In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Careem: rides, food, grocery app in the UAE showed varied performance across different metrics. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting strong at around 16K and tapering to just over 11K by the end of December. Active users experienced a slight decline, beginning at approximately 591K and ending the quarter at 478K.

Yango: taxi, food, delivery saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at 13K in late November. Active users remained relatively stable throughout the quarter, hovering around 75K to 84K.

Bolt: Request a Ride maintained consistent download numbers, with a noticeable peak of 12K in mid-December. The app's active user base grew significantly from 98K to nearly 138K by the end of the quarter.

The performance of Uber - Request a ride was marked by a gradual increase in downloads, reaching 8.6K in mid-December. Active users also showed growth, starting at 133K and reaching 172K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, Zed: Book your taxi ride displayed modest download numbers, with a slight rise towards the end of December, reaching over 4K. Active users increased from around 16K to 28K during the same period.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026