UAE Food Service Market Report and Forecast 2032

UAE Food Service Market Insights & Analysis

The UAE Food Service Market reached a value of nearly USD 8.71 Billion in 2025. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of around 6.26%, during the forecast period of 2025-2032 to attain a value of around USD 13.32 Billion in 2032. The UAE's strategic prominence on tourism, the upsurge in the expatriate community, and shifting customer preferences in the Gulf area have all contributed to the Food Service Industry's constant remarkable resilience & progression potential.

Furthermore, with millions of foreign tourists visiting Dubai & Abu Dhabi every year, the country's status as a leading global tourism destination is the primary aspect driving the market's expansion. Also, substantial demand is generated by this influx for a variety of gastronomic experiences at varied price points and F&B establishments. The cosmopolitan population & high levels of disposable income also play a crucial role in the nation's frequent dining-out habits & experimenting with swift-service restaurants & international cuisines.

UAE Food Service Market FY32

• Study Period: 2020- 2032


• Base Year: 2024


• CAGR(2025-2032): 6.26%


• Market Value 2032: USD 13.32 Billion


• Major Players: Americana Restaurants International PLC, Apparel Group, M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL, The Emirates Group, LuLu Group International, Alamar Foods Company, Al Khaja Group of Companies, BinHendi Enterprises, and Others. 

Moreover, with online meal delivery services & cloud kitchen concepts observing previously unheard-of development, digital transformation is entirely transforming the UAE Food Service Market. Further, in line with the restaurants making considerable investments in digital capabilities & contactless dining solutions to enhance consumer experiences, this trend picked up speed during the pandemic & has continued to expand. Besides, owing to the advent of cloud kitchens, food service companies might now flourish without having to make large real estate expenditures.

Additionally, with UAE consumers opting for businesses that exhibit environmental responsibility & offer wholesome menu choices, sustainability, and healthy food options have taken center stage. Also, as a result of this change, dining establishments & hospitality spaces are being provoked to limit food waste, source locally, and implement eco-friendly procedures. Therefore, this trend in the culinary landscape of the Emirates is further supported by government measures to support sustainable eating & food security, further escalating the UAE Food Service Market share in the forecast years.

UAE Food Service Market Upgrades & Recent Developments

2024:

• Americana Restaurants International PLC extended its digital ecosystem by introducing an integrated mobile application that unifies ordering across its multiple QSR brands, such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Hardee's, improving consumer convenience & loyalty program benefits in the competitive UAE Fast Food Market.
• The Emirates Group revamped its in-flight dining experience with locally sourced ingredients & introduced exclusive airport lounge dining concepts featuring prominent local chefs & Middle Eastern cuisines as part of its hospitality improvements.