UAE's 2025 Ordering Secrets Revealed!

What Was Most Ordered in the UAE in 2025? A Year of 1.6 Million Burgers and More

In the United Arab Emirates in 2025, the culture of online ordering was thriving. What was once the exception has now become everyday practice: residents order breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even daily essential groceries for delivery to their homes. Speed, convenience, and a wide variety of options are no longer luxuries but expectations. The year-end statistics provide insight into what locals and expats were most hooked on – from classic burgers to exotic acai smoothies.

1.6 Million Burgers – The Iconic Number of the Year

According to Careem, more than 1.6 million burgers were sold in 2025, averaging 4,400 per day. This figure not only highlights the cult following of burgers in the UAE but also illustrates how deeply online food ordering has integrated into daily life.

A particularly dedicated user placed more than three orders a day on the platform – totaling around 1,250 orders in one year.

Increasingly More Items in a Single Order

Deliveroo's year-end report indicates that online ordering is no longer just about food. Customers are increasingly combining 'gourmet' dishes with everyday needs – so a steak frites, a coffee, and a liter of milk might all end up in one basket.

Among the most popular foods were the Spicy Club Sandwich from Rascals Deli, the Salmon Carpaccio from Kanji by 3Fils restaurant, and the Shish Tawouk from Al Safadi. The Five Guys little cheeseburger, Magnolia Bakery's classic banana pudding, and Taqado's Mexican burrito also had significant popularity.

The Most Unique Orders and Items

Careem's database also revealed that the most expensive single order exceeded 1,600 dirhams. This included 15 Legendary Brisket Feasts from Mattar Farm. Such premium orders show that many users are willing to pay not just for speed but also for quality.

The order lists included more than just food. Waitrose croissants, Spinneys whole milk, and Health Nag apple collagen jelly were also highly popular. This showcases that food ordering apps have become lifestyle platforms – delivering not just food, but a lifestyle.

Sustainability on the Menu

Careem's bicycle couriers made more than 1.8 million deliveries, covering a total of 7.8 million kilometers. As a result, 1,200 tons of carbon dioxide emissions were saved – a considerable number for a single year. One of the most active bicycle couriers completed 2,090 deliveries, with five trips a day.

This not only represents progress environmentally but also health-wise. The couriers burned a total of 172 million calories in 2025, highlighting the importance of physical activity in the digital world.

They Even Reached the Moon

The total distance of Careem's passenger transport services amounted to over 160 million kilometers. That's roughly like traveling more than 200 times between the Earth and the Moon. This exemplifies the scale of the 'everything app' concept in the UAE, where a single app can be used to order food, call a car, or even rent a bike.

Forgotten Items: Carpet Roll and Guitar

Over the year, several unusual items ended up on the list of lost items. Passengers forgot two carpet rolls and a guitar. However, the most frequently forgotten items are unsurprising: phones, headphones, and wallets.

What Does This Say About the Future?

The data clearly shows that the on-demand economy is no longer just an alternative but the new norm. In Dubai and across the UAE, people want to manage their daily tasks comfortably, quickly, and personalized – be it a latte, a Shawarma sandwich, or organic milk.

The future belongs to integrated platforms, where not only dining but also transportation, shopping, and services are available in one place. Companies like Deliveroo or Careem not only serve but also shape this future – adapting to users' changing needs, whether it's gastronomic delight, environmental awareness, or everyday practicality.

Based on the 2025 numbers, it can be confidently stated: the residents of Dubai and the UAE are ready to take the ordering culture to an even higher level – even with 4,400 burgers a day.

(The article's source is based on Deliveroo's shared statistics.)