Indian travellers in Dubai can claim up to AED 100 off at Duty Free by paying with UPI

Payments from Indian bank accounts are now accepted via UPI International or UPI Global, offering a discount of up to AED 100 per transaction.

Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk5 Nov 2026, 1:17 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Indian travellers can use UPI to pay at Dubai Duty Free
2Discount of up to AED 100 per transaction (10% of purchase value, capped at AED 100)
3UPI International or UPI Global service must be activated
4Payments are made directly from Indian bank accounts
5Dubai Duty Free operates at Dubai International and Al Maktoum airports

Indian travellers in Dubai can now enjoy up to AED 100 off each purchase at Dubai Duty Free when they pay via UPI from their Indian bank accounts. The offer, announced by NPCI International Payments Limited on November 5, lets visitors activate UPI International or UPI Global in their app and shop at duty-free outlets that accept UPI.

Ritesh Shukla, MD & CEO of NPCI International, said the goal is to make cross-border payments as seamless and familiar as domestic transactions.

The discount is available at Dubai Duty Free locations inside Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport. It equals 10% of the purchase value, but not more than AED 100 per transaction. Network International will act as the acquiring partner for these UPI transactions.

Travellers should read the detailed terms and conditions before making purchases, as the maximum discount applies per transaction. The initiative broadens UPI acceptance overseas and gives Indian travellers an additional payment option while shopping in Dubai.

What this means for Indian travellers

To use the AED 100 discount at Dubai Duty Free, activate UPI International or UPI Global through your app and ensure your bank account is linked. The offer applies to eligible purchases at Dubai Duty Free outlets in Dubai International and Al Maktoum airports. Always check the terms and conditions before making a purchase to confirm eligibility and restrictions.

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