Eyewa is an online eyewear platform that lets consumers in the UAE browse and purchase glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses from a wide brand catalog. It combines e‑commerce with a click‑and‑collect service across 260+ retail locations and offers a free AI‑powered eye test that can be booked for same‑day or weekend appointments, streamlining the vision‑check and fitting process.
Funding
$100M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Consumers often face limited access to a wide range of eyewear products and convenient eye‑care services, requiring multiple trips to physical stores and lengthy appointment scheduling for eye exams.
Solution
Eyewa operates an online eyewear platform that aggregates a broad catalog of glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses, allowing customers to browse and purchase directly from their devices. The service integrates a “click‑and‑collect” model, enabling shoppers to order online and pick up items at any of over 260 physical store locations across the UAE. Eyewa also offers a free AI‑powered eye test that can be booked online for same‑day or weekend appointments, streamlining the vision‑check process. By combining e‑commerce, extensive retail pickup points, and digital eye‑care, Eyewa reduces the need for multiple store visits and simplifies the purchase and fitting experience for consumers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individual consumers in the UAE seeking convenient online purchase of eyewear and quick access to eye‑care services, as well as shoppers who prefer in‑store pickup at nearby malls.
Features
- Online catalog featuring sunglasses, prescription glasses, and color contact lenses from multiple brands.
- Click‑and‑collect option with access to 260+ retail locations for fast, in‑store pickup.
- Free AI eye test booking with optional paid professional exam (+140 AED) for comprehensive vision assessment.
- “Buy One Get One” promotions and seasonal discounts integrated into the shopping flow.
- Mobile‑friendly website with 24/7 WhatsApp support for customer inquiries and assistance.
- Integrated store locator to find nearby pickup points and schedule appointments.