Best Local Services Companies in United Arab Emirates
The 107 best Local Services companies in United Arab Emirates in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Rizek.
Tracking the best Local Services companies in the United Arab Emirates by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum, our directory covers 107 ventures with $72M in total capital raised across the sector. Rizek leads at $24M, Laundryheap follows at $10M, and ServiceMarket has pulled in $8M, which tells you something real about where operator confidence is sitting right now. No unicorns yet, but the funding distribution is tighter than it looks, and investors like 500 Global, Wamda Capital, and Faith Capital are clearly not done writing checks.
So what's actually moving the needle this quarter? Payment system integration and broader ecosystem coverage are the hot build themes, and as digital marketing for local service businesses gets more sophisticated, customer acquisition costs are compressing for operators who get the funnel right. I'd also watch climate adaptation as a live demand driver, given that climate pressures are reshaping local service delivery in ways that force providers to rethink coverage models fast. According to 2012 research on public service ecosystems, integration across delivery layers consistently drives both compliance efficiency and profitability, a dynamic the UAE market is visibly stress-testing right now.
- prnewswire.com
- Future Market Insights
Ranked: Best Local Services companies in United Arab Emirates
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rizek Online marketplace for multiple local services | $24M | 60 mo ago | 50 | Abdallah Sheikh Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 2 | Laundryheap Platform offering on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning services | $10M | 28 mo ago | 32 | Mayur Bommai Co-Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26 | Top 500k | — |
| 3 | ServiceMarket App-based marketplace for multiple local services | $8M | 93 mo ago | 21 | — | TurbopackZohoNode.js+24 | Top 5M | — |
| 4 | Washmen App based laundry services provider | $7M | 83 mo ago | 128 | Rami Shaar Co-Founder & CEO | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+19 | Top 5M | 4 job openings · 2 partnerships |
| 5 | Mealplanet Online platform to book meals in bulk for corporates | $6M | 22 mo ago | — | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | Top 10M | 1 award |
| 6 | LaundryBox Provider of laundry, dry cleaning, alterations, and shoe cleaning services | $5M | — | 10 | Fahad Kalooti CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | Top 1M | — |
| 7 | Matic On-demand cleaning service providers | $3M | 111 mo ago | 48 | Mohamed Samad Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | Top 50M | — |
| 8 | Boxit Storage Offers an online platform that provides on-demand storage services | $2M | 66 mo ago | 11 | Premlal Pullisserry Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | Top 5M | — |
| 9 | Fit On Click Online marketplace to find and book fitness coaches and activities | $2M | 53 mo ago | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Camlist Online marketplace for pet adoption | $1M | 54 mo ago | 19 | Maha Refai Co-Founder | SentryNode.jsReact+8 | Top 50M | — |
| 11 | MySyara Provider of on-demand car care, repair, and maintenance services | $1M | 48 mo ago | 31 | Ashish Patil Co-Founder & CTO | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+23 | Top 5M | — |
| 12 | MrUsta Lead generation platform for local service providers | $1M | 115 mo ago | 8 | Ibrahim Colak Founder & CEO | Microsoft 365MailgunHSTS+1 | Top 50M | — |
| 13 | Lifemost Online platform to find fitness activities | $650K | 36 mo ago | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Geeks On-demand tech support services | $600K | 120 mo ago | 37 | Fathi Alsharif Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+30 | Top 10M | — |
| 15 | Fitlov Provider of a mobile app for fitness training and nutritional planning | $500K | 55 mo ago | 19 | Alberto Aguilar Co-Founder | Node.jsFirebaseGoogle Maps+20 | Top 10M | — |
| 16 | Zofeur App-based on-demand chauffeur services platform | $500K | 61 mo ago | 35 | Ishrath Hasmin Co-Founder & COO | WebflowSwipercore-js+22 | Top 5M | 4 job openings · 1 internship · 1 partnership |
| 17 | Flashy Online platform offering photography services | $400K | 51 mo ago | 17 | Aidan Christofferson Co-Founder | — | Top 10M | — |
| 18 | Justlife Provider of a mobile app to book multiple home services | $150K | 78 mo ago | 300 | Kerem Kuyucu Co-Founder | SentryNode.jsEnvoy+14 | Top 1M | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 19 | Keno Car Wash An app-based on-demand car wash and detailing service | $150K | 79 mo ago | 18 | Kenan Mobayed Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLZoho+19 | Top 50M | — |
| 20 | Fittpass Fittpass.com is a fitness marketplace that offers passes for fitness centers | $100K | — | — | Faisel Bashir Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
Top 12 Local Services companies in United Arab Emirates
#1
Seed · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2024$6Mraised▾
Online platform to book meals in bulk for corporates. Allows corporate to place the order with details such as no. of persons, time, venue and the choice of restaurant from their list. Has partnered with local restaurants to cater the orders. Targets the market that includes office admins, small business owners and freelance professionals. Orders are fulfilled by the partner restaurants by either delivery or pickup.
