Rewa, a UAE proptech, has launched its digital rent payment and rewards app across the UAE. The app offers tenants an alternative to traditional payment methods.
The launch follows the company’s seed funding round.
Qatar Development Bank, Plug and Play, Neocity Invest, Startup Wise Guys, Second Century Ventures (REACH MENA), and senior executives from leading GCC real estate firms backed the round.
In the UAE, most residents rent, but they still make rent payments largely by cheque or through manual processes.
Rewa allows tenants to pay by card or bank transfer and earn rewards automatically on each on-time payment.
The Rewa app, available on iOS and Android, enables tenants to redeem points with over 150 local and global partners across travel, retail, groceries, dining, and lifestyle.
Tenants can apply points toward future rent, utilities, or long-term housing goals with selected UAE developers.
For landlords and property managers, Rewa offers automated payment tracking, digital receipts, and workflows aligned with UAE rental practices, including DLD/Ejari requirements.
The platform aims to reduce manual follow-ups and provide more predictable collections without disrupting existing processes.
Rewa Alliance, the landlord onboarding platform, is open to all UAE landlords and property managers, with no setup fees.
“Rent is often the largest recurring expense in people’s lives, yet tenants in Dubai have historically received nothing in return and still pay rent through cheques,”
said Ramzi Mneimneh, Founder of Rewa.
“We’ve applied proven loyalty models from the airline and hotel industries to rent, creating a system that rewards tenants while improving cash flow and efficiency for landlords.”
The funding will support Rewa’s expansion across Dubai, with plans to scale across the UAE and into the GCC.
The company has participated in the Dubai Land Department’s Real Estate Evolution Space (REES) innovation programme and operates in line with UAE consumer protection and financial regulations.
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