Talabat food and grocery delivery service

Talabat is the leading food delivery and quick-commerce platform in the Middle East, originally founded in Kuwait in 2004. Over the past two decades, it has expanded its footprint significantly, becoming a household name in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt. The brand revolutionized the regional food industry by transitioning traditional phone-order systems to a streamlined digital marketplace.

In 2015, Talabat was acquired by the German global giant Delivery Hero, marking a significant milestone in its corporate history. Today, as part of the Delivery Hero ecosystem, Talabat leverages advanced logistics technology and AI-driven systems to manage millions of orders. Its operations have expanded beyond restaurant delivery to include 'talabat mart,' a quick-commerce concept that provides grocery deliveries in under 30 minutes via local dark stores.

As of 2024 and looking toward the future, the brand remains under the ultimate ownership of Delivery Hero SE, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Despite its European ownership, Talabat maintains its regional headquarters in Dubai, UAE, ensuring that its services are tailored to the cultural and consumer preferences of the Middle Eastern market. The company continues to lead the digital transformation of the regional retail landscape through continuous innovation and localization.