Dubai-based estaie, an AI-powered platform for extended-stay bookings, has been selected for the UAE’s “100 Companies of the Future” list, according to the announcement.
The initiative is led by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism in partnership with the Government Development and the Future Office. It recognises 100 startups and innovative companies based on factors including innovation, market potential and business model viability.
Founded by Osama Shawky, Mark Reed, Nimit Solanki and Michelle Hicks, estaie focuses on stays ranging from 15 to 365 nights. The platform brings hotels, serviced apartments and managed properties together in a single booking experience for professionals, relocating families, companies and project teams.
The company said its AI technology supports accommodation discovery, price analysis and connections between travellers, corporate clients and property operators.
Estaie currently lists more than 1.7 million properties across 195 countries. In April 2026, it announced a seven-figure pre-seed round led by PlusVC and Orbit Ventures, with participation from Falak Angels, Value Makers Studio and investor Vasil Zdravkov.
Founded in Dubai in 2025, the company said it plans to expand beyond the UAE and serve both multinational companies managing employee relocations and individuals seeking alternatives to traditional leases.
Source: Zawya
