The Entertainer is the UAE membership most people have heard of, half have used at some point, and quite a few quietly let lapse. Here's what's in the 2026 line-up, what it actually costs, and the honest case for whether it's worth the AED 395.

Format: App + website (iOS, Android, theentertainerme.com) Offers: 10,000+ in the UAE / 20,000+ across the GCC Cost (May 2026): UAE 2026 membership AED 395/year (down from AED 650). GCC 2026 membership AED 795/year. 30-day free trial for new users. Membership shareable with up to 3 people.

How to redeem:

1. Buy and activate the UAE 2026 membership in the Entertainer app

2. Search the outlet by name, location or category

3. Tap the offer you want (Buy One Get One Free, 25% off delivery, etc.)

4. Show the redemption screen or QR code to the staff before the bill is closed

5. Pay the discounted total

The best of Entertainer:

Since 2002, Entertainer has been the UAE's go-to companion for getting more out of life for less. The 2026 UAE membership packs over 10,000 Buy One Get One Free offers across the country's most-loved restaurants, brunches, attractions, spas, salons and even food delivery — from Motiongate and Wild Wadi to Nando's, Café Bateel and TGI Fridays. The new UAE 2026 product folds Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the Emirates into a single membership instead of three, and you can share it with up to three people. After 25 years the format still works for the same reason it always has: pick a place, book the table, walk out paying for one.

That's Entertainer in a nutshell — on its own, a strong tool. The catch isn't whether it's worth it. It's whether you'll remember to open it before the waiter taps the card machine. Because Entertainer is one of 9 to 12 offer platforms the average UAE resident already has on their phone.

Nobody opens 5 apps before dinner in Dubai. Nobody. That's exactly why most UAE residents leave AED 4,000–5,000 a year on the table — not on offers they need to find, but on offers they already have. Emirates NBD, FAB, Mashreq, Fazaa, Esaad, IHG, Marriott Bonvoy, sometimes the restaurant's own app. All sitting on your phone. Most of them forgotten before the bill lands.

The UAE doesn't have a discount problem. It has a time and remembering problem.

DiscGo is one app to check the cards, memberships and platforms you already have, right before you pay — or in advance. At launch we cover 16 of the most-used in the UAE — Emirates NBD, FAB, Fazaa, Esaad, IHG, Marriott Bonvoy and others. The Entertainer isn't in the launch lineup yet, but it's on the roadmap — we add new platforms every month, with 50+ planned by this time next year.

→ Download DiscGo free on iOS and Android

Source: DET Gastronomy Industry Report 2023; DiscGo offer database, April 2026.

What is The Entertainer in the UAE?

The Entertainer is a digital membership that gives Buy One Get One Free and percentage-off offers across UAE restaurants, brunches, attractions, spas, salons and food delivery. It's been operating in the region since 2002 and runs as both a mobile app and a website.

How much does The Entertainer UAE 2026 cost?

The UAE 2026 membership is AED 395 per year as of May 2026 (down from AED 650). The GCC 2026 version, which covers offers across the Gulf, is AED 795 per year. A 30-day free trial is available for new users.

How do I redeem an Entertainer offer?

Open the Entertainer app, search for the outlet, tap the offer you want, and present the redemption screen or QR code to the staff before the bill is finalised. The discount is then applied at the point of payment.

Can I share my Entertainer membership?

Yes — UAE 2026 and GCC 2026 memberships are shareable with up to 3 additional people, who each get their own access through the app.

Is The Entertainer worth it in 2026?

At AED 395 with 10,000+ Buy One Get One Free offers, the membership pays for itself for any household that eats out twice a month or visits a single major attraction. The bigger question isn't price — it's whether you'll remember to open the app before paying.