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Emirates ID Perks: Four Ways It Saves Residents Time and Money

Your Emirates ID is issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), and a few providers have built useful shortcuts on top of it. None of these are automatic. Each needs setup or is offered only by some operators, so confirm with the provider first.

1. Pay for Fuel at ADNOC

At ADNOC stations you can pay with your Emirates ID after linking it to an ADNOC Wallet in the ADNOC Distribution app. You create a token in the app, set the ID as your payment method, then insert it into the station’s card machine. The wallet also works for car washes and convenience store purchases.

2. Withdraw Cash Without a Debit Card

Emirates NBD, Emirates Islamic, ADCB, Al Hilal Bank and Mashreq allow ATM withdrawals with your Emirates ID instead of a card. You request the service in the bank’s mobile app, and each withdrawal is confirmed with a one-time password sent to your registered mobile number.

3. Use the e-Gates at Dubai Airport

Residents and citizens with a valid Emirates ID can use the e-Gates at Dubai International without prior registration or a charge. The service started in 2018 at Terminal 3 arrivals, and availability can differ by terminal, so look for the e-Gate signs where you land.

4. Ask for Resident Rates

Many hotels, theme parks and attractions offer resident pricing, either year-round or during summer and public holidays. Show your Emirates ID at check-in or at the ticket counter and ask whether a resident rate applies. Availability and proof requirements are set by each operator.

Keep Your Emirates ID Working

Every perk above depends on a valid card. The Emirates ID is tied to your residence visa, and ICP charges a late fee of Dh20 a day, up to Dh1,000, if you let it expire without renewing. A digital copy is available in the ICP app and through UAE PASS, which is handy when you have left the physical card at home, but providers such as ADNOC pumps and ATMs need the card itself. Treat the PIN and OTP for any cardless service as you would a debit card PIN, never share them, and report a lost card to ICP and your bank straight away.

For the official uses of the card, such as government services and UAE PASS, read Emirates ID benefits. To check what the chip holds, see what the Emirates ID chip stores.