GCC Cloud Kitchen Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 6.6 Billion By 2033 | CAGR: 13.7%

GCC Cloud Kitchen Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 2.0 Billion

Market Size in 2033: USD 6.6 Billion

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 13.7%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "GCC Cloud Kitchen Market Report by Type (Independent Cloud Kitchen, Commissary/Shared Kitchen, Kitchen Pods), Product Type (Burger and Sandwich, Pizza and Pasta, Chicken, Seafood, Mexican and Asian Food, and Others), Nature (Franchised, Standalone), and Country 2025-2033", the GCC cloud kitchen market size reached USD 2.0 billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 6.6 billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7% during 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of GCC Cloud Kitchen Market

● Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization: AI algorithms analyze real-time sales data from delivery apps to predict order volumes, reducing food waste by 25-30% and ensuring optimal stock levels in high-demand cities like Dubai and Riyadh.

● Personalized Menu Recommendations: Machine learning engines study customer preferences and order history to suggest customized dishes, increasing average order values by 15-20% across platforms like Talabat and Jahez in the GCC.

● Automated Kitchen Operations: AI-powered robotic systems and smart appliances handle food prep and cooking, boosting output by 35% during peak hours while maintaining consistency for multiple virtual brands in shared facilities.

● Dynamic Pricing and Promotions: AI tools adjust menu prices in real-time based on demand, competition, and time of day, enhancing profitability by 10-18% for cloud kitchens in competitive markets like Doha and Manama.

● Delivery Route Optimization: AI-integrated logistics platforms factor in traffic and weather to minimize delivery times by 20-25%, improving customer ratings and enabling faster expansion in sprawling GCC urban areas.

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How Vision 2030 is Transforming GCC Cloud Kitchen Industry

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is significantly transforming the GCC cloud kitchen industry by accelerating digital infrastructure and entrepreneurship, extending benefits region-wide through cross-border tech adoption and supply chain integrations. Investments in e-commerce under the National Transformation Program have grown platforms like HungerStation by 40% in users, lowering barriers for cloud operators to scale virtually and contribute to the Kingdom's USD 8.22 billion online food market by 2030, inspiring similar policies in UAE and Qatar.

Additionally, the vision's tourism push to 100 million annual visitors heightens demand for diverse, on-demand dining, with cloud kitchens supplying localized menus to hotels and events via incentives like R&D grants and streamlined licensing. This has led to expansions like 200+ facilities by regional players, creating thousands of jobs in logistics and fostering GCC-wide collaborations that enhance food security by reducing imports 15-20%.

In the long term, Vision 2030 integrates cloud kitchens into sustainability and innovation frameworks, promoting AI-driven efficiencies to curb waste and support non-oil GDP, projecting Saudi's segment at USD 547.4 million by 2030. This model influences the broader GCC, building a tech-resilient industry that blends cultural culinary heritage with modern scalability for sustained growth.

GCC Cloud Kitchen Market Trends & Drivers

The rapid rise of online food delivery platforms has become a leading trend in the GCC cloud kitchen market, propelled by a young demographic with over 95% smartphone penetration and a preference for contactless ordering post-pandemic. Valued at USD 2.0 billion in 2024, the sector benefits from aggregator partnerships that expand reach without physical storefronts, driving online orders to USD 9.8 billion in 2025 and enabling operators to test diverse cuisines efficiently amid a projected 13.7% CAGR through 2033.

Increasing urbanization and disposable incomes are key drivers, as growing populations in megacities like Riyadh and Abu Dhabi demand convenient, premium meals from shared kitchen models that cut overheads by 40% compared to traditional restaurants. This is amplified by expatriate communities seeking global flavors, with government SME support and low setup costs attracting startups, positioning the market to reach USD 6.6 billion by 2033 while addressing labor shortages through tech.

Sustainability-focused operations represent a growing trend, with cloud kitchens adopting AI for waste reduction and energy-efficient equipment to align with GCC net-zero ambitions amid resource constraints. Venture funding exceeding USD 500 million in 2024 fuels eco-innovations like biodegradable packaging, enhancing brand appeal to conscious consumers and supporting resilience in a sector handling 60% of app-based orders in key hubs.

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GCC Cloud Kitchen Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Type Insights:

● Independent Cloud Kitchen
● Commissary/Shared Kitchen
● Kitchen Pods

Product Type Insights:

● Burger and Sandwich
● Pizza and Pasta
● Chicken
● Seafood
● Mexican and Asian Food
● Others

Nature Insights:

● Franchised
● Standalone

Country Insights:

● Saudi Arabia
● UAE
● Qatar
● Bahrain
● Kuwait
● Oman

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined, along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in GCC Cloud Kitchen Market

● October 2025: Kitopi announced powering over 300 virtual brands in Saudi Arabia, driving 25% growth in online orders and creating 5,000 logistics jobs under Vision 2030 expansions.

● June 2025: Deliveroo piloted AI-optimized drone deliveries in Abu Dhabi, cutting times to 15 minutes and boosting efficiency by 30% amid the sector's 12% annual surge.

● September 2025: CloudEats expanded shared kitchens in Riyadh, handling 60% of app orders and introducing sustainable packaging to align with green initiatives.

● July 2025: Jahez reported record user growth of 40%, fueled by personalized AI menus and partnerships supporting SME cloud startups in Doha.

● May 2025: Noon Food launched eco-friendly cloud hubs in Manama, recycling 25% of waste and attracting USD 200 million in investments for automated facilities.

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