Credit cards for the UAE golfing enthusiast

Do you want free rounds of golf? Check out these offers from UAE banks.

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi. Stephen Lock / The National

Emirates NBD Platinum

Benefits: Cardholders get unlimited free rounds of golf at Tower Links Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah on weekdays and once a month on weekends. Users can also take advantage of privileges at The Track, Meydan Golf and Els Club Dubai.

Watch out for: There is an annual fee of Dh700 and a minimum salary requirement of Dh18,000. Also, there is no cash back offered with this credit card.

Standard Chartered Infinite

Benefits: Cardholders can take advantage of a complimentary round of golf once a month at various golf courses, including Jumeirah Golf Estates and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Cardholders also get free access to all Fitness First health clubs in the UAE.

Watch out for: The bank charges an annual fee of Dh1,500 and has set the minimum salary requirement at Dh35,000. There is no cash back offered with this credit card.

Noor Bank Platinum

Benefits: Cardholders get a free round of gold for two at Arabian Ranches Dubai. But there's a catch to it. Users must spend more than Dh3,000 monthly for the free round of golf. Users spending more than Dh10,000 on their card can enjoy the benefit twice a month.

Watch out for: The minimum salary required is Dh25,000. The card is free for the first year, after which an annual fee of Dh500 is applicable.