Dubai Finance (DOF) has launched the activation of a wide range of global digital wallets for payment of government service fees across all Government of Dubai entities.
Government fees can now be paid using various global digital wallets at government service centres, with several already accepted through the Dubai smart payment gateway DubaiPay and the DubaiNow app. The activation of all wallets in this group is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Individuals, businesses, and visitors dealing with Government of Dubai entities can now conveniently complete their payments using a variety of global digital wallets and regional digital wallets, including Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, Alipay plus & Alipay, Rupay, Diners, Discover, China union pay, Wechat Pay, NPCI QR (UPI), and Soft POS/Tap to Pay.
HE Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh Director General – DOF
“The activation of global digital wallets and regional digital wallets across Dubai’s government payment ecosystem is a major milestone and a qualitative leap towards realizing our vision of a cashless government. It reflects our commitment to enhancing transparency and innovation in the delivery of government services, in line with global best practices. The clear directives and close follow-up of the Emirate’s wise leadership have enabled us to take significant steps towards implementing the Dubai Cashless Strategy, which will further strengthen the emirate’s position as a global leader in digital transformation.”
His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, praised the initiative for advancing the emirate’s digital transformation. He highlighted that enabling government fee payments through global digital wallets, integrated with Dubai Pay and DubaiNow; reflects Dubai’s commitment to innovation, ease of living, and a strong digital economy. Al Mansoori noted that the milestone supports Digital Dubai’s strategy to digitalize life in the city and aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which positions the digital economy as a key driver of sustainable growth.
His Excellency Matar Saeed Al-Hemeiri, CEO of the Digital Dubai Government Establishment, praised the initiative as a reflection of Dubai’s status as a leading global city. He noted that integrating international digital wallets with Dubai Pay and DubaiNow enhances accessibility and convenience for both residents and the millions of visitors to Dubai.
Al-Hemeiri emphasized that the initiative not only simplifies access to government services but also strengthens the digital economy, key goals of Digital Dubai’s Strategy to digitalize life in the city. He added that this milestone brings Dubai closer to its leadership’s vision of becoming one of the world’s foremost technology-driven cities, focused on improving people’s lives.
