The Dubai Duty Free retail chain has begun accepting cryptocurrency…
The Dubai Duty Free retail chain has begun accepting cryptocurrency for purchases, the Dubai government's press service reported.
Consensus
- Dubai Duty Free began accepting cryptocurrency payments through the Crypto.com Pay platform.
- The service is available in Dubai's international airports DXB and AMIA.
- The service is also available on Dubai Duty Free's website.
- Crypto.com Pay is a regulated digital payment solution.
- Emirates started accepting cryptocurrency for ticket payments via its website and mobile app.
- Emirates' cryptocurrency payments are limited to transactions in UAE dirhams.
Points of divergence
- In July, residents of the UAE gained the ability to pay for Emirates flights using the Crypto.com exchange. — fontanka
- In December 2025, Bitcoin payments became available in duty-free shops in Norwegian airports, operated by the Norwegian company Travel Retail. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Crypto payments allowed at Dubai airport — Фонтанка
- At Dubai Duty Free, you can now pay with cryptocurrency — Коммерсантъ