Heard this advertised on the radio this morning. Details lifted from Emirates NBD website:


Starwood Preferred Guest® World MasterCard

Presenting the first hospitality card in the region in partnership with Starwood Preferred Guest®, the award winning loyalty programme from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, a premium hospitality group with over 1,200 hotels across the world

Bonus

25,000 Starpoints Joining bonus
Get a Joining bonus of 25,000 Starpoints automatically credited to your SPG account upon activation of the Emirates NBD SPG World MasterCard and payment of the applicable Joining Fees.

Additional 25,000 Starpoints
You can earn an additional 25,000 Starpoints on cumulative retail spends of US$ 20,000 in the first 3 billing statements

Accelerated Elite Credit

Automatically get complimentary Elite Credit of 5 nights / 2 stays towards accelerating the journey to SPG Platinum member status.

Earning Starpoints
General shopping Domestically (eg apparel, shoes etc) - 1 Starpoint per US$1

International spend - 1 Starpoint per US$1

Spends at SPG - 2 Starpoints per US$1

Renewal offer

As an Emirates NBD SPG World MasterCard Cardholder, you are entitled to enjoy a complimentary one free night certificate up to a SPG category 5 hotel awarded upon payment of the renewal fee every year.

Complimentary SPG Gold member status
Up to 30% discount on dining
Up to 20% discount at spas

Annual Fee: 1500 AED (circa $400 USD)