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Top Food and Drink Apps in the Middle East Q4 2025

Discover the trends in downloads and active users for the top food and drink apps in the Middle East during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top Food and Drink Apps in the Middle East Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Middle East saw notable activity in the food and drink app sector. Here’s a closer look at the performance of the top five apps on a unified platform, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Keeta - Food Delivery from Kangaroo Limited maintained a steady download rate throughout the quarter, peaking at approximately 344K in late October. Weekly active users exhibited a consistent increase, starting at 3.5M and reaching about 4.3M by the end of December.

Ninja - نينجا demonstrated a significant rise in weekly downloads, with numbers starting at 113K and surging to 263K in the week leading up to December 22. The active user base grew steadily, beginning at 2M and reaching nearly 2.8M by mid-December.

talabat: Food, grocery & more showed a modest increase in downloads, with figures climbing from 66K to over 80K towards the end of the quarter. Active users maintained a stable presence, fluctuating slightly around 2.9M throughout the period.

HungerStation - Food Delivery experienced a varied download pattern, with a notable peak of 85K in the final week of December. Active users saw a growth trajectory, starting at 5M and rising to approximately 5.5M by the quarter’s close.

Finally, McDonald’s had its downloads increase from 54K to a high of 90K by the end of December. The app’s active user count also rose, beginning at 1.2M and ending at 1.5M.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the food and drink app market in the Middle East. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026