Seven in Ten UAE Consumers Prefer Digital Wallets Over Cash and Cards, Survey Finds

A new survey of consumers in the United Arab Emirates has found that digital wallets are becoming the preferred method of payment for a growing number of residents, highlighting the country’s rapid shift toward cashless transactions. The study, conducted by Dubai-based insights consultancy SixthFactor, surveyed 1,050 UAE residents between March and April 2026. The findings show that 70.7% of respondents have become more willing to use digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Wal