WhatsApp is the main way customers contact businesses in the UAE, so a WhatsApp QR code is often the most useful code you can print. When someone scans it, WhatsApp opens a chat with your number and, if you wish, a message already typed.
Enter your number in any common UAE format, such as 050 123 4567, 0501234567 or +971 50 123 4567. It is converted to the international format WhatsApp needs. Numbers from other countries work too when you start with +.
How to create a WhatsApp QR code
- Open the generator above, or the no sign-up version, and choose WhatsApp.
- Enter your business number and an optional first message, for example “Hi, I would like to book a table for 4”.
- Add your logo and colours so the code is recognisable.
- Download PNG for screens or SVG for print, then scan it yourself to check the chat opens correctly.
Where UAE businesses use WhatsApp QR codes
- Restaurants and cafés: order or booking enquiries from table cards and delivery bags.
- Real estate: brochures, hoardings and show-unit boards.
- Salons, clinics and gyms: appointment requests from the reception desk.
- Shops and malls: product questions from packaging and shelf labels.
- Freelancers: a direct line from business cards and portfolios.
Tips for a QR code that scans first time
- Use a dedicated business number if several people answer messages.
- Pre-fill a message that tells you where the lead came from, such as “From Marina Mall poster”.
- For WhatsApp Business you can also print the official QR from the app, but this generator gives you custom colours, logo and downloads in SVG.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a WhatsApp QR code for a UAE number?
Choose WhatsApp, enter the number in local or +971 format, add an optional message and download the code.
Can I pre-fill the message?
Yes. The text appears in the chat box and the customer only presses send.
Does the code expire?
The static code never expires. It stops working only if you change your WhatsApp number.
Can I use it for a WhatsApp group?
Yes. Paste the group invite link into a URL QR code instead.
Related QR code generators
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Also available across the Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon and more. See all countries or view this page in Arabic (العربية).