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UPI payment processing enabled for UAE attraction bookings
Indian travellers can now use UPI apps to book tickets online for Burj Khalifa attractions through NEOPAY partnership.
Indian travellers can now use Unified Payments Interface apps to book tickets online for Burj Khalifa attractions in Dubai, the Ministry of Finance announced on 1 November 2026. The facility was enabled through a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited, NEOPAY and Emaar Entertainment, announced on 29 July 2026.
UPI payment processing partnership details#
NPCI International Payments Limited, the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India, partnered with NEOPAY and Emaar Entertainment to enable UPI payments for online bookings at At the Top and Burj Khalifa. The implementation makes Burj Khalifa the first UAE attraction to process UPI for e-commerce transactions. The Ministry of Finance stated that the integration addresses demand for cross-border payment experiences at global destinations.
UPI acceptance across ten countries#
UPI is currently accepted in ten countries: Singapore, the UAE, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Greece. UPI-based ticket bookings for the Eiffel Tower in France were introduced on 26 January 2024. Uzbekistan is expected to become the eleventh country to accept UPI following a commercial agreement announced on 30 August 2026.
Singapore attractions added to UPI network#
NPCI International Payments Limited collaborated with FOMO Pay to extend UPI acceptance to Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, the Ministry of Finance announced on 9 September 2026. The partnership covers attractions including Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore Oceanarium and Adventure Cove Waterpark. Indian visitors can now use UPI apps to book experiences and make online payments at these Singapore destinations.
Payment processing implementation timeline#
The UAE partnership was announced on 29 July 2026 and the Singapore partnership on 9 September 2026. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the facility is now operational for Indian travellers planning visits to both destinations. NPCI International Payments Limited manages the international expansion of UPI payment processing through partnerships with payment service providers in each country.
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- khaleejtimes.comKhaleej TimesMinistry of Finance announcement on 1 November 2026, partnership details with NEOPAY and Emaar Entertainment announced 29 July 2026, Singapore partnership with FOMO Pay announced 9 September 2026
- timesofoman.comTimes of OmanUPI payment expansion to UAE and Singapore tourist attractions
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