Ramadan 2025 with Careem: What you ordered, where you went, and how you sent

March 26, 2025

This Ramadan, people across the region used Careem to move, eat, shop, and support loved ones—faster and more generously than ever. From Suhoor parathas to late-night remittances, here’s a look at how you made the most of the Holy Month with the Everything App.

🍽️ You really didn’t skip Suhoor

Careem Food saw a 36% increase in order volumes during Suhoor hours in March compared to February, with early risers fuelling up on favourites like The Big Feast from McDonald’s and Plain Paratha from Punjab Flower Restaurant.

Iftar brought on the big appetites, too. Some of the most popular picks:

8-piece Wings Meal from Wingstop, Dubai
Special Haleem from Ritaj Restaurant, Abu Dhabi

And some of you celebrated in a big way:

The largest single Iftar food order in Dubai came in at AED 2,462, featuring 10 items from Café Bateel.
In Abu Dhabi, the top order was AED 1,409 with 12 dishes from Behrouz Biryani.

🫶 You gave more than ever

Ramadan is a time for giving—and this year, that spirit was reflected in how you used Careem’s in-app donation service, Right Click. Donations to local NGOs and charities across the UAE, KSA, and Jordan rose by a staggering 240% during the Holy Month compared to February.

💸 Ramadan generosity powered a surge in transfers

You didn’t just spend this Ramadan—you gave. Cross-border remittances through Careem Pay increased by 6%, led by a 10% rise in transfers to India.

A few eye-opening stats:

Several customers hit the AED 450,000 monthly transfer cap—all to India.
One customer made 46 separate transfers to Pakistan throughout the month.
Pakistan saw the largest month-on-month growth in overall transfer volume.

As always, transfers were quick and seamless—especially for those sending to loved ones with local bank accounts.

🍽️ DineOut Iftars and Suhoors, made better with savings

Careem DineOut made discovering and booking Iftar and Suhoor venues easier—and more rewarding.

Most booked venues:

Dubai: QD’s at Dubai Creek Resort, Lulu & The Beanstalk in DIFC, and Wagamama at Dubai Hills Mall
Abu Dhabi: Tuk Tuk Restaurant in Khalifa City, Pho 7, and The Irish Vickers

The biggest single saving? A massive AED 6,760 saved on a booking worth over AED 27,000 at the Terrace Iftar at JW Marriott Marquis. The most active DineOut user booked 31 times during Ramadan, while another customer saved AED 4,650 from just three bookings—highlighting just how much value was on the table.

🛒 Bananas and bottled water ruled your carts

Careem Groceries saw clear shifts in how and when you stocked your kitchens. Overall order volumes rose 8% in March, with specific spikes around meal times:

25% more orders around Iftar (5–6pm)
70% more orders around Suhoor (4am)

Your top Ramadan grocery items?
Bananas, bottled water, cucumbers, and blueberries.

Some impressive numbers:

The largest grocery order in Dubai clocked in at AED 2,800 for 60 items.
In Abu Dhabi, one cart totalled AED 1,400+ for 42 items.
Fastest delivery time? Just 1.5 minutes to Al Safa Park Complex in Dubai. 🏎️💨

🚗 You moved around—just a little earlier than usual

Careem Rides saw a shift in movement patterns across the UAE, with 3:00pm emerging as the busiest time to book a ride.

Top Ramadan destinations included:

Dubai: Business Bay, Dubai Mall, and The Palm
Abu Dhabi: Downtown and Hudariyat

Until next Ramadan…

Thank you for choosing Careem to power your meals, rides, grocery hauls, and moments of giving during the Holy Month. We’re honoured to play a small part in how you move, live, and connect during Ramadan—and every day after.

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