Top 5 Food Delivery Apps on iOS in UAE: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top food delivery apps on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied trends in downloads and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower.

talabat: Food, grocery & more experienced a relatively stable download rate, peaking at around 10.7K in late July and ending the quarter with approximately 9.8K weekly downloads. The app maintained a high level of engagement, with weekly active users fluctuating between 570K and 645K.

Smiles: Food Grocery Lifestyle saw a notable increase in downloads towards the end of August, reaching 9.5K, but experienced fluctuations thereafter, closing the quarter with about 7.1K downloads. Active users remained fairly stable, averaging around 220K.

Keeta - Food Delivery showed remarkable growth in downloads, soaring to 56.9K by the end of September from a modest start of 644 downloads. This surge was mirrored in active users, which rose dramatically from 5.8K to 64.5K over the quarter.

Deliveroo: Food & Shopping maintained consistent download numbers, with minor fluctuations, closing at 4.1K. Active user engagement was strong, increasing from 117K to nearly 149K by the end of the quarter.

instashop: Groceries & more saw a gradual increase in downloads, reaching 3.7K at the quarter's end. Weekly active users showed a steady engagement, hovering around the mid-60K range.

For more detailed insights into these apps' performance, visit Sensor Tower.