Visa and Blacklane partner on luxury travel services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Visa cardholders heading to the UAE can now travel in even greater comfort and style, as the global payments leader partners with premium chauffeur service Blacklane to introduce bespoke luxury ground transport options in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

 

Through Visa’s Global Travel Programme, eligible cardholders will enjoy exclusive benefits, including preferred rates and rewards when booking Blacklane’s chauffeur-driven rides. Services range from airport transfers to corporate trips and city journeys across two of the world’s busiest international travel hubs.

 

The new collaboration follows Dubai’s selection as one of Visa’s flagship destinations, alongside London and Paris. The programme gives cardholders access to elevated experiences beyond mobility, spanning luxury hotels, fine dining, retail and entertainment across the Emirates. 

 

It also builds on a growing suite of exclusive travel benefits now available to cardholders across the GCC, including a recent partnership with Dnata Representation Services (dRS), which offers curated upgrades, preferential rates and bespoke experiences at select luxury properties across Europe, the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia.

 

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Commenting on the partnership, Nicolas Soucaille, General Manager for the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific at Blacklane, said demand for premium ground transport in the region continues to accelerate. Expectations for consistent, high-end mobility, he noted, are “exceptionally high” in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

 

Operating in more than 60 countries worldwide, Blacklane continues to deepen its presence across the Middle East. The company recently launched its Platinum Class service and expanded its collaboration with dnata Travel Group. As a result, travel agents booking through dnata’s 20-plus brands — including Arabian Adventures and Travelbag — can now easily integrate Blacklane’s chauffeur-driven transfers into itineraries covering more than 50 destinations.

 

Regionally, Blacklane has also joined forces with Riyadh Air to offer complimentary chauffeur services for business-class travellers and select loyalty members within 50km of King Khalid International Airport. The company has also partnered with The Helicopter Company (THC) to offer integrated air-and-ground luxury travel experiences in Saudi. Members of Altanfeethi, the Kingdom’s premium travel concierge, can now book Blacklane’s door-to-door chauffeur rides for airport transfers in major cities including London, New York and Dubai.

 

For more information, visit blacklane.com