UAE on the Runa Network
Maximize the impact of your payouts to the UAE
Capitalize on the UAE's booming gift card market to drive engagement and satisfaction with flexible payout options that exceed consumer demand
Gift card growth
Market size of $2 billion and growing1
E-commerce boom
E-commerce market revenue of $6.98 billion2
Digital payments
Digital payment transaction value set to reach$29.75bn3
Discover the UAE's favorite merchants
on the Runa Network
With Runa, you can tap into the UAE's top merchants, offering your recipients the best in shopping, travel, and more
Noon
A leading online marketplace, offering electronics, fashion, home goods, and more
Carrefour
A major hypermarket chain, a destination for groceries, electronics, and household goods
Centrepoint
A popular department store, loved for fashion, home goods, and electronics
Damas
An in-demand jewellery retailer, popular for its wide range of gold, diamonds, and precious stones
Deliveroo
A favorite food delivery platform, connecting customers with a range of restaurants and cuisines
Galeries Lafayette
A luxury department store, offering high-quality products, and exclusive brands
Home Box
A popular home improvement store, providing products for home construction & renovation
Ikea
A global furniture retailer known for modern and affordable home furnishings
Lulu Hypermarket
A major hypermarket chain, providing groceries, electronics, and household goods
Shein
A popular online fast-fashion retailer known for its affordable and trendy clothing and accessories
Explore more popular payout options in the UAE
on the Runa Network
Why Runa is the best choice
for your payouts to the UAE
Runa is built for simplicity and scalability, making it easier than ever to manage your
rewards, incentives, and payouts to recipients in the UAE
Launch your payout program in the UAE in minutes
1. Select your preferred merchants
Choose from thousands of global and local merchants in the UAE. If you need advice on popular merchants, speak to a Runa expert.
2. Set up your payments
Use Runa FX to convert currencies directly in your balances or top up in your preferred currency and pay as normal, we’ll handle conversion in the background.
3. Send instant payouts
Send payouts automatically via the API or directly in the portal. No bank details required—send payouts instantly to an email address for recipients to spend immediately.
1. Select your preferred merchants
Choose from thousands of global and local merchants in the UAE. If you need advice on popular merchants, speak to a Runa expert.
2. Set up your payments
Use Runa FX to convert currencies directly in your balances or top up in your preferred currency and pay as normal, we’ll handle conversion in the background.
3. Send instant payouts
Send payouts automatically via the API or directly in the portal. No bank details required—send payouts instantly to an email address for recipients to spend immediately.
Experience the benefits of Runa
Boost satisfaction
Delight recipients with a wide range of choices from our extensive merchant network
Simplify operations
Streamline your processes with quick and seamless integration, getting you started in minutes
Improve ROI
Maximize the value of your international payouts with Runa’s cost-saving, fee-free model
Hear how Runa's customers
are conquering global markets
“Runa has been a great partner, offering the features we need [for] effective and efficient rewards as we scale internationally.”
Chris Brown
Managing Director, Rippl
“Runa's extensive network, prompt customer service, and seamless UX, coupled with innovative solutions like Runa FX, enhanced our gift card offering and satisfaction.”
Mike Olthoff
Founder & CEO, Coincards
“I love using Runa! In a few clicks, you can request the amount you need, in what currency, and produce the payment invoice.”
Becki Hill
Customer Success Manager, Each Person
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Frequently asked questions
Runa uses bank-level security and regulatory compliance frameworks to protect all transactions and ensure that payouts are safe and secure.
Using Runa, businesses regularly see results like:
- 99% redemption rate of payouts sent
- +20% increase in customer satisfaction
- +25% increase in revenue
- +35% increase in savings
Yes, Runa's platform is designed for scalability, allowing businesses to manage large volumes of payouts to recipients in multiple countries quickly and efficiently.
Yes, Runa supports payouts in Saudi Arabia and many other countries globally, allowing you to manage all your international payouts from a single platform.
Yes, Runa offers customization options, including personalized messages and branding, to enhance the recipient experience and align with your brand identity.
Recipients can access their payouts instantly via a secure digital payout link sent to their email, allowing them to spend their funds immediately.
1.https://www.researchandmarkets.com/report/united-arab-emirates-gift-card-market#src-pos-1
2. https://www.statista.com/outlook/emo/ecommerce/united-arab-emirates#:~:text=Revenue%20in%20the%20eCommerce%20Market,US%2410.56bn%20by%202029.
3. https://www.statista.com/outlook/fmo/digital-payments/united-arab-emirates#:~:text=Digital%20Payments%20%2D%20United%20Arab%20Emirates&text=Total%20transaction%20value%20in%20the,US%2429.75bn%20in%202024.