<strong>It</strong>'s always great receiving something for nothing, which is why this week's blog focuses on air miles-linked credit cards . The concept is simple, spend money on your credit card and earn air miles that you can then redeem for flights on your favourite airline. Different cards are linked to different airlines and how many air miles you earn can vary widely, but let's not ignore the fees you may have to pay. So to help you find the best air miles credit card is for you, we've selected five of the best available in the UAE right now: Air miles: one Skywards mile for every US$1 spent internationally and 0.5 Skywards miles for every $1 spend domestically Features: complimentary Marhaba Meet & Greet service once a year at Dubai International Airport Who can apply: residents over 21 with a minimum salary of Dh5,000 Monthly interest: 2.99 per cent Annual fee: Dh250 <strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://http://www.emiratesislamicbank.ae/eib/en/retailbanking/creditcards/skywards/default.htm">Skywards Emirates Islamic Bank Gold +</a></span></strong> Air miles: spend Dh1,750 or more to receive 1,000 Skywards miles, Dh5,000 to receive 1,800 and Dh7,500 to receive 4,000 Features: lounge access at Dubai International Airport and complimentary travel insurance Who can apply: residents over 21 with a minimum salary of Dh8,000 Monthly interest: no interest Annual Fee: Dh400 plus a monthly fee of Dh400 if the balance is not paid off in full every month <strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.etihadairways.com/sites/Etihad/global/en/guestrecognition/visitor/etihadguest/PartnerDetails/Pages/Etihad-Guest-Above-Gold-Card.aspx">Etihad Guest Above Gold</a></span></strong> <strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Air miles: 1.25 Etihad Guest miles for every US$1 spent plus one bonus Guest mile for every $1 spent internationally</span></strong> Features: 0 per cent payment plan for purchases on Etihad Holidays Who can apply: residents over 18 with a minimum salary of Dh8,000 Monthly interest: 2.99 per cent Annual fee: fee for life <strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.hsbc.ae/1/2/personal/banking/cred-cards/advance-card">HSBC Advance Platinum</a></span></strong> Air miles: one air mile for every Dh1 spent for use on airline tickets of your choice. However, you can collect your air miles twice at over 1,500 outlets in the UAE by showing your Air Miles card when you shop with your HSBC credit card Features: free valet parking at selected Valtrans locations around Dubai Who can apply: residents over 18 with a minimum salary of Dh7,000 Monthly interest: 2.79 per cent Annual fee: free for life <strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.mashreqbank.com/personal/borrowing/credit-cards/aacc/index.asp?CSRT=7461038599288426816">Mashreq Air Arabia Classic Card</a></span></strong> Air miles: receive a free ticket when you spend Dh25,000 Features: free accident care insurance cover Who can apply: residents over 21 with a minimum salary of Dh9,000 Monthly interest: 2.99 per cent Annual fee: Dh200
