AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Food Delivery Apps on iOS in UAE Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the leading food delivery apps on iOS in the UAE during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top food delivery apps on the iOS platform in the United Arab Emirates showed varied trends. Here's a closer look at the weekly downloads and active users for these leading applications.
Keeta - Food Delivery by Kangaroo Limited maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads ranging from 51K to 62K, peaking at 62K in mid-December. Active users consistently increased throughout the quarter, beginning at 87K and reaching 241K by the end of December.
talabat: Food, grocery & more saw fluctuations in weekly downloads, with numbers around 8K to 15K, experiencing a notable rise to 15.6K in the week before Christmas. Active users peaked at 663K during the same period, indicating a resurgence in user engagement towards the end of the quarter.
Smiles: Food Grocery Lifestyle had a notable spike in weekly downloads, particularly in late November, reaching 18K. The user base also strengthened, with active users climbing from 251K to 278K over the quarter.
Deliveroo: Food & Shopping recorded a stable download rate ranging from 3.4K to 4.9K. Active user numbers showed a slight increase towards the end of December, growing from 157K to 160K.
Finally, instashop: Groceries & more experienced a decrease in downloads, starting at 3.7K and ending at 2K. However, active users displayed a positive trend, increasing from 73K to 93K over the same period.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a comprehensive view of the food delivery app landscape on iOS in the UAE for Q4 2025. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's website.
