Dubai signs a deal with Crypto.com and Dubai Duty Free to allow travelers to pay for flights and duty-free shopping using cryptocurrency.
Emirates will integrate Crypto.com Pay for ticket bookings and in-flight services, while Dubai Duty Free plans to accept crypto payments online and at stores.
This move aligns with Dubai's broader push towards financial innovation, aiming to go 90% cashless by 2026.
Dubai's agreement with Crypto.com is part of its wider digital finance strategy to embrace crypto payments in various sectors, reinforcing the UAE's reputation for digital-forward financial frameworks.