Make your life easier with these grocery apps in Dubai

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We all know that feeling when you don’t want to go out for groceries, but your empty pantry has its demands. Having to wearily drag yourself around the supermarket wishing you were anywhere else isn’t ideal, is it? Well, here’s some good news! You no longer have to deal with that burden if you live in Dubai, as several online services ensure those essentials are delivered to your front door. Keep reading our guide to the best grocery apps in Dubai and say goodbye to the weekly trolley dash!

GROCERY SHOPPING APPS IN DUBAI

Here is our round-up of popular grocery apps in Dubai, where you can tap and swipe your way through grocery items and household goods. All the grocery delivery apps listed below are available for iOS and Android users.

INSTASHOP

Launched in 2015, Instashop is a food and grocery delivery app that covered just a part of Dubai Marina when it started. It then gradually spread to most of Dubai and other parts of the United Arab Emirates, making it one of the best grocery shopping apps in Dubai. The app offers everything from your daily groceries to pet food, cosmetics, games, toys and organic products, to name a few.

• The Instashop Dubai app is simple to use – enter your address and then the app presents several supermarkets close to the location.
• Select a preferred store, then select your products.
• You can pay by cash or card on delivery; advance online payment is also available.
• The Instashop Dubai app also displays how long your shopping will take, usually 30 to 45 minutes, which we think is a small price to pay to avoid getting in the car and queuing up with a trolley in hand.

EL GROCER

El Grocer picks your nearest partner supermarket allowing you to choose your goods from an online selection. Your groceries will be delivered to your door in around an hour, depending on the product’s availability.

Delivery charges vary from store to store depending on your location. The app is also available in Arabic making it one of the best grocery apps in Dubai catering to all audiences.

KIBSONS

An app for those who love to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, Kibsons offers products from around the world, including a good selection of organic produce.

You can even choose environmentally friendly packaging as well, where they deliver your fruits and veggies in cartons rather than plastic bags. One can avail of free delivery if by making a purchase of above AED 30.

NRTC FRESH

Want to get fruits and veggies delivered? NRTC Fresh app is one of the best available options. They deliver the freshest products directly from their farm to your doorstep at the most attractive prices. This grocery app is known for importing more than 400 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables daily, from Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Morocco and Jordan.

SPRINGBOK

If you are searching for a grocery delivery app in Dubai that specialises in delivering meat products, Springbok is an app that allows you to shop for meats, where you can request the specific cut you want. As the name suggests, it was started by South Africans and offers delivery of fresh steaks, beef, chicken, lamb, pork and seafood.

They offer delivery to locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm. The cut-off for next-day delivery is 7 pm every night. Deliveries to Al Ain and Ruwais are scheduled according to demand.

Being a South African company, they also provide all you would need for a traditional braai or barbecue. If you want fresh meat for your family delivered to your door, Springbok’s new app is just what you need. Pay by cash or card on delivery.

NOON: Noon Minutes and Now Now

Noon, the e-commerce website, runs two parallel apps for grocery and fresh food services. These are Noon Minutes and NowNow respectively.

Noon Minutes promises delivery of groceries, electronics and home essentials in just 15 minutes. They have a specific pick of things you can order and their happy customers can attest to the prompt delivery.

NowNow, on the other hand, connects you with major supermarkets in the UAE for groceries, pharmaceuticals, meat and more. You can find products from Viva Supermarkets, Bikanervala, Choithrams, Bin Sina and more.

TALABAT

Get all your monthly groceries with the Talabat app – which is also popular as a food delivery app. Head to the Talabat Mart section on the app to go through all the fresh food, poultry, snacks and essentials that you need. Known for its speedy delivery, it allows you to ditch the hassle of visiting a grocery store. The easy-to-use interface and occasional discounts makes it all the more fun to use.

CAREEM

Careem has grown into an app that offers more than just taxi services, as it was once known. Currently, it has dining, car rentals, laundry, home cleaning, flowers and pharmacy delivery and of course, grocery!

You can have your essentials delivered to your doorstep with two of Careem’s grocery services: Quik Groceries and ‘Supermarkets’. Quik Groceries offers a variety of fresh food, produce and essentials. The ‘Supermarkets’ service lets you access major shops, such as Jones the Grocer, IKEA, Bayara and more. The Careem app occasionally offers promo codes, which can be great if you’re looking to save money.

FRESH TO HOME

Fresh to Home is a great site to order poultry, fish, meat, organic fruits and vegetables in Dubai. It has a super easy-to-use app which you can use to order your favourite fresh food. All you need to do is select the picture of the item you want and proceed with placing an order. The app is widely used by seafood lovers who want to ensure that they get their hands on the freshest catch.

