Emirates, Dubai Duty Free explore crypto pay

Travellers passing through Dubai could soon be paying for flights and duty-free goods using cryptocurrency, thanks to two landmark agreements signed by Emirates Airline and Dubai Duty Free with global digital asset platform Crypto.com.

- BY JUSTIN VARGHESE

Dubai Duty Free, which saw sales cross Dh4.1 billion in the first half of 2025, confirmed its new partnership with Crypto.com to explore accepting digital currency for purchases both in-store and online. The initiative is designed to give travellers more flexibility and reflect changing payment preferences among global tourists.