Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with Al Hail Holding and fintech firm Xare to bring regulated crypto payment options to Zayed International Airport. The memorandum of understanding, signed in October 2025, aims to let travelers pay with Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other digital currencies across the airport.

The initiative is still in its pilot phase, with testing and operational planning underway.

What the partnership actually involves

The three-way collaboration between Abu Dhabi Airports, Al Hail Holding, and Xare is focused on deploying a regulated digital wallet alongside crypto payment rails for inbound travelers at Zayed International Airport.

The project falls under the regulatory umbrella of the Abu Dhabi…