Guide: food delivery app UAE deals

How to use UAE Delivery Deals to pay less for food delivery in the UAE.

When people search for food delivery app UAE deals, they are not looking for yet another generic app. They want a clear answer to one question: “Which restaurant will feed us well tonight without nasty surprises on the bill?” This page shows exactly how our app answers that question.

UAE Delivery Deals is independent and does not belong to any restaurant chain or third-party delivery brand.

Phone showing a food delivery app with Dubai skyline in the background
Independence & brand note: UAE Delivery Deals is an independent price and deal guide. We partner with multiple restaurants and local delivery providers but are not the official website of any of them. Names of restaurants appearing in the app are used only to help users place orders.

What users really want when they search “food delivery app UAE deals”

From our user interviews with residents in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, three pain points show up again and again.

Problem 1

Endless code hunting

Users bounce between Instagram, WhatsApp groups and different apps trying promo codes that expired weeks ago. By the time they find something that works, it is already too late in the evening.

Problem 2

Unclear final price

“Free delivery” often hides extra service fees, packaging fees or small-order surcharges. The advertised deal rarely matches the amount charged to the card.

Problem 3

Random restaurant choice

People often order from the restaurant that shouts the loudest in the ad, not the one that offers the best ratio of taste, delivery speed and price in their area.

How the UAE Delivery Deals app works – step by step

Our app focuses on a single task: making food delivery in the UAE more transparent and predictable. Here is the full flow in four steps.

  1. Create your profile and choose your city. When you first open the app, you select your city (e.g. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman) and typical order size (single, couple, family).
  2. See the live deals feed. The home screen shows a feed of partner restaurants ranked by effective price: food + delivery + service fees – current discounts.
  3. Compare options on one screen. Rather than opening 10 tabs, you can compare two or three restaurants side by side, including estimated delivery time and what you will actually pay in dirhams.
  4. Place the order via UAE Delivery Deals. Once you tap “Order”, we pass your order securely to the restaurant or delivery partner and show a clear breakdown of how much goes to food, delivery and our commission.

The same logic applies whether you are ordering shawarma in Deira, sushi in JLT or burgers in Al Khalidiyah – the app translates complex offers into one simple number: total at checkout.

What happens behind the scenes

  • We regularly update partner feeds with their latest menus, delivery zones and valid promotions.
  • The app calculates fees locally on your phone – we do not need to upload your full browsing history to our servers.
  • Order data shared with restaurants is limited to what is necessary to prepare and deliver your food.

See our Privacy Policy for a detailed explanation of how we process data related to orders, analytics and customer support in connection with this product.

Is UAE Delivery Deals worth it? Comparison with “ordering the old way”

These tables use realistic but simplified numbers from typical UAE orders to illustrate where the app saves time and money. They are examples only – actual savings will always depend on your location and restaurant choices.

Aspect Without UAE Delivery Deals With UAE Delivery Deals
Finding a working deal 10–20 minutes searching social media and trying expired codes. Deals are baked into the price. You see net prices per restaurant instantly.
Understanding delivery fees Delivery, service and small-order fees hidden in different sections. Single “Total at checkout” card with all fees listed before you confirm.
Average delivery fee on AED 90 order in city centre* AED 7–10, depending on time of day. Often AED 4–6 by choosing cheaper time window or pickup when sensible.
Risk of bill shock High – final amount can be 20–30% higher than menu prices. Low – the app focuses on the final amount rather than the discount banner.

*These are illustrative figures based on sample orders in central areas of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. They do not represent guaranteed pricing.

User type Typical behaviour Recommended mode in UAE Delivery Deals
Office team ordering weekly Orders once or twice per week for 4–10 people, often last minute. Use “Group ordering” filter and set a monthly budget to keep team lunches under control.
Busy family in suburbs Orders small meals several times per week after school or work. Turn on “Family bundles” view to see shared platters and kids’ meals with low delivery fees.
Health-conscious single Alternates between home cooking and ordering on heavy days. Bookmark a short list of trusted restaurants and track average monthly spend in “Insights”.

Concrete examples of savings with UAE Delivery Deals

These simplified scenarios show how small differences in fees add up over a month of regular ordering.

Example A

Two friends in JLT, Dubai

Weekly burger order for two, usually around AED 120 including delivery. By using UAE Delivery Deals filters for “combo” and “delivery under AED 5”, they switch to equally rated restaurants that charge AED 8–10 less per order on average.

Result: saving roughly AED 150–180 over a three-month period, enough for an extra night out.

Example B

Family of four in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

Instead of small spontaneous orders, the app nudges them toward one bigger weekly order with family bundles, while highlighting when pickup would make a noticeable difference in price.

Result: fewer delivery fees and clearer planning – they order less often but better quality meals.

Example C

Shared flat in Al Nahda, Sharjah

Students use the app’s simple “per person” calculator to keep flatmate orders fair, even when preferences differ. No more arguments when the bill arrives.

Result: better cost transparency and fewer surprises at the end of the month.

How to get started with the app today

You do not need a long registration form to start seeing better food delivery deals in the UAE.

  1. Open the app store on your phone and search for “UAE Delivery Deals”.
  2. Download the app published by HIHASH CO - FZCO.
  3. Allow location access so we can show restaurants that actually deliver to your address.
  4. Set your preferred language and cuisine types – you can change them anytime.

Within a few minutes, you will see a curated list of nearby options with transparent pricing and clear explanations of which deal is best for you right now.

How we monetise the product – in plain language

  • We earn a small commission from partner restaurants for every completed order placed through the app.
  • Some restaurants pay an additional fee to feature special offers more prominently. These are labelled as “Sponsored”.
  • We do not resell your personal data to third parties or data brokers.

This setup allows us to keep the app free for end users while staying transparent about how and why certain offers appear higher in the list.

Before you go – important notes about privacy and terms

Because this page invites you to install and use our app, we want to highlight a few key legal and privacy points.

For details, always refer to our full Privacy Policy and Terms & Imprint.