- By the end of 2025, 19,000 retail stores in the UAE are connected to the digital Tourist Tax Refund Scheme, a 7.6% increase from 2024.
- The number of self-service VAT refund kiosks rose to 103 in 2025, with 23 new kiosks added over two years.
- The scheme is receiving strong satisfaction due to its ease of use and quick refunds.
- E-commerce VAT refund options are increasingly used, and the process is streamlined for both in-store and online purchases.
- The top nationalities benefiting are from India, Russia, Iran, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia; kiosks now support seven new languages, and tourists can register early via a mobile app.
Source: premier-brains.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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