Visiting UAE or Singapore? Indians can now book attractions using UPI

Indian tourists can now conveniently book attractions and pay for them using Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. This development was announced by the Ministry of Finance on October 30, 2026. The facility, initially launched for Burj Khalifa in Dubai, has since expanded to At the Top in Dubai and Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.

The integration is made possible through a partnership involving the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International Payments Limited (NIPL), UAE payment provider NEOPAY, and Emaar Entertainment. Indian visitors can use their preferred UPI apps to make online payments when booking tickets, eliminating the need for currency conversions or navigating different payment methods.

This initiative aims to enhance the convenience of cross-border travel for Indian tourists and strengthen the digital and economic ties between India and the UAE. UPI payments are currently available in 10 countries, including Singapore, the UAE, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Greece, with Uzbekistan expected to join soon.