# UAE Online Grocery Market Size, Share, and Growth Analysis 2025-2033
<p><strong>UAE Online Grocery Market Overview</strong></p>
<p><strong>Market Size in 2024: </strong>USD 3,426.4 Million</p>
<p><strong>Market Size in 2033:</strong> USD 18,353.4 Million</p>
<p><strong>Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: </strong>20.50%</p>
<p>According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, <strong>“UAE Online Grocery Market Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033," </strong>the <a href="https://www.imarcgroup.com/uae-online-grocery-market">UAE online grocery market</a> size reached USD 3,426.4 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 18,353.4 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate <strong>(CAGR) of 20.50%</strong> during 2025-2033.</p>
<p><strong>Our report includes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Market Dynamics</li>
<li>Market Trends and Market Outlook</li>
<li>Competitive Analysis</li>
<li>Industry Segmentation</li>
<li>Strategic Recommendations</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>UAE Online Grocery Market Trends & Drivers:</strong></p>
<p>One major factor driving the growth of the UAE online grocery market is the increasing convenience sought by busy consumers. With hectic lifestyles and rising smartphone penetration, more people prefer to shop for groceries from the comfort of their homes or workplaces. Digital platforms offer a seamless experience with easy-to-use apps and websites, flexible delivery options, and real-time inventory updates. For example, over 65% of UAE consumers use smartphones for their shopping journeys, making mobile-friendly interfaces a must-have for retailers. This convenience factor reshapes traditional retail, encouraging consumers to shift their grocery purchases online for time-saving and ease.</p>
<p>Another significant trend is the growing demand for fresh, organic, and locally sourced food products among UAE shoppers. Consumer awareness about health and sustainability is rising sharply, with reports showing a 76% increase in organic food consumption awareness. Online grocery stores are expanding their product ranges to include more fresh and healthy options to meet this demand. This shift aligns with the region's sustainability goals and creates new opportunities for retailers to differentiate themselves by offering high-quality, responsibly sourced produce directly to consumers’ doorsteps.</p>
<p>A third key driver is the increasing role of government initiatives and digital innovation in supporting the online grocery ecosystem. For instance, the Federal Tax Authority introduced a pioneering VAT refund system for e-commerce retail purchases by tourists, enhancing the attractiveness of online shopping platforms. Simultaneously, retailers like Carrefour UAE are enhancing express grocery delivery services backed by strong logistics infrastructure. The integration of AI, subscription models, and smart digital payment solutions further boosts operational efficiency and customer engagement, fueling the UAE market’s robust online grocery expansion driven by technology and policy support.</p>
<p><strong>How AI is Reshaping the Future of UAE Online Grocery Market</strong></p>
<p>AI is reshaping the future of the UAE online grocery market by making shopping faster, smarter, and more personalized. Retailers like Careem are using AI-powered tools that turn handwritten or typed grocery lists into ready-to-order carts, simplifying the shopping experience and saving customers time. Partnerships such as the one between Yango Tech and ROOTS are driving AI-driven automation in warehouse management, delivery route optimization, and dynamic pricing, which helps meet rising customer expectations efficiently. The UAE government’s push for AI integration and robust digital infrastructure supports this digital shift. With over 70% of UAE retailers already adopting AI technologies, these advances improve inventory accuracy, boost customer engagement, and cut delivery times dramatically, setting the stage for a seamless, highly customized grocery shopping future.</p>
<p><strong>UAE Online Grocery Industry Segmentation:</strong></p>
<p><strong>The report has segmented the market into the following categories:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Product Type Insights:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Vegetables and Fruits</li>
<li>Dairy Products</li>
<li>Staples and Cooking Essentials</li>
<li>Snacks</li>
<li>Meat and Seafood</li>
<li>Others</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Business Model Insights:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Pure Marketplace</li>
<li>Hybrid Marketplace</li>
<li>Others</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Platform Insights:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Web-based</li>
<li>App-based</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Purchase Type Insights:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>One-Time</li>
<li>Subscription</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Regional Insights:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dubai</li>
<li>Abu Dhabi</li>
<li>Sharjah</li>
<li>Others</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Recent News and Developments in UAE Online Grocery Market</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>2025 June:</strong> Deliveroo UAE expanded its HOP service to Abu Dhabi in partnership with Choithrams, focusing on fresh food and household essentials with quick delivery. The launch includes a 50% discount and free delivery on first orders, significantly enhancing consumer access to high-quality online groceries and boosting market competition.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>2025 July:</strong> Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism introduced new growth policies simplifying e-commerce licensing and boosting digital infrastructure. These measures, including incentives in free zones, are streamlining operations for online grocery retailers and fostering innovation through investments in 5G, AI, and blockchain technologies, accelerating sector expansion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>2025 May:</strong> EDaddy launched the UAE’s first fully electric grocery delivery bike, designed to withstand harsh heat with advanced cooling and safety features. Supported by $15 million in funding and local manufacturing, this innovation improves last-mile delivery efficiency and sustainability, responding to increasing demand for eco-friendly grocery logistics in urban areas.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Competitive Landscape:</strong></p>
<p>The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.</p>
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