The UAE dark kitchens market has seen rapid growth over the past few years owing to the convenience of delivery and takeaway services. Dark kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens or cloud kitchens, refer to commercial kitchen spaces that are used solely for the preparation of delivery and takeaway foods with no storefront or in-house dining. They allow restaurant operators to cut overhead costs by eliminating expenses related to dining area maintenance and waitstaff. The focus is just on cooking and order fulfillment.

Various restaurants ranging from fast food joints to fine dining establishments have been able to expand their delivery footprint through this centralized food preparation model. Dark kitchen rental spaces have also emerged as a lucrative business to cater to this growing delivery demand from restaurants.

The UAE Dark Kitchens/Ghost Kitchens/Cloud Kitchens market size was valued at US$ 330.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 821.5 million by 2030, grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9% from 2023 to 2030.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the UAE dark kitchens are Kitchen United, Rebel Foods, Wendy's, Zomato and Vibenomics. These companies have established several cloud kitchen facilities across major cities in the UAE to cater to the rising need for delivery logistics.

The  UAE Dark Kitchens/Ghost Kitchens/Cloud Kitchens Market Demand for convenient online food delivery services has boosted the dark kitchen business model in the country. Young working professionals and families have embraced the on-demand food delivery culture which has driven many traditional restaurants and international chains to operate delivery-only facilities.

The expansion of major international food delivery platforms like Zomato and Talabat in the region has further fueled the proliferation of dark kitchens. Restaurant operators are leveraging these aggregators' vast customer network and delivery fleet to increase the reach of their brands without needing a physical storefront. Several Indian and Asian cloud kitchens have also established operations in the UAE to target the large expatriate communities.

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