Emaar Properties, the developer of the iconic Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and several thriving residential communities in Dubai, has launched the first-ever WeChat Mini-Program that is fully integrated with WeChat Pay for At the Top, Burj Khalifa.
WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment app developed by Tencent.
A part of the WeChat ecosystem, the Mini-Program will enable WeChat users to access all the information related to At the Top, Burj Khalifa and book tickets in advance. This further adds to the convenience of Chinese tourists to Dubai.
“At the Top, Burj Khalifa is among the most popular attractions for visitors from China. With the launch of the dedicated Mini-Program, we are adding to their convenience by enabling easy bookings as well as offering all the information relating to the attraction and its varied experiences on their smartphones and devices,” said Ahmed Falasi, executive director, group operations, Emaar Properties.
The launch of the WeChat Mini-Program closely follows the unveiling of WeChat Pay in the UAE earlier this year, ensuring that users of China’s most popular social networking site can effortlessly visit At the Top, Burj Khalifa during their visit to Dubai. With exponential growth in overnight visitors from China, the event opens new frontiers and reinforces the market’s rising prominence as one of Dubai’s fastest growing source markets.
“As Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a preferred destination of choice for Chinese travellers, our ongoing partnership with Tencent is testament to our commitment to providing seamless payment and tourist experiences to our guests. The launch of the new WeChat Mini-Program for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, an important and iconic attraction for the city, will further enhance the experience for our Chinese guests, facilitating increased ease of travel when they visit Dubai,” added Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing.
The WeChat Mini-Program, which can also be accessed offline for all relevant information, has a dedicated booking module that allows users to book tickets to visit At the Top, Burj Khalifa and At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY as well as The Lounge, the highest lounge in the world that was only recently opened to the public.
“We are excited to see the WeChat ecosystem expanding globally to the great benefit of Chinese traveling to and living in Dubai,” stated said Juliet Zhu, head of WeChat marketing experience. “Burj Khalifa Mini Program provides an exclusive audio tour of the global icon, enables purchasing tickets with WeChat Pay and provides a fun customisable digital photo booth. Burj Khalifa has also become the first international leisure attraction to launch a WeChat Mini Game. The game gives users the chance to build their own tower, attempting to reach the 828 metres height of the Burj Khalifa itself. As Chinese tourists travel across the world, we hope other tourism industry players can learn from Dubai Tourism and Emaar to create great experiences and welcome them with WeChat.”
Users can also conveniently book tickets for the Etihad Museum, The Dubai Fountain Lake Ride, The Dubai Fountain Boardwalk experience as well as the Mission 828 and The Burj Club experiences through the WeChat Mini-Program.
A special LED show on Burj Khalifa was held to celebrate the launch, attended by senior officials of Emaar, Dubai Tourism and Tencent.
Watsons to open 20 new stores in the GCC
In 2020, global health & beauty retailer AS Watson Group signed its
April 29, 2024 | By Rupkatha B / 
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in cooperation with Lulu
What does it take to sustain profitable growth in the post-IPO phase?
Mahalle began its operations in 2022 as an “Authentic Turkish Grocery in
“Retail is a people’s business. When building a retail brand or the
From being one of the first retailers in Dubai to ban single-use
For starters, Rabbit is a growing e-commerce grocery platform in Egypt always
In 2024 grocery retail major Choithrams has achieved several milestones underscoring its
Industry pioneers are embracing a comprehensive strategy that integrates consumer insights, digital
The regional grocery retail market is evolving fast keeping pace with constantly
From ethical and local sourcing to adopting cutting-edge technologies to curb food
/ 
The Dubai Duty Free (DDF) has recorded sales of $1.94 billion up
This panel discussion at MRF 2024 explored the evolution of retail spaces,
In an industry where entertainment and retail converge, theme parks have become
In what comes as a significant announcement, Middle East based eyewear majors
In the leisure and entertainment industry, where human touch and in-person interactions
Emirati Gen Z women are seeking collaborative, culturally diverse and creatively enriching
Kutubna Cultural Center, launched in 2023, has quickly become a beacon of
GMG’s Everyday Goods – Retail division celebrates expansion milestone hitting 60 stores
Among several others, three key factors have fuelled the growth of homegrown
“Our relentless pursuit towards achieving operational excellence, coupled with our unwavering dedication
Previous Article
