Fly to the United Arab Emirates with Citi ThankYou Points

Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 10 programs that showed award space to 2 airports in the United Arab Emirates from other countries in the last 30 days, on 181 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 14,000 Citi points + taxes not reported (14,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club at 1:1), Doha (DOH) to Dubai (DXB).

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Partner programs with award space
10
International routes with award space
181
Lowest economy
≈ 5,318 Citi points
BAH–AUH · Etihad Guest 1:1
Lowest business class
≈ 14,000 Citi points
DOH–DXB · Privilege Club 1:1
Lowest first class
≈ 21,000 Citi points
DOH–DXB · Privilege Club 1:1

Citi partners with award space to the United Arab Emirates

Each program's ratio (Citi 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.

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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 Citi points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.

Emirates Skywards: 1:0.8 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCiti points neededDates seen
BusinessMuscat (MCT) to Dubai (DXB)20,000 miles + $265.66≈ 25,000329
BusinessBahrain (BAH) to Dubai (DXB)20,000 miles + $261.51≈ 25,000327
BusinessRiyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB)20,000 miles + $279.16≈ 25,000324
Premium EconomyBahrain (BAH) to Dubai (DXB)18,000 miles + $85.75≈ 22,500315
Premium EconomyMuscat (MCT) to Dubai (DXB)18,000 miles + $87.77≈ 22,500315
Premium EconomyRiyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB)18,000 miles + $102.92≈ 22,500290
EconomyMuscat (MCT) to Dubai (DXB)5,000 miles + $87.77≈ 6,250329
EconomyBahrain (BAH) to Dubai (DXB)5,000 miles + $85.75≈ 6,250327
EconomyRiyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB)5,000 miles + $102.92≈ 6,250324

Etihad Guest: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCiti points neededDates seen
BusinessJeddah (JED) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)20,000 miles + $261.23≈ 20,000330
BusinessBahrain (BAH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)20,000 miles + $191.20≈ 20,000329
BusinessMuscat (MCT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)20,000 miles + $244.80≈ 20,000329
FirstBangalore (BLR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)49,000 miles + $437.86≈ 49,000203
FirstKolkata (CCU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)61,000 miles + $481.46≈ 61,000261
FirstMumbai (BOM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)63,000 miles + $480.66≈ 63,000312
EconomyBahrain (BAH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)5,318 miles + $34.40≈ 5,318329
EconomyCairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)5,500 miles + $112.19≈ 5,500328
EconomyKuwait City (KWI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)5,655 miles + $21.50≈ 5,655329

Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCiti points neededDates seen
BusinessIstanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB)46,000 points + $439.51≈ 46,000316
BusinessChennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB)46,000 points + $312.67≈ 46,000286
BusinessAmman (AMM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)46,000 points + $241.84≈ 46,000285
FirstIstanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB)78,400 points + $439.51≈ 78,400191
FirstHyderabad (HYD) to Dubai (DXB)78,400 points + $318.13≈ 78,400174
FirstChennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB)78,400 points + $312.67≈ 78,400152
Premium EconomyIstanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB)41,400 points + $105.84≈ 41,400285
Premium EconomyAthens (ATH) to Dubai (DXB)41,400 points + $114.59≈ 41,400205
Premium EconomyNew Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DXB)41,400 points + $91.07≈ 41,400195
EconomyIstanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB)22,800 points + $105.84≈ 22,800310
EconomyAthens (ATH) to Dubai (DXB)22,800 points + $114.59≈ 22,800288
EconomyChennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB)22,800 points + $83.54≈ 22,800272

American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCiti points neededDates seen
BusinessCairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)30,000 miles + $43.99≈ 30,000324
BusinessChennai (MAA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)30,000 miles + $23.16≈ 30,000320
BusinessBangalore (BLR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)30,000 miles + $27.76≈ 30,000317
FirstCairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)30,000 miles + $84.09≈ 30,000285
FirstBangkok (BKK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)50,000 miles + $47.30≈ 50,000124
FirstHong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB)50,000 miles + $59.30≈ 50,00012
Premium EconomyBrussels (BRU) to Dubai (DXB)32,500 miles + $274.50≈ 32,50089
Premium EconomyHelsinki (HEL) to Dubai (DXB)32,500 miles + $226.50≈ 32,50055
Premium EconomyLondon Heathrow (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)32,500 miles + $596.60≈ 32,50028
EconomyCairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)17,500 miles + $39.19≈ 17,500328
EconomyDoha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)17,500 miles + $39.15≈ 17,500324
EconomyMaldives (MLE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)17,500 miles + $101.40≈ 17,500322

Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCiti points neededDates seen
BusinessNew Delhi (DEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)20,000 miles + $176.16≈ 20,0007
BusinessAhmedabad (AMD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)20,500 miles + $175.96≈ 20,5004
BusinessMumbai (BOM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)21,500 miles + $172.46≈ 21,50043
Premium EconomyLondon Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB)37,125 miles + $510.50≈ 37,125292
Premium EconomyParis Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB)40,000 miles + $194.80≈ 40,000309
Premium EconomyBrussels (BRU) to Dubai (DXB)40,000 miles + $188.80≈ 40,000295
EconomyTel Aviv (TLV) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)10,500 miles + $79.08≈ 10,50014
EconomyAhmedabad (AMD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)11,000 miles + $76.16≈ 11,000123
EconomyNew Delhi (DEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)11,000 miles + $69.86≈ 11,00044

Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · ~1 day

CabinRouteAward priceCiti points neededDates seen
BusinessIstanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)28,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 28,000316
BusinessIstanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB)28,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 28,000305
BusinessAthens (ATH) to Dubai (DXB)48,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 48,000303
EconomyIstanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)18,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 18,000317
EconomyIstanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB)18,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 18,000305
EconomyAthens (ATH) to Dubai (DXB)28,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 28,000303

Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCiti points neededDates seen
BusinessNairobi (NBO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)35,000 miles + $58.88≈ 35,000108
BusinessFrankfurt (FRA) to Dubai (DXB)35,700 miles + $110.68≈ 35,700261
BusinessLondon Heathrow (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)35,700 miles + $410.38≈ 35,700248
EconomyNairobi (NBO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)17,500 miles + $58.88≈ 17,500160
EconomyFrankfurt (FRA) to Dubai (DXB)20,400 miles + $115.40≈ 20,400316
EconomyZurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB)20,400 miles + $44.70≈ 20,400301

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCiti points neededDates seen
BusinessNairobi (NBO) to Dubai (DXB)35,000 points + $161.35≈ 35,000324
BusinessParis Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB)50,000 points + $350.04≈ 50,000241
BusinessAmsterdam (AMS) to Dubai (DXB)50,000 points + $286.66≈ 50,000206
FirstChicago O’Hare (ORD) to Dubai (DXB)163,000 points + $35.86≈ 163,0007
Premium EconomyLisbon (LIS) to Dubai (DXB)24,000 points + $210.21≈ 24,000163
Premium EconomyParis Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB)24,000 points + $236.51≈ 24,000157
Premium EconomyAmsterdam (AMS) to Dubai (DXB)24,000 points + $280.09≈ 24,000147
EconomyNairobi (NBO) to Dubai (DXB)11,500 points + $146.35≈ 11,500317
EconomyParis Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB)12,000 points + $181.29≈ 12,000279
EconomyLondon Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB)12,000 points + $294.15≈ 12,000237

Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · ~1-2 days

CabinRouteAward priceCiti points neededDates seen
BusinessDoha (DOH) to Dubai (DXB)14,000 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 14,000128
BusinessLondon Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai (DXB)45,000 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 45,000122
BusinessLondon Heathrow (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)45,000 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 45,000118
FirstDoha (DOH) to Dubai (DXB)21,000 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 21,000324
FirstDoha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)21,000 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 21,000318
FirstHong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB)82,000 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 82,000273
EconomyDoha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)7,000 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 7,000326
EconomyDoha (DOH) to Dubai (DXB)7,000 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 7,000317
EconomyHong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB)20,750 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 20,750328

JetBlue TrueBlue: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCiti points neededDates seen
BusinessBoston (BOS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)87,900 points + $44.20≈ 87,9001
EconomyTel Aviv (TLV) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)7,900 points + $39.08≈ 7,900210
EconomyBoston (BOS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)44,000 points + $44.20≈ 44,000218

Citi 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 Citi points

How many Citi 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 14,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Doha (DOH) to Dubai (DXB): ≈ 14,000 Citi points + taxes not reported at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.

Which Citi transfer partners had award space to the United Arab Emirates?

Emirates Skywards (1:0.8, 104 routes), Etihad Guest (1:1, 90 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 83 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 77 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 49 routes), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1, 42 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 35 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 26 routes) and 2 other programs, counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.

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Ratios and transfer times are copied as written from AwardTool's transfer partner list, last reviewed Aug 27, 2026. Banks add and drop partners and change ratios, so confirm the current terms with the bank before you transfer.

Award figures come from AwardTool's cached award searches across 29 loyalty programs, observed in the last 30 days. Each price is the lowest one-way award seen per passenger, with taxes and fees in USD. A missing value means AwardTool hasn't seen that award recently, not that none exists.

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