UPI online bookings: Burj Khalifa and Sentosa coverage explained
A Finance Ministry update says Indian travellers can use UPI for online bookings at named attractions in Dubai and Singapore, extending payment options before travel.
The story in brief
Finance Ministry: The October 30 release lists At the Top, Burj Khalifa and Resorts World Sentosa. Singapore attractions include Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore Oceanarium and Adventure Cove Waterpark.1 The facility follows partnerships announced on July 29 for the UAE and September 9 for Singapore. The update concerns online purchases at the named destinations, rather than a newly announced nationwide merchant-acceptance rule.1
Context: Travellers can plan eligible purchases using familiar payment apps, but should not assume that every overseas merchant or booking site accepts UPI. The release does not state checkout charges, exchange rates or refund conditions.
Who this matters for: Indian travellers planning the named Dubai and Singapore attractions
Sources
- 1UPI Acceptance Enabled for Online Bookings at At the Top, Burj Khalifa and Resorts World Sentosa ↗Government of India / Press Information Bureau · 30 October 2026
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