2026 quietly delivered one of the best perks any UAE resident family can claim: free Fazaa membership. Under the Year of the Family initiative, the discount programme that once required a paid subscription is now open to resident families at no cost – and the savings stack up fast. Here’s what the Fazaa card covers, who qualifies, and how to get yours.
What Is the Fazaa Card?
Fazaa is one of the UAE’s largest membership and discount programmes, giving cardholders reduced prices across retail, dining, travel, healthcare, and entertainment nationwide. Historically tied to specific sectors and paid tiers, it expanded in 2026 with a free family membership launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Family.
Who Is Eligible in 2026?
- UAE resident families with at least one child qualify for the free family membership.
- The free membership remains valid throughout 2026, with registration open all year.
- Other Fazaa categories (including student cards and sector memberships) continue alongside the family programme.
What You Get
- Retail and dining: discounts at 34,000+ outlets and offers on more than 28,000 food and consumer products.
- Travel: hotel deals across 500,000+ properties worldwide.
- Entertainment: up to 70% off attractions and recreation through the Fazaa app.
- Healthcare: reduced consultations, procedures and treatments at participating clinics and hospitals, discounted medicines at partner pharmacies, and wellness programme deals.
How to Apply
- Go to the official Fazaa website or download the Fazaa app.
- Choose the family membership programme and register.
- Submit your Emirates ID digitally – membership activates online, no physical visit needed.
- Browse offers in the app and present your digital card at checkout.
Make sure your Emirates ID details are current before applying – if your linked mobile number is outdated, fix it first with our guide to updating your Emirates ID mobile number.
Is It Worth It?
At zero cost, unquestionably. A family that uses Fazaa for groceries, a couple of restaurant visits, and one attraction a month can realistically save hundreds of dirhams – and the healthcare discounts alone justify the five-minute signup.
How Can SetHub Help?
SetHub keeps UAE residents ahead of programmes like this while handling the heavier paperwork of life here – visas, Emirates ID, and business setup. If you’re settling your family in the UAE and want the admin handled properly, schedule a call online and our experts will get back to you within one business hour.