AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps on Android in UAE, Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top carpooling and ridesharing apps on Android in the UAE during Q4 2025, with insights into downloads and active user statistics from Sensor Tower.
The fourth quarter of 2025 showcased interesting trends in the carpooling and ridesharing market on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates. Here's a look at the top five applications and their performance metrics.
Careem: rides, food, grocery maintained a steady download rate throughout the quarter, peaking at around 18.3K in late October. Weekly active users saw fluctuations, starting at approximately 973K, dipping mid-quarter, and closing at about 788K.
Yango: taxi, food, delivery experienced a notable increase in downloads, reaching over 14.5K in early November. Active users initially hovered around 92K, peaking at approximately 109K mid-December, before a slight decline towards the end of the year.
YAY Portal - Ride, Food& more saw a significant surge in downloads mid-quarter, with numbers hitting 16.3K by late November. This was a marked increase from its initial figures at the beginning of the quarter.
Bolt: Request a Ride observed consistent download numbers, peaking at 7.4K in early November. Active users steadily climbed from approximately 52K at the start of the quarter to over 73K by the end of December.
Uber - Request a ride maintained a stable download trend with a peak of about 5K in early November. Active users demonstrated a significant rise, starting at approximately 115K and reaching nearly 147K by the end of the quarter.
These apps exhibited varied trends in downloads and active users, reflecting the dynamic nature of the ridesharing market in the UAE. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.
