UAE Catering Services Market, By Service Type (Contractual and Non-Contractual), By End User (In-Flight, Oil & Gas, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, Corporate and Others (Holy Sites, Industries, Events, Railways, Defence, etc.)), By Region (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and rest of UAE), Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2017-2027F

Get ready for the UAE Catering Services Market to really take off! We're expecting some serious growth, like a 6.71% jump each year, reaching a whopping USD 4,160.42 million by 2027. Think of catering – or the "food service industry," as some call it – as the art of feeding lots of people delicious food and drinks without breaking the bank. And with those cool theme parties and weddings becoming super popular in the UAE, catering is in higher demand than ever! Need food for a big meeting, conference, or party? Catering's got you covered. Schools, colleges, and even businesses are using catering to feed their people, either with their own team or by hiring someone else. Companies like Emirates Flight Catering, National Catering Services & Foodstuff, and Royal Catering are some of the big names you'll find in the UAE. Some businesses, like Cater Tech Food Catering Services L.L.C., go the extra mile, offering everything you need for your event, from serving staff to custom event planning and top-notch equipment.

It's amazing how catering is changing! People are really thinking about their health, and caterers are stepping up with awesome, nutritious choices like organic foods, healthy snacks, and perfectly balanced vegan meals. Speaking of which, offshore catering is a huge deal in the UAE right now, giving the whole market a big boost! But it's not just about the food; caterers are focusing on making the whole experience better, serving up delicious meals super fast. Check this outIn 2022, ADNOC signed a whopping USD272.31 million contract with four Abu Dhabi companies – Royal Catering, Apex National Catering, National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCT&H), and Sodexo Kelvin – to cater to all their companies from 2022 to 2027. And get this, during the UAE National Day celebrations in 2022, Emirates Flight Catering launched a unique private catering service with amazing, custom Emirati menus! They even have an Emirati Kitchen, where Emirati chefs whip up local favorites for private parties as part of their new special events catering.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant negative impact on the UAE. Catering Services Market in 2020. The authorities implemented periodic lockdowns and strict movement restrictions that prevented people from using public eating services to stop the virus' exponential spread. Due to the ban on public gatherings and the consequent postponement of events like weddings and business meetings, the catering industry suffered enormous financial losses. While 2021 displays a phase of slow market recovery for the top companies in the UAE. catering services market, the upcoming years hold lucrative potential.

Rising Demand for Corporate Catering Services Drives The Market Growth

The corporate sector places a high value on catering services because of their benefits, including hassle-free food arrangements, saving time and money, providing a variety of cuisines, and menu customization. Therefore, the corporate sector's expanding infrastructure expansion, such as creating new offices, has fueled the sector's demand for catering services. To recruit and keep the greatest talent by raising employee happiness and morale, businesses are increasingly providing personalized menus and dining experiences to the staff at discounted rates, boosting the catering services market in UAE.

Rapidly Growing Medical Sector Fueling the Market Growth

Hospital food is super important! Think about itif you're in the hospital trying to get better, what you eat really matters. It needs to be good for you, clean, and show up when it's supposed to. Hospitals usually do a pretty good job of making sure the food is healthy and right for what each patient needs. And especially after COVID-19, everyone is even more focused on how important nutrition and hygiene are. That's why there's a big demand for hospital food catering services to really nail down those patient dietary plans. By the way, the healthcare scene in places like the UAE has just exploded recently. It's partly because the population is growing, but also because the UAE wants to be a big deal for medical tourism. All that growth means even more hospitals need reliable catering services for their patients.

Growing Air Transport Aids The Market Growth

The demand for an expanded plane has grown because of rising air traffic in the United Arab Emirates, rising tourist numbers brought on by popular tourist destinations such as the Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed, etc., as well as an increase in business travel. Airlines are concentrating on providing cutting-edge services through digitalization. Some of the newest trends in the market for in-flight catering services include in-app ordering and contactless payments. As a result, airlines are growing their fleet size to meet the growing number of passengers, increasing demand for inflight catering services.

Market Segmentation

The UAE Catering Services Market is segmented based on service type, end user, region, and competitional landscape. Based on service type, the market is further fragmented into contractual and non-contractual. The market is also categorized into end-user segments into hospitality, in-flight, oil & gas, healthcare, education, corporate, and others (holy sites, industries, events, railways, defense, etc.

Company Profiles

Emirates Flight Catering Company LLC, Royal Catering Services LLC, Al Jazeera International Catering LLC, Baguette Catering Services & Restaurants LLC, Abela & Co LLC, Al Yasat Catering And Restaurant Supplies, E P D Catering Co. LLC, Four N Catering – Sole Proprietorship L.L.C, Eat & Treat Catering Services LLC, Kelvin catering Services & Facilities Management Emirates LLC etc. are among the major market players in the UAE Catering Services Market.

Report Scope

In this report, UAE Catering Services Market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below

• UAE Catering Services Market, By Service Type
• Contractual
• Non- Contractual
• UAE Catering Services Market, By End User
• Hospitality
• In-Flight
• Oil & Gas
• Healthcare
• Education
• Corporate
• Others
• UAE Catering Services Market, By Region

o Dubai

o Abu Dhabi

o Sharjah

o Ajman

o Rest of UAE