The UAE Catering Services Market
is anticipated to project robust growth in the forecast period with an
impressive CAGR of 6.71% and reach USD 4,160.42 million by 2027. The catering
service industry is also referred to as the food service industry, which is the
business of delivering food and beverages to a large population satisfyingly
and affordably. The growing popularity of theme-based parties and weddings in
UAE is fueling an increase in the demand for catering services all around the
nation. Large-scale meetings, conferences, parties, and other events can all
benefit from catering services. For institutions like schools, colleges, and
businesses, meals may be provided as part of their services. They either employ
their in-house catering team or hire a third party to source the food. Emirates
Flight Catering, National Catering Services & Foodstuff, Royal Catering,
etc., are some of the best catering services providers in the UAE.
Additionally, some businesses offer full catering services, required during an
event. Cater Tech Food Catering Services L.L.C. is one of the catering
companies offering an all-in-one service to fulfill event's needs, including
service crew supply, custom event management, and high-quality equipment with
excellent service.
Additionally, catering services
are thriving because of the growing customer health consciousness by offering
nutritious meal options such as organic foods, nutritious snacks, and a
well-balanced vegan diet. Offshore catering services is one of the leading segments
in the UAE., which is boosting the catering services market in UAE. Another
significant factor expected to boost the UAE. Catering Services Market in the
coming years has the growing emphasis of catering service by improving the
entire customer experience by delivering high-quality meals & ensuring
minimal waiting time. Moreover, in 2022, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
signed contract worth over USD272.31 million with four Abu Dhabi companies to
provide food catering services to all ADNOC Group companies from 2022 to 2027.
The contract was signed during the first Abu Dhabi International Food
Exhibition with Royal Catering, Apex National Catering, National Corporation
for Tourism & Hotels (NCT&H), and Sodexo Kelvin. In 2022, during UAE National
Day celebrations, Emirates Flight Catering announced the launch of its unique
private catering service, which offers customized menus featuring outstanding
Emirati cuisine. Emirates Flight Catering also introduced Emirati Kitchen,
where local cuisines are prepared for private parties by Emirati chefs, as part
of the new special events catering portfolio.
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 catering services have
a significant part in the catering service market in recovering patients
admitted to the hospital. Therefore, the food provided to patients must be
nourishing, clean, and delivered on time to aid in their faster recovery. Most
hospitals offer good, nourishing food tailored to each patient's disease and
nutritional needs, and since COVID-19, the importance of nutrition and hygiene
has grown significantly. As a result, there is a significant need for the
hospital food catering service to manage the patients' dietary plans. Over the
past years, the healthcare sector in the UAE has grown dramatically. This is
motivated by the demands of an expanding population and the UAE's initiatives
to establish itself as a regional center for medical tourism. These
advancements have increased the need for catering services in new hospitals for
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.
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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.
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Attribute
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Details
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Market
Size Value in 2021
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USD
2779.79 Million
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Revenue
Forecast in 2027F
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USD 4160.42 Million
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Growth
Rate
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6.71%
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Base
Year
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2021
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Historical
Years
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2017 –
2020
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Estimated
Year
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2022
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Forecast
Period
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2023–
2027
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Quantitative
Units
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Revenue in
USD Million, and CAGR for 2017-2021 and 2022-2027
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Report
Coverage
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Revenue
forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends
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Segments
Covered
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Service Type
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End User
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Region
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Regional
Scope
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and Rest of UAE
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Key
Companies Profiled
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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
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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
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed
analysis of the major companies present in UAE Catering Services Market.
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