United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foodservice Market Size and Trends by Profit and Cost Sector Channels, Consumers, Locations, Key Players, and Forecast, 2021-2026

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foodservice Market Report Overview

The UAE foodservice profit sector was valued at AED32.8 billion ($8.9 billion) in 2021 and is expected to achieve a CAGR of more than 9% during 2021-2026. This growth will be mainly driven by the supportive macroeconomic policies by the UAE government. Take-aways and deliveries played a crucial role in the foodservice sector due to convenience and digital and technological advancements. Chain operators dominate the profit sector in comparison to independent operators.

The UAE foodservice market research report provides extensive insight and analysis of the UAE foodservice market over the next five years and acts as a vital point of reference for operators or suppliers.

UAE Foodservice Market Outlook

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UAE Foodservice Market Segmentation by Profit Sector Channels

The key profit sector channels in the UAE foodservice market are QSR, accommodation, FSR, pub, club & bar, workplace, coffee & tea shop, travel, retail, ice cream parlor, leisure, and mobile operator. In 2021, QSR was the largest channel in the UAE foodservice market, followed by accommodation and FSR.

Quick-service Restaurant: QSR was the largest channel in the UAE foodservice profit sector in 2021.  Deliveries and takeaways played a key role in the channel’s growth amid the pandemic. The channel is frequently visited by millennials as these consumers seek convenient fast-food options. Different age groups are attracted by different factors in the channel. Frequent consumers, who visit the channel at least once a week, were attracted by the availability of a wide variety of dishes and cuisines, as well as unique/exciting flavors and superior taste/quality. In the future, the increasing inclination towards healthy food options made with fresh and local ingredients will be on the rise in the QSR channel.

Accommodation: Accommodation was the second-largest channel in 2021. The channel recorded growth in terms of the number of transactions and outlets. Accommodation includes sectors such as bed & breakfast establishments, hotels & motels, hostels, holiday parks, caravan parks, and guest houses, where people can stay and take advantage of the foodservice facilities. Also included under “others” are establishments such as lodges and serviced apartments.

Full-service Restaurant: FSR was the third-largest channel in the UAE’s foodservice profit sector in 2021. In 2021, the market was dominated by independent operators. Consumers who visit FSRs at least once a week (frequent visitors) are drawn to the availability of a greater variety of dishes and cuisines, unique and exciting flavors, and superior taste/quality. Leading operators introduced plant-based meat alternative food items in their menus to attract health-conscious UAE consumers. With the growing healthy eating trend in the country, operators need to offer more products with fresh and high-quality ingredients.

UAE Foodservice Market Analysis, by Profit Sector Channels

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UAE Foodservices Market Segmentation by Cost Sector Channels

The key cost sector channels in the UAE foodservice market are military & civil defense, education, healthcare, welfare & services, and complementary services. Military & civil defense was the largest cost sector channel in 2021. The sector is forecasted to remain the largest cost sector channel in the UAE foodservice cost sector in terms of OBP value.

UAE Foodservice Market Analysis, by Cost Sector Channels

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UAE Foodservice Market – Competitive Landscape

Some of the leading players in the UAE foodservice market are McDonald’s Corporation, Yum! Brands, Inc., Doctor’s Associates Inc., CKE Restaurants, Restaurant Brands International, Brinker International Inc., Golden Gate Capital, Broccoli Pizza & Pasta, Hatam Restaurant, Starbucks Corporation, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc, The Coca-Cola Company, and Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. among others.

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UAE Foodservice Market Report Overview

Scope

The report provides: 

• Overview of The UAE’s macro-economic landscape: Detailed analysis of current macro-economic factors and their impact on the UAE foodservice market including GDP per capita, consumer price index, population growth and annual household income distribution.
• Growth dynamics: In-depth data and forecasts of key channels (QSR, FSR, Coffee & Tea Shop, and Pub, Club & Bar) within the UAE foodservice market, including the value of the market, number of transactions, number of outlets and average transaction price.
• Customer segmentation: Identify the most important demographic groups, buying habits and motivations that drive out-of-home meal occasions among segments of the UAE population.
• Key players: Overview of market leaders within the four major channels including business descriptions and number of outlets.

Reasons to Buy

• Specific forecasts of the foodservice market over the next five years (2021-26) will give readers the ability to make informed business decisions by identifying emerging/declining markets.
• Consumer segmentation detailing the desires of known consumers among all major foodservice channels (QSR, FSR, and Coffee & Tea Shop) will allow readers to understand the wants and needs of their target demographics.