by The UAE’s Dark Kitchens, Ghost Kitchens, Cloud Kitchens market involves the preparation of food in centralized kitchen hubs designed for online food delivery with no storefront dining. Dark kitchens enable restaurant chains and cloud kitchen operators deliver high-quality dishes to customers across the UAE through food aggregators and delivery apps efficiently and cost-effectively. The growing popularity of online food delivery services amidst busy lifestyles has accelerated the demand for virtual restaurant concepts that can maximize profitability through minimum overhead costs.
The UAE’s Dark Kitchens, Ghost Kitchens, Cloud Kitchens Market Size is estimated to be valued at US$ 330.3 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 13% over the forecast period 2023-2030.
Key Takeaways
Key players operating in the UAE’s Dark Kitchens, Ghost Kitchens, Cloud Kitchens market include Kitopi, Sweetheart Kitchen, Kaykroo, COYA Dubai, Freedom Pizza, Project Pie, The Mattar Farm Kitchen, Foody, Dalia Kitchen, OvenFresh. The entry of innovative cloud kitchen players focused on offering a wider variety of cuisines through niche delivery-only brands has captured consumer interest. At the same time, rising health consciousness and preferences for quick meals have boosted the popularity of delivery aggregators, fueling demand for virtual restaurant operators. Several international cloud kitchen chains are now expanding across the UAE to meet the growing appetites of time-strapped residents and tourists seeking diverse gastronomic experiences.
Market Key Trends
The scalability of the cloud kitchen business model enables operators to test multiple cuisine concepts simultaneously with minimum overhead costs through a single commercial kitchen space. This has led to the emergence of multiple virtual restaurants under a single brand. For instance, Project Pie operates three virtual pizza brands – Project Pie, Project Pasta and Project Subs – through a single facility. Such diversification allows operators to target different customer segments and taste profiles more effectively. The flexibility, convenience and affordability offered by dark kitchens are driving their popularity in the UAE’s foodservices industry.
Porter’s Analysis
Threat Of New Entrants: There is moderate threat of entry in this market due to requirement of suitable commercial kitchen space and infrastructure along with certification for food safety standards and hygiene.
Bargaining Power Of Buyers: Buyers have low bargaining power in this market as there exist multiple options for food delivery by various cloud kitchens through online food aggregators and direct ordering.
Bargaining Power Of Suppliers: Suppliers have moderate bargaining power due to availability of alternative suppliers of raw materials, ingredients and consumables required for food preparation.
Threat Of New Substitutes: Threat from substitutes is low as the market sees differentiated offerings based on cuisine types and quality which cannot be fully substituted.
Competitive Rivalry: Competition is intense among existing cloud kitchen players.
Geographical regions
Around 60% of the total market value of UAE Dark Kitchens, Ghost Kitchens, Cloud Kitchens Market is concentrated in Dubai region supported by its vibrant startup ecosystem and demand from working population and tourists.
The fastest growing region for UAE Dark Kitchens, Ghost Kitchens, Cloud Kitchens Market is expected to be Abu Dhabi where double digit growth is forecasted on account of upcoming infrastructure projects and expansion of residential areas driving the consumer base.
What Are The Key Data Covered In This UAE Dark Kitchens/Ghost Kitchens/Cloud Kitchens Market Report?
:- Market CAGR throughout the predicted period
:- Comprehensive information on the aspects that will drive the UAE Dark Kitchens/Ghost Kitchens/Cloud Kitchens’s growth between 2024 and 2031.
:- Accurate calculation of the size of the UAE Dark Kitchens/Ghost Kitchens/Cloud Kitchens and its contribution to the market, with emphasis on the parent market
:- Realistic forecasts of future trends and changes in consumer behaviour
:- UAE Dark Kitchens/Ghost Kitchens/Cloud Kitchens Industry Growth in North America, APAC, Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Africa
:- A complete examination of the market’s competitive landscape, as well as extensive information on vendors
:- Detailed examination of the factors that will impede the expansion of UAE Dark Kitchens/Ghost Kitchens/Cloud Kitchens vendors
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
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