# Top 15 Internet Startups in the United Arab Emirates by Funding (2026)

> The 15 best-funded internet startups in the United Arab Emirates, ranked by total funding raised: $910M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/internet-startups-united-arab-emirates (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Careem** Careem is building the Everything App for the Middle East, making it easier to move around, order food & groceries, manage payments, & more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/careem) Careem is building the Everything App for the Middle East, making it easier to move around, order food & groceries, manage payments, & more. *Founded* - United Arab Emirates **$622M** last round Oct 2018
- 2 [**Eyewa** eyewa is a rapidly growing omni-channel eyewear and lenses company based in Dubai, UAE, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eyewa) eyewa is a rapidly growing omni-channel eyewear and lenses company based in Dubai, UAE, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. *Founded* 2017 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$108M** last round Nov 2024
- 3 [**Fetchr** Fetchr is an AI personal shopper and shopping assistant designed to help users find and purchase clothing online.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fetchr) Fetchr is an AI personal shopper and shopping assistant designed to help users find and purchase clothing online. *Founded* 2012 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$67M** last round Jul 2020
- 4 [**AWOK.com** AWOK.com was an e-commerce company founded in 2013 and based in Dubai, UAE.](https://millionrounds.com/company/awok-com) AWOK.com was an e-commerce company founded in 2013 and based in Dubai, UAE. *Founded* 2013 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$30M** last round Apr 2019
- 5 [**Mumzworld** Mumzworld is the largest e-commerce marketplace in the Middle East for all things mother, baby, and child.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mumzworld) Mumzworld is the largest e-commerce marketplace in the Middle East for all things mother, baby, and child. *Founded* 2011 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$20M** last round Oct 2018
- 6 [**HolidayMe** Holidayme is a Dubai-based travel technology company that transitioned in 2024 from a consumer booking platform to a business-to-business (B2B) provider.](https://millionrounds.com/company/holidayme) Holidayme is a Dubai-based travel technology company that transitioned in 2024 from a consumer booking platform to a business-to-business (B2B) provider. *Founded* 2013 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$20M** last round Nov 2018
- 7 [**The Luxury Closet** The Luxury Closet is a Dubai-based online marketplace that specializes in buying, selling, and consigning authentic new and pre-loved luxury items.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-luxury-closet) The Luxury Closet is a Dubai-based online marketplace that specializes in buying, selling, and consigning authentic new and pre-loved luxury items. *Founded* 2012 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$14M** last round May 2019
- 8 [**Jamalon** Jamalon was an online book retailer and e-commerce platform based in Amman, Jordan, founded in October 2010 by Ala' Alsallal.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jamalon) Jamalon was an online book retailer and e-commerce platform based in Amman, Jordan, founded in October 2010 by Ala' Alsallal. *Founded* 2010 Amman, United Arab Emirates **$10M** last round Mar 2019
- 9 [**Ajar** Ajar is a platform empowering landlords and tenants with seamless property management and rent payments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ajar) Ajar is a platform empowering landlords and tenants with seamless property management and rent payments. *Founded* 2016 United Arab Emirates **$7.5M** last round Jun 2020
- 10 [**Washmen** Washmen is a digital laundry and dry cleaning service founded in 2015 and based in Dubai, UAE.](https://millionrounds.com/company/washmen) Washmen is a digital laundry and dry cleaning service founded in 2015 and based in Dubai, UAE. *Founded* 2015 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$6.2M** last round Jul 2019
- 11 [**Floranow** Floranow is the first B2B online floral marketplace in the Middle East, established in 2016 in Dubai, UAE.](https://millionrounds.com/company/floranow) Floranow is the first B2B online floral marketplace in the Middle East, established in 2016 in Dubai, UAE. *Founded* 2016 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$3.0M** last round Apr 2020
- 12 [**GlamBox** Glambox is a beauty subscription service in LATAM working with national and imported beauty brands and engages with millions of followers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glambox) Glambox is a beauty subscription service in LATAM working with national and imported beauty brands and engages with millions of followers. *Founded* 2012 United Arab Emirates **$1.4M** last round Sept 2013
- 13 [**Postagain** The future of social TV is now, join PostAgain for free, create online channel, search, chat, Air, stay on Air & view album 360 degree](https://millionrounds.com/company/postagain) The future of social TV is now, join PostAgain for free, create online channel, search, chat, Air, stay on Air & view album 360 degree *Founded* 2012 United Arab Emirates **$600K** last round Nov 2012
- 14 [**Deal In City** Deal In City is an e-commerce site based in Dubai offering daily deals on fashion, beauty, activities, food and dining, auto, and more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deal-in-city) Deal In City is an e-commerce site based in Dubai offering daily deals on fashion, beauty, activities, food and dining, auto, and more. *Founded* 2010 Atlanta, United Arab Emirates **$75K** last round Oct 2012
- 15 [**Ishto** Ishto is a trade platform for wholesale buyers and sellers to find trade opportunities and promote their businesses on mobile.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ishto) Ishto is a trade platform for wholesale buyers and sellers to find trade opportunities and promote their businesses on mobile. *Founded* 2015 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$20K** last round Oct 2015

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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