Here are the main food-delivery apps people use in Dubai, with a short note about each and useful availability info:

• Talabat — the largest, most widely used food & grocery delivery app across Dubai and the UAE (huge restaurant selection, groceries, pharmacies, promos). Available across UAE app stores and web. (Talabat.com)

• Deliveroo — popular for fast deliveries and premium/restaurant-partner offerings; operates in Dubai (recent global corporate changes, but service in UAE continues under the Deliveroo brand). Good for upscale restaurants and exclusive “editions” menus. (analyticsinsight.net)

• Careem (Careem NOW / Careem Food) — the regional “super app” that combines rides, deliveries and other services; convenient if you already use Careem for transport. (avtechnosys.com)

• Zomato — in the UAE Zomato shifted away from in‑app food ordering and redirected many users/restaurants to Talabat (Zomato remains for restaurant discovery/reviews). If you’re trying to order food, use Talabat/Deliveroo/Careem instead. (lovin.co)

• InstaShop / grocery express services — if you want groceries / ready meals rather than restaurant delivery, InstaShop, Talabat Mart and supermarket apps (Noon/Amazon.ae supermarket, Carrefour via their apps) are commonly used for fast grocery and convenience deliveries. (Talabat.com)

Notes and tips

• Most residents keep two apps (Talabat + Deliveroo or Careem) because restaurant coverage, promos and delivery speeds vary by neighborhood. (analyticsinsight.net)
• Payment: apps accept card payments and cash on delivery in most cases; contactless/online payment options are common. (apps.apple.com)
• Availability and features can change; if you want I can check the current app-store links, live coverage in a specific Dubai neighborhood (e.g., Dubai Marina, JLT, Downtown), or compare delivery fees and promos for today.