The Internet is actively changing the retail industry. And last but not least, this concerns such a familiar thing as shopping. We've put together 11 popular online product ordering services that replace the hectic supermarket shopping process in the United Arab Emirates.
Fruitful day (only in Dubai)
This fresh fruit delivery service was created by four women. The company offers a subscription service that allows you to plan delivery times. It can be canceled or postponed at the request of the user. A box worth 125 dirhams ($ 34) contains from 15 to 20 varieties of fruit in 25 servings. Mangoes, pineapples and melons are delivered chopped, and blueberries and cherries are already washed and ready to eat. All products are fresh and seasonally appropriate. A trial box costs 100 dirhams ($ 27.2). Customers will receive an email notification before delivery, which must arrive within 24 hours.
The fruit box
The Fruit Box originated in 2014 thanks to Linda Lou and her husband as a fruit delivery service to the office, but later the business grew into a niche, and delivery to customers' homes became an important area of its business. A fruit box worth 95 dirhams ($ 25.9) weighs six kilograms and contains 40 servings of 15 fresh, seasonal and sought-after fruits. Specific names may be replaced as desired. The order arrives at the customer’s door less than 24 hours after placement. Free delivery in Dubai is provided. In other emirates, it is 20 dirhams ($ 5.4).
Farmbox
This service is focused on organic products. It was created last year by three Frenchmen from Dubai and offers a subscription model. You can choose both European products and local ones. Fruits, vegetables and eggs are delivered to customers chilled and packaged in brown paper bags to ensure freshness and readiness for processing. A set of fruits and vegetables costs 129 dirhams ($ 35), only vegetables - 149 dirhams ($ 40.5), only fruits - 119 dirhams ($ 32.4). Delivery is free five days a week in the UAE and is carried out the next day after registration. You can pause your subscription.
Instashop
Download the application to your smartphone and find out where the nearest delivery store is located, for example, Al Maya supermarket, if you live on Reem Island. The service allows you to choose from many products. Everything - from tender chicken breasts to candles for birthday parties - will be on your doorstep in 45 minutes. You can pay in cash upon delivery or use a card. If you ordered a product that is not in stock, the application will send you a notification and offer a replacement.
Quality Food (Dubai only)
This service allows you to create an order from an assortment of fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood and plan delivery. All products are fresh and natural. An order whose value exceeds 100 dirhams ($ 27.2) is delivered free of charge. In other cases, you will need to pay extra 20 dirhams.
Kibsons (Dubai only)
Kibsons allows you to choose from an assortment of fruits and vegetables. Also, this service can replace the traditional purchase of meat, chicken and fish. All products come in containers. Nuts, as well as healthy drinks and dairy products are also available for order. Even if you place an order late in the evening, you can receive it the next morning at no extra charge.
Fishbox (Dubai only)
For a minimum fee of 150 dirhams ($ 40.8), you can count on a variety of fresh fish. The service was created earlier this year. It delivers fresh seafood from around the world right to your door. The site suggests choosing fish, which can be whole, prepared in portions or in the form of fillets. The order will be shipped within 24 hours after confirmation. It is delivered six days a week. The fish comes fresh, packed in airtight containers. In the coming months, the service plans to expand service beyond Dubai.
BulkWhiz (Dubai only)
Take some time to indicate your shopping preferences with the BulkWhiz mobile app and you will never have to do it again. The service focuses on repeated purchases, allowing you not to waste time compiling lists of the same type and the shopping process itself. Items will arrive every two weeks. This is especially important for categories such as household cleaners, detergents and so on.
Arabind (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah only)
The variety of fish available in the service is staggering. Amina Shabida from India created Arabind in 2013, based on her own needs: she could not find fresh fish at an affordable price. Customers can browse the site, add products to their cart and plan delivery times. Products arrive fresh and well packaged. There is an opportunity to buy frozen and thawed fish. Popular names include salmon fillet and shrimp, as well as local fish species. A feature of Arabind is the ability to specify in which particular form this or that product should be delivered.
Springbok (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain only)
This summer, Springbok launched the application, but at that time the service was already well known in the UAE. This premium meat delivery allows you to order fresh products that do not contain harmful additives. For example, the Mid-Week Madness basket for 295 dirhams ($ 80.3) includes 1 kg of natural steaks, 1 kg of gourmet burgers, 1 kg of meatballs, 1 kg of pickled lamb skewers and 1 kg of chicken thighs.
My Quality and Convenience (Dubai only)
If you are a fan of Italian products, this ordering service is exactly what you need. Fresh organic vegetables, pasta and sauces, a weekly box of fruits and vegetables of 150 dirhams ($ 40.8) are the main advantages of My Quality and Convenience. They sell products of various Italian brands and offer free delivery in Dubai.
