In 2004, talabat was created by a group of entrepreneurs, with a vision to make food delivery an easy experience for all. And it was… for our restaurant partners and our customers!
Back then, when there was a little box that connected you to the internet called a modem, (which made funny noises, and provided you internet slower than a tortoise) a customer would place an order online. Our team would then need to disconnect from the internet, phone the restaurant, place the order, and then reconnect back to the internet!
Delivery back then was sometimes also an issue, as there was no Google Maps!
Fast-forward to 2020, we’ve revolutionised the food delivery industry in the MENA region. For customers, it’s now much, much easier – a few taps of an app, and voila, your delivery is on it’s way – with amazing tracking, superfast delivery and the possibility to communicate with the rider in-app.
Now, we also don’t just deliver food. We deliver groceries, flowers, pharmaceuticals, plus a whole lot more! And, we’ve also introduced talabat mart, our q-commerce grocery store, which delivers 24/7, in 30-minutes or less!
We’re also proud to be the region’s largest food delivery and grocery platform, operating in seven different countries throughout the GCC: Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, and Jordan.
One last key part of the story: In 2015, Delivery Hero, acquired us! Since then, we’ve been going from strength to strength. Delivery Hero is one of the leading global online food ordering and delivery marketplaces. It operates in 40+ countries internationally in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East and partners with 500,000+ restaurants.
FAQs
FRANKFURT, Feb 11 (Reuters) - German e-commerce group Rocket Internet agreed to buy Kuwait-based food delivery service Talabat for about 150 million euros ($169.6 million) as part of efforts to create the biggest delivery network outside China.
Who owns talabat now? ›
In 2015, Talabat was acquired by the global German e-commerce group Rocket Internet for US$170 million. It became part of Rocket Internet's business unit Global Online Takeaway Group. In 2016, Rocket Internet's food delivery business, including Talabat, was taken over by online food marketplace Delivery Hero.
What does talabat mean in Arabic? ›
requested. More meanings for طلب (talabat) request verb. التماس, التمس, سأل, مطلب, عريضة, قدم طلبا, رجا, سؤال, شغل شريط demand verb.
What is the mission statement of talabat? ›
Today, talabat lives to help people create and enjoy the moments that matter. With talabat as their trusted sidekick, customers can spend less time preparing food, shopping for groceries, and doing other unimportant tasks and more time doing what matters to them.
Who is the new CEO of talabat? ›
Tomaso Rodriguez, CEO talabat - Dubai Fintech Summit 2023.
What is the net worth of talabat? ›
Initially, Talabat was established by young Kuwaiti entrepreneurs, and it's an inspiring regional success story for passionate young minds in the region. In 2015, Talabat was acquired for US$170 million and is now owned by Delivery Hero, the global leader in online and mobile food ordering.
Does talabat work in the USA? ›
talabat is the home of takeaway in the GCC (Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan) a one-stop shop anytime you want to order your favorite food online.
Does talabat support Israel or Palestine? ›
Talabat donates towards the UN World Food Programme to support its humanitarian relief efforts for people in Palestine.
Did talabat buy zomato? ›
Zomato sold off its UAE operations to Talabat in 2019. However, the former has been rolling out services to the latter in return for cost reimbursem*nt.
Is talabat only in qatar? ›
You can also receive Talabat Credit in Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar. Use your Talabat Credit to order from any restaurant that offers online payment.
In 2004, talabat was created by a group of entrepreneurs, with a vision to make food delivery an easy experience for all. And it was… for our restaurant partners and our customers!
What does talabat pay do? ›
What does Talabat do? We simply take your submitted order and send it to the restaurant through a completely automated process, so you don't have to deal with all the hassle of ordering and we make sure that you receive your order on time, every-time!
What are the three values of talabat? ›
Our three Values are the foundation of our culture.
Make it Happen We commit. We take responsibility.
Who is the new ambassador of talabat? ›
Cristiano Ronaldo has joined talabat as the official brand ambassador. The all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football, and a five-time Ballon D'or winner, has won 32 trophies over the course of his career.
How many drivers does talabat have? ›
With over 15,000 talabat riders across all seven emirates, talabat aims to continuously improve the riders' experience and enhance their well- being, on and off the roads.
What is the market share of talabat in UAE? ›
Talabat had the largest share of the food delivery market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) based on order volume in May 2022 at about 76 percent. Talabat is one of the Middle East's largest online food delivery platforms.
Which country has talabat? ›
talabat is the home of takeaway in the GCC (Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan) a one-stop shop anytime you want to order your favorite food online.
How many riders does talabat have? ›
With over 15,000 talabat riders across all seven emirates, talabat aims to continuously improve the riders' experience and enhance their well- being, on and off the roads.
