Ajeeb Rewards vs Aura: which loyalty program wins?

We score Ajeeb Rewards and Aura on the same five factors — earning rate, redemption value, partner network, ease of use, and point expiry — to help you choose the right program for how you actually spend.

Verdict

Ajeeb Rewards is best for Cashback-focused users who value long point validity, while Aura is best for Mall shoppers.

Skip Ajeeb Rewards if Anyone seeking premium-cabin airline redemptions or multi-airline transfers, and skip Aura if Budget shoppers outside malls.

Overall rating

	Ajeeb Rewards	Aura
Overall rating	3.3 / 5	3.4 / 5
Earning	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Redemption	3.0 / 5	3.0 / 5
Network	3.0 / 5	3.0 / 5
Ease of use	4.0 / 5	5.0 / 5
Expiry	4.0 / 5	2.0 / 5

Earning structure

Ajeeb Rewards	Members earn ajeeb points on every purchase made with meem Visa credit cards (Platinum, Signature, Infinite). Enrollment is automatic on card activation - no separate registration required. Points post in real-time at point of sale. Selected purchases (notably grocery transactions) earn instant cashback up to 3%. Family members can be added via supplementary cards and earn points to the same account. Points-per-SAR rates vary by card tier.
Aura	Members earn 1 point for every 1 SAR spent at participating Alshaya brands, in-store and online. That's a 2% effective return on most purchases. Star tier members earn an additional 1% on top, and VIP members earn an additional 2% - bringing the top return to 4%. Bonus points are also offered during promotional events. Starbucks, Boots medicinal products, and Alshaya gift cards are excluded from earning.

Redemption structure

Ajeeb Rewards	Points redeem via the ajeeb rewards portal (rewards.meem.com) or the meem app. Options include: direct travel booking - flights, hotels, and car rentals at home or abroad - with email confirmation within 60 minutes; retail vouchers from 170+ merchants across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE; merchandise; and transfer to Alfursan miles at 5,000 ajeeb points = 578 Alfursan miles, with miles credited to the Alfursan account within 10 business days. Instant cashback applies at participating grocery merchants at point of sale.
Aura	Points redeem at a fixed rate of 50 points = 1 SAR (0.02 SAR per point) directly at checkout in any participating Alshaya store or online site. There's no minimum threshold - points can be applied to any eligible purchase. Members can also redeem for exclusive experiences, member-only prices, and special offers via the Aura app. Points cannot be transferred, converted to cash, or redeemed at non-Alshaya partners. Refunds on items paid partly with points are returned in points.

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

	Ajeeb Rewards	Aura
Number of partners	0	0
Partners	—	—
Number of tiers	0	3
Top tier	—	VIP
First-tier qualification	—	6,000 points
Point expiry	36 months	12 months

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