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Citi Ultima
Miles card earning Emirates Skywards Miles. Strongest on dining at 0.68 miles.
Buy 1 get 1 free cinema tickets at VOX (up to 4 a month), Reel (up to 2 a month)
Reward rates by category
| Category | Rate | Notes from the bank’s terms |
|---|---|---|
| Dining | 0.68 miles | 3 Skywards Miles/AED dining | Ultra-premium UAE card | AED 36,750 min salary |
| Groceries | 0.68 miles | |
| Fuel | 0.68 miles | 2 miles/AED fuel |
| Travel | 0.68 miles | |
| Online shopping | 0.68 miles | |
| Cinema | 0.68 miles | 2 miles/AED entertainment |
| International spend | 1.36 miles |
Cashback is a percentage of spend. Points and miles are shown the way each bank states them: as % back, or as points or miles per AED 1, with an approximate % value (≈) where the bank publishes what a point is worth. Miles and hotel points have no fixed cash value, so they are never converted. Cashback, points and miles are ranked separately.
Benefits
- AED 1,500 statement credit after AED 25,000 spend in 60 days (new Citi customers)
- Annual fee not stated on the page
- 30,000 bonus Citi Miles every year you pay it
- Airport lounge access and airport fast track (Mastercard Travel Pass)
- 2 valet parkings a month across the UAE
From Citibank’s website, checked October 2026. Welcome offers and perks change often.
Last checked against the bank’s terms on 2 Jun 2026. Rates, fees and eligibility change often. Always confirm on Citibank’s own page before applying. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Other miles cards for dining
Emirates Islamic · AED 9993 miles2Emarati Card
Emirates Islamic · No fee2.5 miles3Skywards Infinite
Emirates Islamic · AED 9992.25 miles4FAB Etihad Guest Infinite
First Abu Dhabi Bank · AED 2,6252 miles
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