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UPI now accepted for online bookings at Burj Khalifa in UAE
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is now an accepted payment method for online ticket bookings at the Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates, expanding the payment system's footprint in the region.
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The payment rails for the world's largest tourist-sending market are being built out across the UAE. If you sell to Indian travellers there, you now need a UPI integration to compete.
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