Emaar Entertainment has teamed up with MakeMyTrip to make booking Dubai’s top attractions—like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium, and Sky Views—easier for Indian travelers. Visitors can now book in Indian Rupees via MakeMyTrip’s Tours & Attractions platform, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience.
In a significant move to strengthen tourism links between India and the UAE, Emaar Entertainment, the leisure and attractions arm of Emaar Properties, has signed a strategic partnership with MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel platform. The collaboration will simplify how Indian travelers access and book some of Dubai’s most iconic attractions, making their vacation planning smoother and more affordable.
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Through this partnership, Indian travelers can now book Emaar’s world-famous attractions—such as the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Sky Views Observatory, and KidZania—directly on MakeMyTrip’s Tours & Attractions platform. Crucially, bookings can be made in Indian Rupees (INR), eliminating the hassle of currency conversions and international payment barriers.
This new system mirrors the simplicity of booking flights or hotels online, offering Indian tourists a one-stop shop for both travel and entertainment needs.
India is consistently Dubai’s largest source market for tourism. In 2024 alone, over 2.2 million Indian tourists visited Dubai, and the Burj Khalifa was featured in more than 80% of MakeMyTrip’s Dubai holiday packages. By aligning with MakeMyTrip, Emaar Entertainment is directly addressing the needs of this huge travel segment, ensuring seamless booking experiences and wider access to its premium attractions.
Jasmeet Singh, Chief Commercial Officer – Holidays & Experiences at MakeMyTrip, said:
“This partnership ensures that Indian travelers can experience Dubai’s most iconic attractions with ease. Our aim is to enhance convenience, inspire more exploration, and make world-class experiences available at the click of a button.”
The partnership is part of MakeMyTrip’s broader strategy to grow its Tours & Attractions platform, which now features 200,000+ activities across 1,100 cities in 130 countries. By integrating Emaar’s portfolio, MakeMyTrip is positioning itself as not just a travel booking platform, but a comprehensive destination discovery hub.
For Dubai, the partnership strengthens its image as a top choice for Indian families, honeymooners, and business travelers. For MakeMyTrip, it deepens its role in shaping how Indian tourists engage with international destinations.
Industry experts say this collaboration is timely, as Dubai prepares for a surge of Indian tourists during upcoming holiday seasons and special events. With simplified access and payment options, attractions like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium are set to see even greater footfall from India.
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