UPI Acceptance Enabled for Online Bookings at At the Top, Burj Khalifa through Partnership between NPCI, NEOPAY and Emaar

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), announced the enablement of UPI acceptance for online bookings at At the Top, Burj Khalifa in partnership with NEOPAY and Emaar Entertainment.

Milestone Integration
- First UAE attraction to enable UPI for online bookings.
- Visitors can now book experiences at Burj Khalifa’s official website using UPI apps before arrival.
- Extends UPI convenience from in-store QR payments (since 2022) to e-commerce transactions.

Partnerships Driving It
- Collaboration between NIPL, NEOPAY, and Emaar Entertainment.
- Builds on NIPL’s existing UAE merchant network with NEOPAY.
- NEOPAY becomes the first GCC company to introduce UPI acceptance for e-commerce.

Impact for Indian Travellers
- India is one of Burj Khalifa’s largest visitor markets.
- UPI offers a familiar, trusted, and seamless payment option abroad.
- Simplifies travel planning by allowing advance bookings with a domestic payment method.

Broader Significance
- Strengthens the digital bridge between India and the UAE.
- Helps merchants better serve millions of digitally savvy Indian consumers.
- Reflects the growing importance of cross-border payment experiences in tourism and retail.

✨ Takeaway: This move positions UPI not just as a domestic payment system, but as a global travel enabler, making iconic destinations like Burj Khalifa more accessible and convenient for Indian visitors.