Here are the best food delivery services in the UAE (summary, strengths, and when to pick each). I’ve cited recent market and review coverage so you can see how they compare.

Top picks

• Talabat — Best overall / widest coverage and restaurant choice. Strong market share and the largest network across the UAE and wider MENA, plus grocery/pharmacy add‑ons and frequent promos. (baytmagazine.com)

• Deliveroo — Best for premium / fast delivery in central urban areas. Known for partnerships with higher-end restaurants and fast service (Deliveroo Editions/cloud kitchens for exclusive menus). Good if you want speed and premium options. (AVTechnosys.com)

• Careem Food (Careem NOW) — Best if you use a “super‑app” and want rides + orders in one place. Strong loyalty/integration with other Careem services and often competitive delivery fees or subscription perks. (AVTechnosys.com)

• Zomato / Uber Eats — Good alternatives in many areas (Zomato often emphasized for restaurant discovery and ratings; Uber Eats available in parts of the UAE with reliable service). Consider these if a restaurant you want isn’t on Talabat/Deliveroo. (TechRadar.com)

• Noon / Local grocery and quick‑commerce apps (InstaShop, others) — Best for grocery, supermarket and convenience items with very fast delivery windows (often within 30–60 minutes). Use these for groceries/essentials rather than restaurant meals. (TravelBlogDubai.com)

How they compare (quick guidance)

• Coverage & choice: Talabat > others (largest restaurant network and geographic reach). (baytmagazine.com)
• Speed & premium picks: Deliveroo typically stronger in speed and fine‑dining partners in central Dubai/Abu Dhabi. (AVTechnosys.com)
• Super‑app convenience: Careem if you want rides, deliveries and other services in one app. (AVTechnosys.com)
• Grocery/fast essentials: InstaShop / Noon Food / Talabat grocery options. (CMOLDS.com)

Practical tips

• Check which app the restaurant partners with — some restaurants are exclusive to one platform.
• Watch promotions/subscriptions (Talabat Pro, Deliveroo Plus, Careem+ etc.) — these can make frequent ordering much cheaper. (CMOLDS.com)
• During peak times (weekend evenings, holidays) expect longer ETAs; premium services sometimes still deliver faster. (TechRadar.com)

If you want, I can:

• Tell you which is best in a specific city/neighborhood in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah), or
• Check current promos and estimated delivery times for a particular restaurant right now.