Rewa launches digital rent payments and rewards app across the UAE

Rewa has launched its digital rent payment and rewards app across the UAE, transforming one of the country’s last major offline financial processes into a seamless digital experience. The launch follows the successful close of Rewa’s seed funding round, backed by Qatar Development Bank, Plug and Play, Neocity Invest, Startup Wise Guys, and Second Century Ventures through the REACH MENA programme, alongside senior executives from leading GCC real estate firms. Terms were not disclosed.

In a market recognised for fintech innovation and smart infrastructure, rent payments still rely heavily on post-dated cheques and manual workflows. Rewa introduces a compliant, regulated solution that integrates with existing UAE rental frameworks without changing how rent works. Tenants can pay rent via card or bank transfer, automate payments, and earn Rewa Points on every on-time transaction.

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Through the Rewa app, users gain access to more than 150 global and local reward partners across travel, retail, groceries, dining, and lifestyle categories.

For landlords and property managers, Rewa enhances collections through automated tracking, digital receipts, and workflows aligned with DLD and Ejari processes. This improves cash-flow predictability, reduces administrative burden, and preserves regulatory safeguards.

"Our private beta proved the 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.

The Rewa app is available at rewa.rent, with landlords able to apply at rewa.rent/properties.