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Arabian Business
31-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Careem shares Ramadan 2025 trends: Massive remittances to India and Pakistan, most popular iftar orders, top bookings
Careem reports key customer trends during Ramadan, highlighting shifts in grocery delivery, food ordering, donations, rides, cross-border payments, and dining out. Careem Food saw a surge in demand, with order volumes rising by 36 per cent during Suhoor hours in March compared to February. The most frequently ordered Suhoor items were The Big Feast from McDonald's and Plain Paratha from Punjab Flower Restaurant. Careem Ramadan trends For Iftar, top choices included the eight-piece Wings Meal from Wingstop in Dubai and Special Haleem from Ritaj Restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The largest single Careem Food order in Dubai was valued at over AED2,460 ($670) for 10 items from Café Bateel, while the most expensive order in Abu Dhabi reached AED1,410 ($384) for 12 items from Behrouz Biryani. Careem's in-app donations service, Right Click, saw a 240 per cent spike in total donations to local NGOs and charities across the UAE, KSA, and Jordan throughout Ramadan compared to February. Careem Pay, the digital payments and remittance service within Careem, recorded a 6 per cent increase in international transfers during Ramadan, led by a 10 per cent growth in transfers to India. Several customers reached the monthly transfer cap of AED450,000 ($122,600) via the India corridor, likely due to increased gifting and donations during the month. One customer sent 46 separate transfers to Pakistan during Ramadan, and Pakistan saw the largest month-on-month increase in transfer volumes. Careem DineOut, the in-app dining discovery and booking service, was a popular choice for Iftar and Suhoor bookings this year. The most booked venues in Dubai included QD's lounge and restaurant at Dubai Creek Resort, Lulu & The Beanstalk in DIFC, and Wagamama at Dubai Hills Mall, while diners in Abu Dhabi favoured Tuk Tuk Restaurant in Khalifa City, Pho 7, and The Irish Vickers. The highest single saving recorded on Careem DineOut during Ramadan was AED6,760 ($1,841) on a booking valued at over AED27,000 ($7,350) at the Terrace Iftar at JW Marriott Marquis. One customer booked through Careem DineOut 31 times during the month, making them the most active foodie of Ramadan. Careem Groceries also saw increased activity during the Holy Month, with orders placed around Iftar rising by 25 per cent, and Suhoor orders surging by 70 per cent. Overall grocery order volumes rose 8 per cent in March compared to February, with the evening peak shifting from 7–8 pm pre-Ramadan to 4–5 pm during. The largest single grocery order in Dubai was valued at more than AED2,800 ($762) for 60 items, while the biggest order in Abu Dhabi exceeded AED 1,400 ($381) for 42 items. Bananas, bottled water, cucumbers, and blueberries were among the most frequently ordered items during Ramadan. The fastest grocery delivery in Dubai was completed in just 1.5 minutes to Al Safa Park Complex, with Abu Dhabi close behind at 2 minutes to Najmat Tower on Al Reem Island. Careem Rides saw that the busiest time in the UAE during Ramadan was around 3pm, likely due to shorter office hours and customers booking their preferred car types for their daily commutes.
Campaign ME
27-03-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Careem reveals shifts in consumer behaviour, preferences, spending during Ramadan
Careem has shared its latest report revealing key customer trends across 'the Everything App' during the Holy Month of Ramadan, highlighting consumer insights on preferences, sales, and spending patterns, including shifts in grocery delivery, food ordering, donations, rides, cross-border payments and dining out. Careem Food witnessed a notable surge in demand, with order volumes rising by 36 per cent during suhoor hours in March, compared with February. In terms of bottom-of-the-funnel sales generated for brands, the most frequently ordered iftar and suhoor items included The Big Feast from McDonald's and Plain Paratha from Punjab Flower Restaurant for suhoor, and the eight-piece Wings Meal from Wingstop in Dubai and Special Haleem from Ritaj Restaurant in Abu Dhabi for iftar. The largest single Careem Food order in Dubai was valued at more than AED 2,460 for 10 items from Café Bateel, while the most expensive order in Abu Dhabi reached AED 1,410 for 12 items from Behrouz Biryani. In line with the spirit of giving during Ramadan, Careem's in-app donations service, Right Click, witnessed a 240 per cent spike in total donations to local NGOs and charities across the UAE, KSA and Jordan throughout the Holy Month compared to February. Careem Groceries also witnessed increased activity during the Holy Month, with orders placed around iftar time – between 5pm and 6 pm each evening – rising by 25 per cent; and orders placed during suhoor – at approximate 4am each morning – surging by 70 per cent. Highlighting a marked shift in consumer spending patterns during Ramadan, overall grocery order volumes rose 8 per cent in March compared with February, with the evening peak shopping hours shifting from 7–8 pm pre-Ramadan to 4–5 pm during the Holy Month. The largest single grocery order in Dubai was valued at more than AED 2,800 for 60 items, while the biggest order in Abu Dhabi exceeded AED 1,400 for 42 items. Bananas, bottled water, cucumbers, and blueberries were among the most frequently ordered items during Ramadan. Careem DineOut, the in-app dining discovery and booking service, also was a popular choice for iftar and suhoor bookings this year. The most booked venues in Dubai included QD's Lounge and Restaurant at Dubai Creek Resort, Lulu and The Beanstalk in DIFC, and Wagamama at Dubai Hills Mall, while diners in Abu Dhabi favoured Tuk Tuk Restaurant in Khalifa City, Pho 7 and The Irish Vickers. The highest single saving recorded on Careem DineOut during Ramadan was AED 6,760 on a booking valued at more than AED 27,000 at the Terrace Iftar at JW Marriott Marquis. One customer booked through Careem DineOut 31 times during the month, making them the most active foodie of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Careem Rides witnessed its the busiest time around 3 pm in the UAE, due to shorter office hours. Popular destinations in Dubai included Business Bay, Dubai Mall and The Palm, where most of the brands, agencies and organisation hosted their respective iftars, while in Abu Dhabi, popular spots included Downtown and Hudariyat. Careem Pay, the digital payments and remittance service within Careem, recorded a 6 per cent increase in international transfers during Ramadan, led by a 10 per cent growth in transfers to India. Several customers reached the monthly transfer cap of AED 450,000 via the India corridor, likely due to increased gifting and donations during the month. Pakistan saw the largest month-on-month increase in transfer volumes. For instance, one customer sent 46 separate transfers to Pakistan during Ramadan.
