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Residency·10 October 2026

Emirates NBD Launches AI Travel Assistant with Visa and Tripadvisor in UAE

Emirates NBD has partnered with Visa and Tripadvisor to introduce an AI-powered travel assistant, marking a first for a bank in the UAE.

Emirates NBD, in collaboration with Visa and Tripadvisor, has launched an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) powered travel assistant in the UAE. This new tool is designed to enhance the travel planning experience for the bank's customers. The initiative represents the first bank-led AI travel assistant in the region.

The AI assistant aims to streamline various aspects of travel, from itinerary planning to booking recommendations, by using the expertise of Tripadvisor's vast travel content and Visa's payment network capabilities. This partnership highlights a growing trend of financial institutions integrating AI and lifestyle services to offer added value to their customer base.

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What is the new service offered by Emirates NBD?
Emirates NBD has launched an AI-powered travel assistant, developed in partnership with Visa and Tripadvisor, to help customers with their travel planning.
Who are the partners involved in this launch?
The partners are Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the UAE; Visa, a global payments technology company; and Tripadvisor, a travel guidance platform.
What is unique about this AI travel assistant in the UAE?
This initiative marks the first time a bank in the UAE has launched an AI-powered travel assistant, integrating banking services with travel planning.
How will the AI travel assistant benefit customers?
The assistant is designed to streamline travel planning, offering itinerary suggestions and booking recommendations, using Tripadvisor's content and Visa's payment infrastructure.
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