Fly to the United Arab Emirates with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 9 programs that showed award space to 2 airports in the United Arab Emirates from other countries in the last 30 days, on 147 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 12,500 Amex points + $83.85 taxes (12,500 points with Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1), Doha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 9
- International routes with award space
- 147
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 6,250 Amex points
- MCT–DXB · Skywards 5:4
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 12,500 Amex points
- DOH–AUH · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 21,000 Amex points
- DOH–DXB · Privilege Club 1:1
Amex partners with award space to the United Arab Emirates
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into the United Arab Emirates where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within the United Arab Emirates are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 104 | Amex to Skywards |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 83 | Amex to Qantas |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 55 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 49 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 35 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 33 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 26 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 9 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 2 | Amex to TrueBlue |
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Lowest awards to the United Arab Emirates by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into the United Arab Emirates from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Muscat (MCT) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $265.66 | ≈ 25,000 | 329 |
| Business | Bahrain (BAH) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $261.51 | ≈ 25,000 | 327 |
| Business | Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $279.16 | ≈ 25,000 | 324 |
| Premium Economy | Bahrain (BAH) to Dubai (DXB) | 18,000 miles + $85.75 | ≈ 22,500 | 315 |
| Premium Economy | Muscat (MCT) to Dubai (DXB) | 18,000 miles + $87.77 | ≈ 22,500 | 315 |
| Premium Economy | Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) | 18,000 miles + $102.92 | ≈ 22,500 | 290 |
| Economy | Muscat (MCT) to Dubai (DXB) | 5,000 miles + $87.77 | ≈ 6,250 | 329 |
| Economy | Bahrain (BAH) to Dubai (DXB) | 5,000 miles + $85.75 | ≈ 6,250 | 327 |
| Economy | Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) | 5,000 miles + $102.92 | ≈ 6,250 | 324 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 46,000 points + $439.51 | ≈ 46,000 | 316 |
| Business | Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 46,000 points + $312.67 | ≈ 46,000 | 286 |
| Business | Amman (AMM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 46,000 points + $241.84 | ≈ 46,000 | 285 |
| First | Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 78,400 points + $439.51 | ≈ 78,400 | 191 |
| First | Hyderabad (HYD) to Dubai (DXB) | 78,400 points + $318.13 | ≈ 78,400 | 174 |
| First | Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 78,400 points + $312.67 | ≈ 78,400 | 152 |
| Premium Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 41,400 points + $105.84 | ≈ 41,400 | 285 |
| Premium Economy | Athens (ATH) to Dubai (DXB) | 41,400 points + $114.59 | ≈ 41,400 | 205 |
| Premium Economy | New Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DXB) | 41,400 points + $91.07 | ≈ 41,400 | 195 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 22,800 points + $105.84 | ≈ 22,800 | 310 |
| Economy | Athens (ATH) to Dubai (DXB) | 22,800 points + $114.59 | ≈ 22,800 | 288 |
| Economy | Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 22,800 points + $83.54 | ≈ 22,800 | 272 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 12,500 points + $83.85 | ≈ 12,500 | 328 |
| Business | Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) | 12,500 points + $90.63 | ≈ 12,500 | 322 |
| Business | Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 22,500 points + $50.56 | ≈ 22,500 | 331 |
| First | New Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DXB) | 40,000 points + $52.86 | ≈ 40,000 | 6 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) | 75,000 points + $429.20 | ≈ 75,000 | 264 |
| First | Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 75,000 points + $50.76 | ≈ 75,000 | 124 |
| Premium Economy | Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) | 43,800 points + $79.73 | ≈ 43,800 | 312 |
| Premium Economy | Jeddah (JED) to Dubai (DXB) | 46,400 points + $96.93 | ≈ 46,400 | 317 |
| Premium Economy | Prague (PRG) to Dubai (DXB) | 47,400 points + $62.34 | ≈ 47,400 | 272 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 7,500 points + $83.85 | ≈ 7,500 | 327 |
| Economy | Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) | 7,500 points + $90.63 | ≈ 7,500 | 322 |
| Economy | Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 15,000 points + $50.56 | ≈ 15,000 | 330 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New Delhi (DEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 20,000 miles + $176.16 | ≈ 20,000 | 7 |
| Business | Ahmedabad (AMD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 20,500 miles + $175.96 | ≈ 20,500 | 4 |
| Business | Mumbai (BOM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 21,500 miles + $172.46 | ≈ 21,500 | 43 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) | 37,125 miles + $510.50 | ≈ 37,125 | 292 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB) | 40,000 miles + $194.80 | ≈ 40,000 | 309 |
| Premium Economy | Brussels (BRU) to Dubai (DXB) | 40,000 miles + $188.80 | ≈ 40,000 | 295 |
| Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 10,500 miles + $79.08 | ≈ 10,500 | 14 |
| Economy | Ahmedabad (AMD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 11,000 miles + $76.16 | ≈ 11,000 | 123 |
| Economy | New Delhi (DEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 11,000 miles + $69.86 | ≈ 11,000 | 44 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Nairobi (NBO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 35,000 miles + $58.88 | ≈ 35,000 | 108 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to Dubai (DXB) | 35,700 miles + $110.68 | ≈ 35,700 | 261 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 35,700 miles + $410.38 | ≈ 35,700 | 248 |
| Economy | Nairobi (NBO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 17,500 miles + $58.88 | ≈ 17,500 | 160 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,400 miles + $115.40 | ≈ 20,400 | 316 |
| Economy | Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,400 miles + $44.70 | ≈ 20,400 | 301 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) | 40,000 miles + $51.73 | ≈ 40,000 | 328 |
| Business | Jeddah (JED) to Dubai (DXB) | 40,000 miles + $51.73 | ≈ 40,000 | 307 |
| Business | Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 40,000 miles + $51.73 | ≈ 40,000 | 303 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Dubai (DXB) | 320,000 miles + $88.55 | ≈ 320,000 | 158 |
| First | Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai (DXB) | 388,200 miles + $36.80 | ≈ 388,200 | 123 |
| First | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Dubai (DXB) | 435,500 miles + $36.80 | ≈ 435,500 | 24 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Dubai (DXB) | 107,400 miles + $36.70 | ≈ 107,400 | 174 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Dubai (DXB) | 107,400 miles + $36.70 | ≈ 107,400 | 171 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Dubai (DXB) | 108,300 miles + $36.70 | ≈ 108,300 | 194 |
| Economy | Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) | 22,500 miles + $51.73 | ≈ 22,500 | 328 |
| Economy | Jeddah (JED) to Dubai (DXB) | 22,500 miles + $51.73 | ≈ 22,500 | 288 |
| Economy | Jeddah (JED) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 22,500 miles + $51.73 | ≈ 22,500 | 286 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Nairobi (NBO) to Dubai (DXB) | 35,000 points + $161.35 | ≈ 35,000 | 324 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB) | 50,000 points + $350.04 | ≈ 50,000 | 241 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai (DXB) | 50,000 points + $286.66 | ≈ 50,000 | 206 |
| First | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Dubai (DXB) | 163,000 points + $35.86 | ≈ 163,000 | 7 |
| Premium Economy | Lisbon (LIS) to Dubai (DXB) | 24,000 points + $210.21 | ≈ 24,000 | 163 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB) | 24,000 points + $236.51 | ≈ 24,000 | 157 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai (DXB) | 24,000 points + $280.09 | ≈ 24,000 | 147 |
| Economy | Nairobi (NBO) to Dubai (DXB) | 11,500 points + $146.35 | ≈ 11,500 | 317 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB) | 12,000 points + $181.29 | ≈ 12,000 | 279 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) | 12,000 points + $294.15 | ≈ 12,000 | 237 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Dubai (DXB) | 14,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 14,000 | 128 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) | 45,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 45,000 | 122 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 45,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 45,000 | 118 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to Dubai (DXB) | 21,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 21,000 | 324 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 21,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 21,000 | 318 |
| First | Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB) | 82,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 82,000 | 273 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 7,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 7,000 | 326 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Dubai (DXB) | 7,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 7,000 | 317 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 20,750 | 328 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Boston (BOS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 87,900 points + $44.20 | ≈ 109,875 | 1 |
| Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 7,900 points + $39.08 | ≈ 9,875 | 210 |
| Economy | Boston (BOS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 44,000 points + $44.20 | ≈ 55,000 | 218 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Questions about flying to the United Arab Emirates with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to the United Arab Emirates?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to the United Arab Emirates from another country in the last 30 days was 12,500 points + $83.85 with Air Canada Aeroplan, Doha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH): ≈ 12,500 Amex points + $83.85 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to the United Arab Emirates?
Emirates Skywards (5:4, 104 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 83 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 55 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 49 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 35 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 33 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 26 routes), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 9 routes) and JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4, 2 routes), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.