Top 8 Grocery Delivery Apps in UAE

The grocery retail industry in the UAE has undergone a massive transformation and mobile apps have contributed immensely to it. This is because grocery orders are delivered to the doorstep of the consumers at the click of a button, there is the ease of payment due to various payment methods and the flexibility of shopping at any hour from anywhere is unparalleled. That being said, in this blog, we discuss a few prominent grocery delivery apps in the UAE.

Top 8 Grocery Delivery Apps in UAE

The online grocery delivery space in the UAE is thriving with the availability of several grocery delivery services and apps. In this section, we discuss in detail, the top 8 grocery delivery apps in the UAE.

NowNow

NowNow is an online grocery delivery app in the UAE that delivers the convenience of shopping to buyers who are looking to purchase groceries online. It was founded in 2020 and is powered by Noon, a Dubai and Riyadh-based eCommerce company. NowNow is currently serving in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. As NowNow has partnered with several supermarket chains, pharmacies, butchery shops, and pet stores, buyers can shop for groceries and other essentials using the app. There is no minimum order amount and for every delivery, the buyer is charged 5 AED.

InstaShop

Founded by John Tsioris in 2015, InstaShop is a grocery delivery service in the UAE that is headquartered in Dubai. It initially covered a part of Dubai, but with time it spread to other parts of the UAE making it one of the largest grocery delivery services in the country. Its app offers buyers everything from groceries to cosmetics, organic products, pet food, and more. It is easy to use and buyers can place orders without any hassle and have them delivered to their doorstep between 30 to 60 mins (depending on the location). The app also offers multiple payment options like credit cards, debit cards, and cash on delivery, but for free delivery, a minimum purchase of 20 AED is required.

Carrefour

Introduced by a UAE company Majid Al Futtaim, Carrefour, a supermarket chain, started its operations (in the country) in 1995. Using its app, buyers can shop for groceries, electronics, baby products, and much more at affordable prices. The app is multilingual and can be accessed in Arabic and English. It also offers secure payment methods and doorstep delivery of grocery orders within 60 minutes. Heavy discounts and deals of the day can also be availed using the app.

Kibsons

Kibsons is a leading online grocery delivery service in the UAE that was founded in 1980 by Hussain Ismail Khatri. From its time of establishment, almost 4 decades ago, Kibson has come a long way and has created a strong standing for itself in the market of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, and poultry. Having said that, the Kibson app provides ease of shopping to its customers. It provides doorstep delivery of selected produce from farm to kitchen and customers can also choose an environmentally friendly packaging option. Moreover, payment can be made via card, cash, or online using the Kibson wallet.

Barakat

Barakat is a grocery delivery app that facilitates the delivery of fresh fruits, vegetables, ice creams, salads, and more in the UAE. It started its journey in 1976. With a user-friendly grocery delivery app, Barakat offers same-day and next-day delivery in all major cities of the UAE via refrigerated vehicles. The payment options are secure and the delivery is free on orders above 50 AED. If the order amount is less than 50 AED then the app charges 10 AED as the delivery charge. Customers can also save more using the app as it offers special discounts and coupons.

FreshToHome

FreshToHome app is an on-the-go place for customers to get locally supplied fresh fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat, and so on in all major cities in UAE including Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, and so on. The products especially the meat are antibiotic chemical-free and can be purchased at heavy discounts from the app.

elGrocer

elGrocer is another online grocery delivery app in the UAE that was founded in 2015 by Nader Amiri. It allows buyers to purchase groceries and fresh products online from the nearest supermarket. Depending on the location, the orders are delivered on an average of an hour. The delivery charge also varies from store to store. But what is exciting is that the app is integrated with a smiles rewarding program, i.e. the buyer can earn 1 point for every 1 AED spent when ordering groceries from the app. Moreover, the app caters to a broader audience as it is available in Arabic.

Lulu Hypermarket

The Lulu Hypermarket app features a user-friendly interface that facilitates a seamless supermarket shopping experience for customers looking to shop for groceries, fresh foods, and more. The app has a great search functionality that lets customers find grocery items and other household items with ease. Customers can add/remove items and also manage their favorites effortlessly using the app.

Conclusion

Grocery delivery apps in the UAE are riding the wave of success. And, this success is a testament to the fact that online grocery delivery services are here to stay shortly. So, if as an entrepreneur you are looking to launch your grocery delivery app in the UAE, this is the right time.

However, developing a grocery delivery app from scratch requires a lot of development time and money. Therefore, opting for a readymade grocery delivery solution with buyer and delivery apps is an optimal choice. Our recommendation is Growcer, a customizable and scalable grocery delivery solution that comes with both buyer and delivery staff apps (Android and iOS) at a one-time cost. For more information, you can get in touch with us.