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Top 5 Food & Drink Apps in UAE Q4 2024

Explore the performance of the top 5 Food and Drink apps on a unified platform in the UAE during Q4 2024, based on Sensor Tower data.

Top 5 Food & Drink Apps in UAE Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top Food and Drink applications in the United Arab Emirates showcased varying trends in downloads and active users, as revealed by Sensor Tower's data.

talabat: Food, grocery & more maintained a steady presence with weekly downloads starting at around 22K, peaking at 42K in late December. The app's active users fluctuated between 1.3M and 1.6M, demonstrating strong engagement throughout the quarter.

KFC UAE - Order Food Online saw downloads rise from 16.7K to a high of 25K by the end of December. Active users increased from approximately 282K to over 310K, indicating a growing user base.

Smiles: Food Grocery Lifestyle experienced a notable spike in downloads, reaching 19K in late November. Active users fluctuated, peaking at around 475K in early October before stabilizing at 425K by the quarter's end.

Deliveroo: Food & Shopping also showed impressive growth, with downloads increasing significantly from 10K to nearly 45K by late December. However, active users slightly declined from 299K to 244K.

McDonald’s downloads steadily increased from 8.3K to over 13K mid-quarter, with active users climbing from 217K to a peak of 292K in early December.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of user engagement in the Food and Drink app sector in the UAE. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025