AI Insights · Timothy · October 2023
Top 5 Food and Drink Apps in UAE Q3 2023 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 Food and Drink apps in the UAE for Q3 2023, including downloads and active user metrics.
In the third quarter of 2023, the Food and Drink app market in the United Arab Emirates saw varied performance across the top 5 applications on a unified platform, encompassing both iOS and Android data. Below, we delve into the weekly trends for downloads and active users for these leading apps, sourced from Sensor Tower.
talabat: Food, grocery & more, published by Talabat General Trading and Contracting Company, exhibited a steady download rate. Downloads fluctuated between 19.3K and 25K weekly, with a notable spike to 25.1K in the last week of September. Active users saw a general decline from 469.1K at the end of June to 369.1K by the end of September, indicating a gradual decrease in user engagement over the quarter.
KFC UAE - Order Food Online, from Kuwait Food Co.(Americana), showed significant volatility in downloads. The app peaked at approximately 27.5K downloads in mid-August and maintained a range between 12.9K and 15.7K towards the end of the quarter. The active user base increased from around 93.9K at the start of July to a peak of 115.5K in mid-August, before stabilizing at 96.1K by the end of September.
McDonald’s - Non-US, published by McDonald's Global Markets LLC, experienced consistent download numbers with a peak of 21.2K in late July. Downloads gradually declined to approximately 14.5K by the end of September. Active users remained relatively stable, starting at 149.7K in late June and reaching 156.4K by the end of September, showing sustained user engagement.
Pizza Hut UAE- Order Food Now, also from Kuwait Food Co.(Americana), saw a notable increase in downloads in early August, peaking at 17.2K. However, downloads dipped to around 7.2K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a slight increase from 41K in late June to 38.6K by the end of September, indicating steady user interest.
Starbucks UAE, published by Starbucks Coffee Company, experienced a dramatic increase in downloads in mid-July, peaking at 16.7K. Downloads then fluctuated, ending at approximately 7.5K in the last week of September. Active users saw a significant rise from 79.6K at the end of June to a peak of 109.2K in mid-July, maintaining around 100.4K towards the end of the quarter.
These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the Food and Drink app market in the UAE. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
