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Trump Tower Dubai with crypto payments

Trump Tower Dubai with crypto payments unlocks $1B real estate investment future

Rami Al-Saadi

Trump Tower Dubai with crypto payments is grabbing attention in both real estate and crypto circles.

This $1 billion project promises luxury living while accepting Bitcoin and other digital assets for condo purchases.

Announced by Eric Trump, the plan lets buyers use cryptocurrency to acquire units ranging from $1 million to $20 million. However, crypto will not be accepted for hotel bookings—only for residential units. This marks one of the first large-scale luxury real estate developments in Dubai to embrace crypto at this scale.

Eric Trump emphasized his passion for crypto and described the project as a fusion of his two favorite worlds: blockchain and real estate. His remarks at Token2049 Dubai later this year could further promote this high-profile development.

Crypto meets real estate in Dubai

Trump Tower Dubai will rise in partnership with Dar Global, a London-listed firm. While details remain scarce due to early construction phases, what’s clear is the project’s ambition. It plans to reshape how high-value real estate can integrate crypto as a serious payment method.

The two penthouses are set at a $20 million price tag, while more modest units start at $1 million. There’s no sign of tokenized ownership or blockchain-based contracts—just straight-up crypto payments, likely converted into fiat by the developer behind the scenes.

Eric Trump, executive VP of The Trump Organization, has long been involved in crypto-related ventures. He also serves on Metaplanet’s Advisory Board and works closely with WLFI, showing a deep commitment to the Web3 world.

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Trump Tower Dubai with crypto payments signals a global trend

Dubai’s appeal lies in its booming real estate sector and crypto-friendly policies. With global interest in both sectors rising, this project acts as a real-time experiment for merging high-end real estate and decentralized finance.

If successful, Trump Tower Dubai could inspire other developers to offer crypto payment options. While no blockchain integration is being used beyond payments, the move still brings significant attention to the utility of crypto in traditional markets.

This trend may pave the way for a broader acceptance of crypto in real-world transactions, especially luxury ones. The Trump brand, known globally, brings further legitimacy to this innovative experiment.

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Can you really buy property with crypto at Trump Tower Dubai?

Yes, you can. Eric Trump confirmed that buyers can use Bitcoin and possibly other cryptocurrencies to purchase condos in the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Dubai. However, this only applies to permanent residence units—not hotel rooms. This is a major step toward crypto’s real-world utility in the luxury real estate space. Payments will likely be processed through third-party platforms or converted into fiat currency behind the scenes by the developer.

What cryptocurrencies will be accepted?

So far, only Bitcoin has been explicitly mentioned by Eric Trump. While he hinted at “cryptocurrency” in general, no other tokens were confirmed. This means Ethereum, USDT, or other altcoins might be included later, but at the moment, the accepted crypto list remains unclear. As the project develops, more specific payment options may be revealed depending on demand and partnership integrations.

Is Trump Tower Dubai the first to offer crypto real estate purchases?

While it’s not the absolute first, it is one of the largest and most high-profile projects to do so. Real estate purchases using crypto have occurred before in places like Miami and Portugal, but Trump Tower Dubai represents a bold move from a globally recognized brand in a booming real estate hub. The scale and visibility of this project make it a potential trendsetter in the space.

Why is Dubai ideal for crypto-based real estate?

Dubai offers a unique combination of luxury real estate demand and progressive crypto regulation. The city has been working to establish itself as a crypto hub, attracting talent, investors, and businesses. The government has created a relatively friendly environment for blockchain innovation, making it an appealing location for projects like Trump Tower Dubai to test crypto integration in traditional sectors like property investment.

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