Fresh To Home is also available via Amazon Fresh in the UAE, alongside LuLu Hypermarket. If you still want to buy from the Fresh To Home brand using your Amazon Gift Card, this is always an option.

Apps by supermarkets in Dubai

Some popular supermarkets in the city have dedicated apps for ordering groceries. This way, you can connect your loyalty points (if they have such a system) and stay loyal to your favourite supermarket.

Let’s look at the most popular supermarket apps in Dubai.

CARREFOUR: MAF Carrefour Online Shopping

Carrefour, one of the biggest Dubai supermarkets, has an online delivery app. The best part is that it’s multilingual – in English and Arabic. The app offers 60-minute grocery delivery services, where they deliver grocery items from your nearest Carrefour.

The app also lets users know about the latest offers and deals available at the stores. Make sure you have your SHARE account linked to collect points and special discounts. So, while there are Carrefour stores in Dubai at all convenient locations, make life easier by ordering groceries from Carrefour online in Dubai.

UNION COOP

Union Coop, known for its high-quality products, also has its smartphone app where shoppers can avail of a variety of services digitally. Union Coop’s online grocery delivery in Dubai matches the brands and prices offered in-store.

To start buying on the Union Coop app, simply download the app and complete the registration using the Union Coop Tamayaz card. Along with earning points and rewards, you can also access your shopping history – which can help when making repeat purchases.

LULU HYPERMARKET: Lulu Shopping app and Amazon Fresh

The next app on our list helps you buy from the popular LuLu retail chain on the go. Called Lulu Shopping, this app has several excellent features and you can quickly glance at the latest offers and deals at any of the Lulu Hypermarket locations as well as LuLu Webstore.

The hypermarket will deliver your groceries on the same day, or at most the day after your order. You can also find your favourite brands on this app, including Apple, Geepas, etc.

Lulu also offers their groceries on Amazon. ae – with Amazon Fresh being LuLu’s online store in the UAE. If you have an Amazon gift card that you want to use, you can purchase your groceries from Lulu on Amazon. Orders above AED 30 get free delivery, if you have an Amazon Prime account. The best part of shopping LuLu on Amazon is how you can avail of various discounts on the site.

WAITROSE: Waitrose UAE Grocery Delivery app

An amazing online grocery delivery app you can download is Waitrose, to access products from one of the popular supermarkets in the UAE. Creating an account is very easy – input your address and you’re good to go. The simple layout helps you view existing orders, review your cart and add new items. Waitrose members can avail all the offers they get from the store.

Marks and Spencer: M&S – Fashion, Food & Homeware app

Although Marks and Spencer is known for their great collection of clothing, this British retailer also has a wide selection of food items. The M&S food collection features a variety of grocery items – ranging from fresh produce, snacks, rice, teas, cheese spreads and more.

The main attraction of buying M&S food is that their food is from their brand, which is popular for its top-notch quality. These export-quality products are so worth it, with certain products having unique flavours! Please note that the minimum order is AED 150.

Spinneys: Spinneys Grocery Delivery UAE

Spinneys supermarket has an app that offers 60-minute delivery services in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and some locations in Sharjah. Like the supermarket, Spinneys app has a range of fresh food and baked goods. You will be charged AED 15 for deliveries for orders below AED 350.

Choithrams: Choithrams Grocery Delivery

Choithrams supermarket caters to more Asian products in their offers, with fresh ingredients and essentials that’ll spruce up your cooking. This app lets you browse through all the grocery items you’ll find at the supermarket, along with an interesting addition: the recipes collection. Here, you can discover new recipes and order ingredients you don’t have at home from Choithrams.

FAQS

What is the cheapest way to buy groceries in Dubai?

Ras Al Khor fruit and vegetable market is where one can find the cheapest and freshest fruits and veggies in Dubai. You can also go to any of the cheapest supermarkets in Dubai. Carrefour, Viva Supermarket and Union Coop are the most popular options among residents seeking the lowest prices.

What are the best meal subscription services in Dubai?

Meal subscription services curate and pre-packaged food for each time of day right to your doorstep – be it at home or the workplace. There are plenty of meal subscription options in Dubai. For healthy options, you can check Kcal, Curry Fit, Pura and Munchbox, Meals on Me or FITT Meals. A unique option is Hello Chef, which sends ingredients and a recipe card so that you can cobble up your food (with a little help).

What is the best way to order food in Dubai?

You can check out the food delivery apps in Dubai, out of which the most popular ones are Careem, Talabat and Noon Food. If you want to save on service charges from these apps, you can always call the restaurant directly and place your order. Most restaurants today have their delivery system, so you will get your order delivered on time!

We hope you enjoyed our roundup of the best online grocery shopping apps. If you are looking for discounts, check out the top discount apps in Dubai.