Discounts

Together, the moves highlight how UAE carriers are expanding their networks while competing for passengers ahead of the winter travel season

The moves bring Jaywan further into the country’s travel ecosystem, with Emirates accepting the cards for flight bookings from Dubai and Etihad offering exclusive benefits to members of its Etihad Guest loyalty programme

Consumers can check the legality and validity of discounts by scanning the barcode of the unified electronic code displayed on a discount license using a mobile phone camera

According to Fazaa, its student discount programme covers universities and other education providers alongside thousands of brands and locations across the UAE

For consumers, the biggest value can come from choosing packages that bundle several expenses together, or from taking advantage of promotions that reward spending already planned

The campaign continues to offer shoppers the opportunity to win more than 700 prizes, with five digital prize draws taking place across four phases before the campaign concludes

The strategy reflects a broader industry shift towards offering tangible benefits immediately after booking or arrival, rather than limiting rewards to points that accumulate over multiple journeys

Beyond extending the shopping window, the initiative is designed to strengthen Dubai’s integrated economic model

The programme encourages diners to explore a curated selection of restaurants while fostering shared experiences across the emirate

The move comes ahead of a scheduled increase in toll charges that will take effect on February 18, marking an update to the pricing framework