UAE Eating Out

According to a survey conducted by UAE diners spent higher in average per month on restaurant meals, followed by residents of Qatar , Kuwait and Oman.

Eat Home & Delivery Trends

The GCC population is transitioning from phone to online ordering. Several portals offer online food delivery in the region, including Foodonclick.com, Otlob.com, talabat.com, amongst others. Growing acceptance of home/office delivery

Favorable changing consumption habits

Due to the region’s harsh climatic conditions, eating out and shopping are the two major forms of entertainment in GCC. Consequently, foodservice outlets are becoming the preferred destination for casual and business meetings in the region.

Changing consumer preferences

GCC residents have become trendier, and more brand conscious. This new league of urban dwellers is keen on trying new brands and concepts (including the foodservice industry), reflecting their social status. Consequently, the food consumption pattern of GCC residents is changing from traditional Arabic cuisine to more international flavours, ranging from Japanese (sushi) to Indonesian, Italian, and Lebanese food. European foodservice brands gaining ground, European foodservice brands have recognized the GCC population’s gastronomical appetite.