One of Ras Al Khaimah’s biggest real estate bosses, RAK Properties, just flipped the script on how you buy property.
Forget wire transfers or checks. Now, you can drop cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or even Tether to snag your slice of paradise.
Opening doors for digital-first clients
RAK Properties teamed up with local fintech whiz Hubpay. When digital money moves in, Hubpay instantly flips it into dirhams, so RAK gets their cash clean and clear. Smooth, regulated, with no funny business.
Hubpay’s playing by the rules, licensed by Abu Dhabi’s global market watchdogs, making sure everything’s above board.
Why’s this a big deal? Simple. RAK’s pitching Ras Al Khaimah as a hot spot on the world real estate map.
They’re eyeballing younger, tech-savvy investors, the kind who think crypto’s the future, not just a fad.
Rahul Jogani, RAK’s CFO, says this move is a new chapter, opening doors to digital-first clients around the globe.
Imagine sealing that waterfront apartment deal with a quick crypto swipe, no hassle, no borders.
Vision 2030
This initiative fits snugly with Ras Al Khaimah’s Vision 2030, a master plan to diversify the economy and reel in foreign cash.
Allowing crypto payments? Smart. It invites wealthy crypto holders to stake their claim in this booming emirate.
Hubpay’s big boss, Kevin Kilty, calls the partnership a real turning point for crypto in regional real estate, with full regulatory oversight and security backing every transaction.
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— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) September 1, 2025
Slice of the future
And look beyond Ras Al Khaimah. The UAE is fast becoming a crypto haven. With state-backed Abu Dhabi investors ready to pour $2 billion into Binance, and many crypto companies fleeing the European Union’s heavy-handed MiCA regulations, the Emirates offer a sunnier, simpler turf.
So RAK Properties isn’t just selling buildings, but they’re also selling innovation, accessibility, and a slice of the future.
For crypto holders, this move means the keys to prime real estate just got a whole lot easier to grab.
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📅 Published: September 2, 2025 • 🕓 Last updated: September 2, 2025
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