United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foodservice Market Size and Trends by Profit and Cost Sector Channels, Players and Forecast to 2027
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UAE Foodservice Market Report Overview
The UAE foodservice profit sector recorded sales of AED40.6 billion ($11.1 billion) in 2022. Rising tourism activities post the COVID-19 pandemic stimulated the growth of the foodservice profit sector in 2022. The UAE foodservice profit sector is anticipated to record a strong CAGR of over 7% during 2022-2027.
UAE Foodservice Profit Sector Outlook 2022-2027, (AED Billion)
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The UAE foodservice market research report provides an in-depth evaluation of the foodservice market in the country, including an analysis of the key issues impacting the market, and the opportunities this presents for the sector participants. The report includes data and forecast of key channels (QSR, FSR, coffee & tea shop, and pub, club & bar) within the UAE foodservice market and gives an overview of market leaders within the four major channels.
Market Size (2022) | AED40.6 billion ($11.1 billion) |
CAGR (2022-2027) | >7% |
Historical Period | 2017-2022 |
Forecast Period | 2023-2027 |
Key Profit Sector Channels | · Full-service Restaurant (FSR)
· Quick-service Restaurant (QSR) · Workplace · Accommodation · Pub, Club & Bar |
Key Outlet Type | · Dine-in
· Takeout |
Key Owner Type | · Independent Operators
· Chain Operators |
Key Cost Sector Channels | · Education
· Healthcare · Military & Civil Defense · Welfare & Services · Complimentary Services |
Key Companies | · Yum! Brands
· CKE Restaurants · Doctor’s Associates · Restaurant Brands International · McDonald’s · Brinker International · Golden Gate Capital |
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UAE Foodservice Market Trends
- Revival of the market: An increase in dine-out activities post the easing of COVID-19-induced restrictions.
- Digitalization: Technological advancements have resulted in the increasing use of food-delivery mobile applications among consumers.
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UAE Foodservice Market Segmentation by Profit Sector Channels
The QSR was the largest profit sector channel in 2022 by value sales
The key profit sector channels in the UAE foodservice market are FSR; QSR; accommodation; leisure; pub, club & bar; and retail. The QSR was the leading profit sector channel, accounting for over 41% revenue share in 2022. The channels’ growth can be attributed to the rising popularity of international fast-food chains among UAE consumers. The FSR channel was the second largest in the UAE foodservice profit sector.
UAE Foodservice Market Analysis by Profit Sector Channels, 2022 (%)
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UAE Foodservice Market Segmentation by Cost Sector Channels
The key cost sector channels in the UAE foodservice market are military & civil defense, healthcare, education, welfare & services, and complimentary services. In 2022, military & civil defense was the largest cost sector, followed by education, and healthcare.
UAE Foodservice Market Analysis by Cost Sector Channels, 2022 (%)
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UAE Foodservice Market – Competitive Landscape
McDonald’s was the largest QSR operator in the country in 2022
The key foodservice companies in UAE are:
- Yum! Brands
- CKE Restaurants
- Doctor’s Associates
- Restaurant Brands International
- McDonald’s
- Brinker International
- Golden Gate Capital
McDonald’s was the largest QSR operator by revenue in 2022. The fast-food chain had 194 outlets in the country, all locally owned.
UAE Foodservice Market Analysis by Competitors
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UAE Foodservice Market – Latest Developments
- McDonald’s UAE regularly launches new products to attract customers. In September 2022, it introduced six rice meals across 30 restaurants for a limited time. Later that year, McDonald’s launched Little Seeds of Hope, a new initiative in partnership with Emirates Environmental Group and Del Monte Foods, where families purchasing a Happy Meal received a sachet of lettuce seeds along with the usual toy.
Segments Covered in the Report
UAE Foodservice Market Outlook by Profit Sector Channel (Value AED Billion, 2017-2027)
- Full-service Restaurants (FSR)
- Quick-service Restaurants (QSR)
- Pub, Club & Bar
- Retail
- Accommodation
UAE Foodservice Market Outlook by Cost Sector Channels (Value, AED Billion, 2017-2027)
- Military & Civil Defense
- Healthcare
- Education
- Welfare & Services
- Complimentary Services
Scope
The report includes:
- Overview of UAE’s macroeconomic landscape: Detailed analysis of current macroeconomic 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 motivating factors 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.
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Yum! Brands
CKE Restaurants
Doctor’s Associates
Restaurant Brands International
Brinker International
Golden Gate Capital
Broccoli Pizza & Pasta
Starbucks
Krispy Kreme
Tim Horton
Costa Coffee
Dunkin
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the UAE profit sector market size in 2022?
The UAE profit sector market size was AED40.6 billion ($11.1 billion) in 2022.
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What is the expected UAE profit sector growth rate for the forecast period?
The profit sector in UAE will grow at a CAGR of over 7% during 2022-2027.
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Which was the leading profit sector channel in the UAE foodservice market in 2022?
QSR was the leading profit sector channel in the UAE foodservice market in 2022.
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What cost sector channel had the highest share in the UAE foodservice market in 2022?
The military & civil defense sector had the highest share in the UAE foodservice market in 2022.
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