Credit cards can be very tempting to overuse, particularly for people who live in the United Arab Emirates. It can be difficult not to be lured by the prospect of UAE credit cards that offer incredible discounts on dining and shopping and that come with no annual fees. However, the reality is that there is no such thing as a free credit card. Sales representatives attempting to persuade you to sign up for a new…

New offers and discounts are always available on different credit cards within the United Arab Emirates. This means that it is always worth staying updated to see which credit card is best at any given time. Which credit cards are offering the best deals in the UAE as of this month? There are some terrific cashback offers in place on FAB’s credit cards in October. When a credit card holder reaches a particular spending goal,…

Majid Al Futtaim, which is situated in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, is looking at a number of possibilities for its credit card business, including taking on partners to help with the management of unsecured credit card risk, according to Reuters. The company operates the Middle East franchise of the French retailer Carrefour. Slow growth in the Dubai economy due to a sluggish worldwide trend and downturn in the real estate market has resulted…

Emirates Skywards miles are an excellent form of currency in the United Arab Emirates, particularly for those who reside in or near Dubai. There are a number of UAE banks that offer their customers a co-branded Skywards credit card. Under normal circumstances, there are three options for this card: Infinite, Platinum and Signature. Anyone who has one of these cards can earn Skywards miles in a variety of ways, such as with a sign-up or…

Credit cards, being short-term loans that do not come with interest as long as they are paid off in time, can make life in the United Arab Emirates a lot easier. Millions of merchants all over the world accept credit cards and even offer a simple way to keep track of how much money you are spending. Spending by using credit cards even comes with rewards and perks. However, credit cards can also cause problems,…

Credit cards are used all over the world, and the Gulf nations and the United Arab Emirates are no exception. Credit cards are in constant use, helping to provide financial assistance during emergencies as well as being more convenient to carry than physical money. Many people apply for a credit card and then simply never feel the need to actually use it. However, when a credit card is unused for a long period of time,…

Having a credit card is a great financial boon for anyone. For people in the United Arab Emirates, there are a number of ways to make the most out of a credit card, but some decisions will need to be made beforehand in order to do so. Following a few simple tips can make it easy to make those decisions and have a credit card that you can take full advantage of. There are a…

The credit limit is a very important aspect of credit card ownership in the United Arab Emirates. This limit puts a cap on the amount of money that can be spent using a credit card. The limit can be different on different credit cards and for different people. There are a number of factors that are considered in determining a credit limit in the UAE, including the income of the credit card holder, spending habits,…

Groceries are an expense that no one can do without, but there are still some ways that the financial cost of these necessities can be lowered in the United Arab Emirates. There are a number of shopping options in the UAE, such as massive hypermarkets and smaller baqalas. Online delivery and even the store that is nearest to you may offer convenience but lack cost-effectiveness. Supermarkets with a large presence in the UAE include the…

Many people in the United Arab Emirates begin a new month determined to save more money than they spend, but this can often be easier said than done. The number of credit cards available in the UAE can only make this resolve even harder to maintain due to how convenient and easy they make spending money. However, a bigger downside to credit cards is that they can actually make people spend a lot more money…