Indian travellers visiting Dubai can now get a 10% discount on eligible purchases at Dubai Duty Free by paying through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The offer, announced by NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), provides a maximum discount of AED 100, giving Indian tourists an additional benefit while shopping at the UAE’s major international airports.
The initiative is part of efforts to expand UPI acceptance internationally and make digital payments more convenient for Indians travelling abroad.
How the Dubai Duty Free UPI Offer Works
Under the offer, Indian travellers can receive a 10% discount on eligible purchases made using UPI at participating Dubai Duty Free outlets. The maximum discount is capped at AED 100.
For example, a purchase worth AED 500 would qualify for a discount of AED 50. On eligible purchases of AED 1,000 or more, the discount would reach the maximum limit of AED 100.
The offer is available at participating Dubai Duty Free payment terminals at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
How Indian Travellers Can Activate UPI Payments
Travellers need to activate the UPI International or UPI Global facility through their UPI-enabled application before making international payments.
The facility must be linked to an eligible Indian bank account that supports international UPI transactions. Once activated, customers can make payments directly from their Indian bank accounts at participating Dubai Duty Free terminals.
This provides an alternative to carrying cash or exchanging Indian rupees for foreign currency specifically for airport shopping.
Travellers should check whether their bank and UPI application support international transactions and review the promotional terms and conditions before making purchases.
Network International to Enable UPI Transactions
The initiative involves NPCI International, the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India, and Dubai Duty Free. Network International will act as the acquiring partner, enabling UPI acceptance at participating payment terminals and supporting transaction processing.
Dubai Duty Free operates retail outlets at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport. Its stores offer products across several categories, including fashion, beauty, electronics, confectionery, beverages, watches and jewellery.
The partnership is expected to make shopping more convenient for Indian visitors while expanding the reach of India’s digital payment infrastructure in the UAE.
UPI’s Growing International Presence
UPI has gradually expanded beyond India, allowing users to make digital payments at supported international merchant locations. Its acceptance in the UAE gives Indian travellers access to a familiar payment method while shopping overseas.
The Dubai Duty Free offer adds a financial incentive to this convenience. It also reflects growing efforts to strengthen digital payment connectivity between India and other countries.
Summary
Indian travellers can receive a 10% discount, capped at AED 100, on eligible Dubai Duty Free purchases made through UPI. The offer covers participating outlets at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport. Travellers must activate UPI International or UPI Global through an eligible banking application before making payments.