In the UAE, where most residents rent and rent payments are still largely handled via cheques and manual processes, Rewa offers a modern alternative that integrates seamlessly into existing rental practices. Tenants can pay rent by card or bank transfer while automatically earning rewards for on-time payments.
The Rewa app, available on iOS and Android, allows tenants to collect Rewa Points, redeemable with over 150 global and local partners across travel, retail, groceries, dining, and lifestyle. Points can also be applied toward future rent, utilities, or long-term housing goals with select UAE developers. This approach keeps rent payments familiar while adding extra value for tenants.
For landlords and property managers, Rewa simplifies rent collection through automated payment tracking, digital receipts, and workflows compatible with UAE rental practices, including DLD/Ejari-aligned processes and cheque-like safeguards. This reduces manual follow-ups, improves payment reliability, and delivers a more predictable collections experience without disrupting operations.
Rewa Alliance, the company’s landlord onboarding platform, is now open to all UAE landlords and property managers. Onboarding is fast, free of setup fees, and has already seen adoption among boutique landlords, mid-sized portfolios, and institutional operators.
“Rent is often the largest recurring expense in people’s lives, yet tenants in Dubai have historically received nothing in return and still pay through cheques. 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,” said Ramzi Mneimneh, Founder of Rewa.
The newly secured funding will support Rewa’s expansion across Dubai, with plans to scale across the wider UAE and GCC. Rewa has participated in the Dubai Land Department’s Real Estate Evolution Space (REES) innovation program and operates in compliance with UAE consumer protection and financial regulations.
“This is the Middle East’s answer to what Bilt Rewards has accomplished in the U.S. Our private beta proved demand for online rent payments and collection. Now we’re scaling nationwide and broadening the rewards network. Rent should work harder for tenants and smarter for landlords,” said Najib Khanafer, Co-Founder and CEO of Rewa.
