Dubai’s real estate market is evolving, and Keyper is leading the charge with an innovative rent-now-pay-later (RNPL) service, giving tenants the flexibility to pay rent in 12 monthly installments instead of upfront. This new service aims to transform the rental experience in the UAE, making it more accessible and modern for tenants, landlords, and real estate agents alike.
What is Rent-Now-Pay-Later in Dubai?
Keyper’s RNPL Marketplace allows tenants to spread the cost of renting across the year, eliminating the need for large lump-sum payments that have traditionally posed a challenge in the UAE.
Key features include:
- 12 monthly payments for long-term leases instead of paying the full annual rent upfront
- Curated selection of properties from top Dubai real estate agencies pre-approved for RNPL
- End-to-end digital experience, from property search to signing agreements, making renting seamless and stress-free
For tenants, this platform provides financial flexibility, enabling better management of monthly budgets. For landlords, it ensures they can receive the annual rent upfront while offering tenants the convenience of monthly installments—a true “win-win” scenario.
How Keyper is Changing Dubai’s Rental Market
Unlike traditional portals, all listings on the RNPL Marketplace are pre-priced for 12 monthly payments, creating a digital-first rental experience designed to address the challenges of high upfront costs.
Landlords and tenants benefit in several ways:
- Landlords: Get paid upfront while offering tenants flexible payment options
- Tenants: Spread the cost over 12 months and enjoy modern, convenient digital services
- Agents: Access qualified clients, close deals faster, and bridge gaps in payment terms
Partnering with Leading Real Estate Agencies
Keyper has partnered with some of Dubai’s top real estate agencies to ensure high-quality property options:
- Dacha Real Estate
- McCone Properties
- D&B Properties
- Alba Homes
Alessia Sheglova, CEO of Dacha Real Estate, said:
“Tenants will get to pay monthly with their credit card, which they have desired for the longest time, and our landlords will get paid upfront in one payment—every landlord’s dream. For our agents, this is a great deal because they get qualified clients from the Keyper marketplace. It’s a win-win for all parties involved.”
Digitising Rent for a Modern Market
Omar Abu Innab, Co-Founder and CEO of Keyper, explained:
“One of the biggest hurdles for tenants in Dubai has always been managing large upfront rental payments. By offering monthly payments, we’re helping tenants manage their finances while bringing the rental experience into the 21st century.”
The RNPL Marketplace aligns with Dubai Government’s Paperless Strategy, digitising rent payments and setting a new benchmark for convenience and accessibility in the real estate sector.
Expansion Plans
While currently launched in Dubai, Keyper plans to:
- Expand RNPL services to other UAE cities, including Abu Dhabi
- Grow its rental inventory by partnering with additional leading real estate agencies
- Continue offering diverse rental options to meet the evolving needs of tenants
With these plans, Keyper is set to redefine the rental experience across the UAE, making renting simpler, more flexible, and digitally seamless.
Why This Matters
Keyper’s RNPL Marketplace is more than a payment solution—it’s a game-changer for Dubai’s rental market:
- Makes high-quality properties accessible to more tenants
- Ensures landlords get their annual rent upfront
- Empowers agents to close deals faster without compromising payment terms
- Digitises the rental process, providing a modern, stress-free experience
The future of renting in Dubai is flexible, digital, and tenant-friendly, and Keyper is leading the way.
This article was originally published on Arabian Business.
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