ADIB and Aldar forge Visa cards tailored to lifestyle rewards
Two new covered cards from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Aldar deliver value across shopping, hospitality and education, with welcome points worth up to AED 1,000 and cashback reaching 10 per cent.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Aldar have unveiled two covered Visa cards engineered to mirror the way their holders live. The Aldar Visa Infinite and Aldar Visa Platinum cards channel spending into Darna Points, the rewards currency that animates the broader Aldar ecosystem of malls, hospitality properties, education and real estate ventures.
The mechanics reward frequency and breadth of engagement. Cardholders earn up to 10 per cent value back in Darna Points across Aldar Malls and hospitality venues, a rate that climbs to 1.5 per cent at Aldar Education and Aldar Properties. New applications bring a welcome gift of up to 20,000 Darna Points, valued at AED 1,000, which seeds the journey into the ecosystem.
Layered beneath the points structure sit privileges that extend beyond transactional returns. Airport lounge access arrives at no extra charge; complimentary valet parking simplifies arrival at covered card venues; automatic status upgrades to Darna Platinum or Gold tier accelerate perks at partner properties. These benefits flow to both the Infinite and Platinum editions, though eligibility criteria apply.
The partnership reflects a quiet sophistication in how modern banking integrates with lifestyle. Rather than scattering rewards across unrelated merchants, ADIB and Aldar have bound their card programme to a singular, cohesive ecosystem where every transaction deepens engagement with properties and services under one ownership. The design accommodates families and individuals alike, rewarding both everyday shopping and significant purchases on education and property development.
Applications open through ADIB’s digital channels. Terms and qualifying criteria govern rewards eligibility.
Imagery courtesy of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (@adib_bank).
