Top Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps in UAE Q4 2025

The fourth quarter of 2025 witnessed dynamic trends in the carpooling and ridesharing sector in the United Arab Emirates, with data provided by Sensor Tower offering insights into app performance on a unified platform.

Careem: rides, food, grocery maintained a consistent download rate, starting at around 32.6K weekly downloads at the beginning of October and experiencing fluctuations, ultimately decreasing to approximately 24.1K by the end of December. Active user numbers showed a gradual decline from 1.56M to 1.27M throughout the quarter.

Yango: taxi, food, delivery experienced an upward trend in weekly downloads, starting at 16.8K and peaking at 26.6K in late November before settling at 22.6K. Weekly active users increased overall, reaching a high of 193K in early December but slightly decreasing to 164K by the end of the quarter.

Bolt: Request a Ride saw moderate fluctuations in weekly downloads, with numbers ranging from 12.8K to 18.5K. Its active users grew steadily from 151K to 211K by the end of December, marking a significant increase in user engagement.

Uber - Request a ride maintained consistent weekly downloads, hovering around 11K to 13.4K. Active users showed a notable increase from 248K to a peak of 319K by the end of December, indicating a robust user base growth.

Zed: Book your taxi ride displayed a varied download pattern, starting at 7.6K and experiencing fluctuations before ending the quarter at 7.5K. Its active users saw a significant rise from 30.8K to 53.3K, highlighting increased user engagement.

Overall, the data from Sensor Tower showcases the evolving landscape of carpooling and ridesharing apps in the UAE, offering valuable insights into user engagement and app performance trends. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.