On July 9, 2025, Emirates and Dubai Duty Free announced Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Crypto.com to integrate cryptocurrency payments. This initiative reflects Dubai's commitment to financial innovation, aiming to offer customers more payment options. The partnerships are part of Dubai's strategy to become a global hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. (Source: Emirates, Dubai Media Office, Crypto.com)
Emirates signed an MoU with Crypto.com to integrate Crypto.com Pay, allowing customers to pay for tickets and services using cryptocurrency, with an expected launch in 2026. Dubai Duty Free also signed an MoU to explore enabling crypto payments in-store and online. This collaboration offers travelers diverse payment options. (Source: Emirates, Dubai Media Office)
These partnerships follow Dubai's earlier moves, including an MoU between the Dubai Finance Department and Crypto.com in May 2025 to facilitate government service fee payments using cryptocurrencies. Emarat, a UAE petroleum company, also partnered with Crypto.com for crypto payments at service stations. (Source: Crypto.com)