Takeem Launches UAE’s First Rent Guarantee Service For Landlords

Takeem has launched what it describes as the UAE’s first rent guarantee service, introducing a new model aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in the country’s rental market.

The Dubai-based platform’s Takeem Rental Guarantee covers landlords against tenant non-payment and includes emergency maintenance support for urgent repairs. The offering sits alongside Takeem Direct Debit, an automated system for monthly rent collection designed to replace post-dated cheques.

“For the first time, landlords in the UAE have a structured way to protect against tenant default, while gaining the confidence to offer monthly payment terms without compromising income certainty,” Rakesh Mavath said. “By bringing together rental guarantees, automated payments and emergency maintenance into a single solution, TRG removes anxiety from the rental process.”

The platform positions the service as aligning with international practices, where guaranteed rent schemes are commonly used in markets such as the UK, Europe and the United States, while the UAE has traditionally relied on post-dated cheques.

“Takeem has enabled us to offer landlords greater certainty on their rental income while ensuring tenants are protected,” Youssef Rabah said. “It brings a level of structure and reliability that contributes to a more stable and balanced market.”

Takeem said the model is supported by proprietary data, including analysis of more than 611,000 rental contracts. The platform reported onboarding over 55,000 units by early 2026, rising to more than 95,000 units by April, representing over AED 9 billion in annual rental value.