Entertainment & Leisure Gift Cards

Birthday this weekend? Eid nearly here? A thank you that needs to land today? An entertainment gift card handles all three, because the receiver picks the day and the outing themselves.

That makes it an easy call for the moments where you know the person but not the plan. New job, exam results, a colleague leaving, a friend who just moved to Dubai and hasn't seen anything yet.

It works for the bigger dates too. Eid gifts for cousins who already own plenty. National Day on 2 December, when everyone is off and looking for something to do. A leaving present from a whole team, on one card instead of fifteen small ones.

And for kids it takes the guesswork out completely. You give the experience, they choose which one.

These are the entertainment gift card ideas people in the UAE reach for most.

1. All-in-1 Choice Gift Card

The broadest of the lot. The All-in-1 Choice Gift Card lets the receiver swap it for a card from a long list of brands, so a night out and a new pair of trainers are both still on the table. Ideal when you have no idea what they'd pick.

2. Ski Dubai Gift Card

Snow, in a mall, in the desert. The Ski Dubai Gift Card covers slopes, penguins and the whole cold day at Mall of the Emirates. Bring a jumper!

3. Dubai Dolphinarium Gift Card

A family favourite and a reliable school-holiday fixer. The Dubai Dolphinarium Gift Card goes towards the shows at Creek Park, so parents get an afternoon that runs itself.

4. Microsoft Xbox Live Gift Card

For the gamer who already has the console. The Microsoft Xbox Live Gift Card goes on games, add-ons and credit, straight from the sofa.

5. Shahid Gift Card

Arabic series, films and live sport in one place. The Shahid Gift Card is the low-effort gift that keeps going long after the day itself.

Here's how these cards actually get used. The card arrives by email as a code. From there it splits into two routes, and the card's own product page says which one applies.

Attraction and venue cards are shown on a phone at the desk or the counter. No printing, no fuss. Handy for Ski Dubai, the Dolphinarium and days out like them, where the receiver just turns up and shows the screen.

Gaming and streaming cards work online. The code goes into the account at checkout, and the credit sits there until it's spent.

Plenty of leisure gift cards stretch beyond one visit as well. Kids' outings like a Build A Bear Gift Card turn into an afternoon and a thing to take home. Check the product page for what each card covers before you buy, since every brand sets its own rules.

Buying takes about two minutes at Giftcard.ae.

• Choose your amount within the range on the product page.
• Add a personal message there too, and it travels with the card in the same email.
• At checkout, decide who gets it. You, or the receiver directly.
• Pay securely and the code goes out by email within minutes.

That last part is the reason last-minute works here. There's nothing to post and nothing to wait for, so a gift bought on Saturday morning is with them by Saturday morning.

Every brand on this page is a real UAE name, and you can browse the full range in all gift cards if entertainment isn't quite the angle you want.

Got a question the FAQ below doesn't answer? Our customer service team can help before you order.

How do entertainment & leisure gift cards work?

You buy the card, choose the amount and pay. The code arrives by email. The receiver then uses it at that brand, either at the venue or online.

How do I send an entertainment or leisure gift card?

Write your message on the product page, then choose at checkout whether the card comes to you or goes straight to the receiver. It's sent by email right after payment. Forward it yourself if you'd rather hand it over in person.

Can I use these cards online and at UAE attractions?

That depends on the brand. Some cards are for online use only, some are for the venue only. Each product page states which, so check it before you buy.

Do gift cards expire?

Most cards have an expiry date and it varies per brand. The exact term is listed on each card's own product page, so read it there rather than assuming.

How do I check my balance?

For our own cards, use the balance check on this site. For any other brand, the balance sits with that brand, so check it through their own channel.