- Aug 2024Seed$6M
#2
Series A · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · founded 2014 · 32 employees$10.3Mraised▾
Platform offering on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning services. It allows customers to schedule a pickup by selecting the collection address and preferred delivery time, and receive the cleaned laundry after the service is completed. Payments are processed through the app, which also supports contactless delivery and is available on iOS and Android devices.
- Feb 2024Series A$1.6M
- Feb 2021Series A$3.5M
- Oct 2020Seed$2.6M
- Sep 2017Angel$2.6M
#3
Acquired · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2004 · 50 employees$24Mraised▾
Rizek is an online platform for multiple local services such as beauty & wellness, home maintenance, healthcare & more. Users can book the services via the platform by making an online payment. Users can also modify their requests & rate the service providers. Their app is available for iOS & Android devices.
- May 2021Series A$10M
- Jun 2020Seed$3.5M
- Sep 2019Seed$1.5M
#4
Seed · United Arab Emirates · 15 employees$650Kraised▾
Online platform to find fitness activities. The company offers an app where users can find every type of activity nearby such as studio, gym, salon, spa, and more.
#5
Series A · United Arab Emirates · founded 2019 · 31 employees$1.1Mraised▾
Provider of on-demand car care, repair, and maintenance services. The company offers services such as car washing, detailing, oil changes, and diagnostics. It provides pick-up and drop-off options for vehicle servicing and repairs. The company aims to deliver convenient and professional car solutions.
- 2022Series A—
- Aug 2021Seed$400K
- Feb 2021Seed—
- Feb 2021Seed$650K
#6
Acquired · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2013 · 21 employees$7.5Mraised▾
ServiceMarket is an app-based marketplace for multiple local services. Their service categories include moving & storage, cleaning, painting & handyman, pest control, events, catering & more. Users can search for the service they need & book via their app by making an online payment. Their app is available for iOS & Android devices.
- Sep 2018Series B$4M
- Sep 2016Series A$3M
- 2015Angel—
- Mar 2014Seed$500K
#7
Series B · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2015 · 128 employees$6.6Mraised▾
Washmen is an app based platform for booking laundry and dry cleaning services. It partners with local dry cleaners and laundromats for the cleaning services. Customers can schedule pickup and dropoff within 30-minute timeslots. Washmen offers in-app credit car payment. The mobile app is available for download from the App Store and Play Store.
- Jul 2019Series B$6.2M
- Dec 2016Seed—
- Nov 2015Angel$400K
#8
Seed · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2014 · 8 employees$1.5Mraised▾
Online marketplace to find and book fitness coaches and activities. The platform the user to search for trainers, fitness events, and events. The user can and book the session online via the platform. The platform provides news, upcoming events, and other fitness-related information.
- Jan 2022Seed$1.5M
#9
Seed · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2020 · 19 employees$1.4Mraised▾
Online marketplace for pet adoption. It's a marketplace platform offering access to search pets like dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, rabbits, horses, and other pets for sale and adoption. Its features include a short video of listing, private in-app chat, customize search with keywords, and more. It also allows buy and sell pet services, or pet accessories using short videos. The company offers mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms.
- Nov 2021Seed$1.3M
- 2021Seed$125K
#10
Seed · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2014 · 11 employees$1.6Mraised▾
Offers an online platform that provides on-demand storage services. It offers a self-storage pay-as-you-go service. Users can request pack & pick-up services from their homes & book the storage service via the platform.
- Dec 2020Seed—
- May 2016Seed$600K
#11
Series A · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2013 · 10 employees$5Mraised▾
Provider of laundry, dry cleaning, alterations, and shoe cleaning services. It offer cleaning for garments, curtains, and linens. Services include washing, folding, and pressing of clothing items. Alteration services are available for tailoring and repairs. Shoe cleaning addresses leather, sports sneakers, and formal footwear. It allows users to schedule home pickup and delivery services. Users pay via an app or a credit card machine built into the lockers.
- Series A$5M
#12
Seed · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2003 · 17 employees$400Kraised▾
Online platform offering photography services. It provides services in multiple categories including food, real estate, videography, corporate and drone photography. The platform provides professional photographers and users can book them for their relevant occasion.
- Mar 2022Seed$400K
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