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Tickit Rewards Dubai: Dubai Holding Cashback Guide 2026

Tickit by Dubai Holding — link your UAE Visa or Mastercard, earn 0.5–5% cashback at partners, redeem with a virtual card. See 900+ partner offers on Discond.

Tickit is Dubai Holding’s instant rewards programme — not another BOGO membership. You download the free app, link a UAE-issued Visa or Mastercard, then earn points automatically when you pay at partner restaurants, retail and attractions. One Tickit point equals AED 1. Discond indexes Tickit with 900+ partner offers so you can see where cashback applies before you spend.

How Tickit earning works

  1. Download Tickit (App Store or Google Play) and register
  2. Link eligible UAE-issued credit or debit cards
  3. Pay normally at partner outlets — no QR scan at most venues
  4. Points credit almost instantly (contact support if delayed beyond 5 days)
  5. Redeem by generating a virtual Visa card in-app via Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Wallet

Partner earn rates typically range from 0.5% to 5% depending on the outlet — the Tickit app shows the rate next to each brand. Featured campaigns (for example 3% cashback at select Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab restaurants, or Union Coop grocery earn) rotate on top of the base programme.

Contactless card payment at a Dubai restaurant checkout
Tickit earns on linked-card spend — no second app to open at the till if your card is already linked.

Where Tickit partners concentrate

Coverage clusters around Dubai Holding destinations: City Walk, JBR / The Beach, Bluewaters, Dubai Hills Mall, Al Khawaneej Walk and more. Dining, fashion, wellness and attractions all appear. Online-only partners use a different redemption path — check the brand page in Tickit or on Discond.

  • Cost: free app; no annual membership fee
  • Best for: residents who already shop Dubai Holding destinations weekly
  • Weak for: one-off tourists without a UAE-issued card
  • On Discond: 900+ indexed offers under Tickit

Tickit vs Entertainer vs bank cashback

Tickit is cashback-on-spend, not buy-one-get-one. On a AED 400 dinner, 3% Tickit earns AED 12 — while Entertainer BOGO may save AED 80–120 on food. Use Tickit when BOGO does not apply, or on retail and groceries where membership apps are thin. Bank card dining offers from Emirates NBD can still beat Tickit on high-spend nights — compare all three on Discond.

Stacking tip: You generally cannot combine Tickit earn with Entertainer BOGO on the same payment path. If you redeem Tickit points via the virtual card, that payment may not also earn on your linked bank card. Pick one channel per visit.

See where Tickit earns

Browse Tickit partners on Discond, then search your usual destinations — compare cashback vs BOGO before you pay.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tickit free?

Yes. Tickit by Dubai Holding is a free rewards app. You need a UAE-issued Visa or Mastercard to earn and a mobile wallet to redeem the virtual card.

How much cashback does Tickit give?

Partner rates usually range from 0.5% to 5% of spend. One Tickit point equals AED 1 when you redeem. Check the rate for each brand in the Tickit app or on Discond.

Can I use Tickit with The Entertainer?

Not on the same bill in most cases. Choose Entertainer BOGO when food savings are larger; use Tickit when BOGO is unavailable or for retail partners.

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