GCC Online Food Delivery Market to Flourish at a CAGR of Around 6.7% During 2026-32

The GCC Online Food Delivery market was valued at USD 8.11 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 8.33 billion in 2026, further expanding to USD 12.29 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 6.7% during 2026–2032. The market is experiencing steady expansion driven by digital transformation, evolving consumer lifestyles, and rising demand for convenience-led food ordering across major GCC economies, supported by rapidly scaling app-based ecosystems.

In parallel, the market is witnessing rapid structural transformation through quick commerce and logistics optimization. Around 290 million delivery orders were processed in Saudi Arabia in 2024, with Riyadh alone accounting for nearly 45% of total orders. Additionally, average delivery times improved from 45 minutes to around 35 minutes, while cloud kitchen adoption is reducing operational costs by up to 20%–30%, enabling faster and more efficient delivery networks across urban clusters.

Moreover, platform dynamics are being shaped by strong segment adoption, where Platform-to-Consumer services account for nearly 65% of the market, while digital payments represent about 75% of total transactions. High-frequency fast-food consumption, including up to 88% prevalence among young adults in Saudi Arabia, continues to support recurring demand. Saudi Arabia also holds the largest regional share of around 36%, reflecting its strong digital ecosystem and consumer base.

Consequently, the competitive landscape remains moderately consolidated, with the top five players holding nearly 70% of the market share, including Talabat, HungerStation, Deliveroo, Careem, and Jahez. HungerStation alone operates across 80+ cities with over 55,000 restaurant partners, while recent developments such as Keeta’s 2025 entry and Jahez–noon integration are further intensifying competition and accelerating ecosystem convergence across the GCC, as stated in the recent report “GCC Online Food Delivery Market Analysis, 2026”.

GCC Online Food Delivery Market Highlights

The GCC Online Food Delivery market was valued at USD 8.11 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 8.33 billion in 2026, further expanding to USD 12.29 billion by 2032’
The industry is projected to register a CAGR of 6.7% during 2026–2032, supported by rising mobile-first adoption, expanding quick-commerce ecosystems, and increasing demand for convenience-driven food ordering.
Saudi Arabia holds the leading position with approximately 36% market share, driven by strong platform penetration, high smartphone usage, dense urban population centers, and widespread adoption of app-based food delivery services.
By service type, Platform-to-Consumer services account for nearly 65% share, supported by strong aggregator platforms, extensive restaurant networks, real-time tracking capabilities, and seamless digital ordering experiences.
By payment type, Digital Payments dominate with around 75% share in 2026, reflecting rapid fintech adoption, government-backed cashless initiatives, and strong consumer preference for secure and contactless transactions.
The market remains moderately consolidated, with leading players such as Talabat, HungerStation, Deliveroo, Careem, and Jahez collectively accounting for nearly 70% share, reflecting strong ecosystem control, platform scalability, and intensifying competition driven by pricing strategies, quick-commerce expansion, and strategic integrations.

GCC Online Food Delivery Market Segmentation

By Service Type
- Platform-to-Consumer
- Restaurant-to-Consumer
By Cuisine
- Local Arabic Cuisine
- Indian Food
- Continental
- Others
By Product Type
- Grocery Delivery
- Meal Delivery
By Business Model
- Logistics Based
- Full Service
By Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Non- Vegetarian
- Others
By Food Buyer Nationality
- Arabic
- Indian
- Pakistani
- South East Asian
- European
- African
- Others
By Size of the Order
- Upto USD 30
- USD31 to USD 50
- Above USD 50
By Consumer Age Group
- Upto 25 Years
- 26 to 35 Years
- 36 to 50 Years
- Above 50 Years
By Platform
- Mobile Applications
- Web-Based Platform
By Payment
- Cash on Delivery
- Digital Payments
By Country
- The UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Oman
- Kuwait
- Bahrain