Al Etihad
26-03-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
More UAE residents turn to online deliveries for food, groceries this Ramadan
26 Mar 2025 22:32 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)There has been a spike in online food and delivery orders for suhoor in the UAE this Holy Month of Ramadan, with some residents spending thousands of dirhams in one go, according to data from the popular Careem - an "everything app" that facilitates deliveries, ride hailing, dining, digital payments, and even donations - saw a significant surge in demand across its services during the Holy Month, it said in a recent Press release. Careem Food recorded a 36% jump in early-morning orders (around suhoor time) in March compared to February, with "The Big Feast" from McDonald's and "Plain Paratha" from Punjab Flower Restaurant topping the iftar, Wingstop's 8-piece Wings Meal in Dubai and Ritaj Restaurant's Special Haleem in Abu Dhabi were the most largest single food order reached Dh1,410 in Abu Dhabi and Dh2,460 in Dubai. Grocery Orders Between 4am and 5-6am, around suhoor time, there has been an increase of 70 per cent in orders for Careem Groceries while a spike of 25 per cent was recorded during iftar largest Careem grocery bill recorded in Abu Dhabi stood at more than Dh1,400, while Dubai saw a maximum of Dh2,800 for 60 of the most popular grocery items that residents ordered were bananas, bottled water, cucumbers, and blueberries. Record-breaking Donations With the Holy Month of Ramadan being a season of giving, donations via Careem's in-app service, Right Click, surged by as much as 240% across three countries: the UAE, KSA, and turn, this assisted local NGOs and charitable organisations in making a significant difference during the Holy Pay saw a 6% rise in international remittances, with transfers to India increasing by 10%.Some users reached the monthly transfer cap of Dh450,000, reflecting higher gifting and customer made 46 transfers to Pakistan, which saw the highest month-on-month increase in transfer volume, data showed. Ride Demand Shifts During the Holy Month, changes in transportation trends were also noted. Careem Rides hit peak demand at 3pm on account of shifted work in Abu Dhabi habitually travel to Downtown and Hudariyat, while Business Bay, the Dubai Mall, and The Palm were the hot spots in Dubai, the app's data 2012, Careem has enabled 3.5 million Captains and served more than 75 million customers, facilitating regional entrepreneurship. The platform operates in more than 70+ cities across 10 countries - from Morocco to Pakistan - and continues to simplify lives and drive economic growth.
Khaleej Times
26-03-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: 4am grocery deliveries up by 70% during Ramadan; what residents ordered
Grocery orders placed by UAE residents at 4am have shot up by 70 percent in the month of March as compared to previous months, according to figures released by local company Careem. The data compiled from their Everything App has revealed some unique trends of residents during the holy month of Ramadan. Those who are fasting usually have their pre-dawn meal, called suhoor, before the call to prayer at around 5am. The most frequently ordered suhoor items were The Big Feast from McDonald's and Plain Paratha from Punjab Flower Restaurant. For iftar, when the fast is broken at dusk, the top food choices for UAE residents included an 8-piece Wings Meal from Wingstop in Dubai and the special meat-based dish Haleem from Ritaj Restaurant in Abu Dhabi. Careem's food delivery service saw a surge in demand, with order volumes rising by 36 percent during suhoor hours in March as compared to February. The app also saw the largest single order food during this month in Dubai at a price of over Dh2,460 for 10 items from Café Bateel. Meanwhile in Abu Dhabi, the most expensive order placed cost Dh1,410 for 12 items from Behrouz Biryani. Many residents chose to shop for groceries online during the month, with the app registering an increase in grocery deliveries by 8 per cent in March as compared to February. The evening peak hours shifted to between 4pm and 5pm in Ramadan, as compared to between 7pm and 8 pm in the previous months, with orders placed around iftar – between 5pm and 6 pm – rising by 25 per cent. The largest single grocery order in Dubai cost around Dh2,800 for 60 items, while the biggest order in Abu Dhabi was more than Dh1,400 for 42 items. Bananas, bottled water, cucumbers, and blueberries were among the most frequently ordered items during Ramadan. The fastest grocery delivery in Dubai was completed in just 1.5 minutes to Al Safa Park Complex, while Abu Dhabi was close behind at 2 minutes to Najmat Tower on Al Reem Island. UAE residents were not just ordering in but also going out to eat during this month, using the app's Dine-Out option to get discounts. A customer saved over Dh6,000 on a booking valued at over Dh27,000 at the Terrace Iftar at JW Marriott Marquis while another used the service a whopping 31 times, more than once a day, during the month. International money remittances through the app also showed a 6 per cent increase during the month with a 10 per cent increase in the amount of money being sent to India. Several customers reached the monthly transfer cap of Dh450,000 while sending money to India, most likely due to the increase in gifting and donations during the month. Pakistan saw the largest month-on-month increase in transfer volumes, with one customer sending 46 separate transfers to the country during Ramadan.
