll have the card in hand and access to thousands of juicy discounts.
If you’re working in the UAE government (or certain private companies), you could be sitting on a goldmine of discounts without even knowing it. Check your eligibility, sign up, and unlock the deals you totally deserve. Because in this economy, we’ll take all the 2-for-1 deals and 40% discounts we can get.
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