Grocery List is here!
Shopping for groceries just got easier and faster.
Whether your list is hanging by a magnet on your fridge, in your Notes app, or was sent in a chat, you can now type or take/upload a photo on Careem Groceries. We’ll match your items to help you check out faster.
How it works
Why we built this
More than 60% of Careem Groceries orders start with search and many of you have lists before opening the app, scribbled on paper or saved in your phone. A consistent theme we’ve heard from our customers is that they want even more convenience, specifically, the ability to upload their own grocery list.
“We wanted to take the stress out of weekly grocery shopping, especially for families juggling busy routines. Whether it’s a handwritten list or a screenshot from a text message, our goal is to turn that list into a ready-to-shop cart in seconds. It’s about making life simpler, and bringing more ease and joy into planning the week’s meals.”
– Nia, Lead PM
Why it matters
Traditionally, you would have needed to search item by item: it’s repetitive and time-consuming. Grocery List cuts out the manual work, freeing up your time and making grocery shopping easier, faster and delivered in under 15 minutes!
“Our vision at Careem Engineering is to apply AI meaningfully where it simplifies lives. When our team saw how tedious typing out long grocery lists could be, they built a solution powered by AI tools to extract items from a list. What started as a year-end hackathon experiment became a shipped feature, blending deep learning with product thinking. This is a proud example of how our engineers bring curiosity, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to create a more seamless everyday experience.”
– Yogita, Senior EM
Built for busy lives
Whether you’re planning a week’s worth of meals or rushing to get dinner on the table, Grocery List takes the hassle out of shopping prep. It’s particularly powerful for families, busy professionals, and anyone who already uses lists to stay organized.
“It saved me a lot of time! I love how it brings up options for each item in just one screen for me to choose from. “
– Reem G
“I don’t have to search for each item individually or switch from
one page to another. The checkout process is now easier and faster”
– James K
This is more than a feature, it’s a reflection of our belief that small, smart innovations can make a big impact. We’re not just delivering groceries, we’re designing experiences that simplify mundane tasks and give our customers back what matters most: their time.
Grocery List is our way of bringing convenience, speed and simplicity to your daily life.
From list to doorstep in under 15 minutes. Try Grocery List on the Careem app today!
