Updated 12 November 2026 430,343businesses in the base 3,332categories 13,299chains
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Largest chains in the UAE

The largest chains in the UAE by the number of active locations: supermarkets, fast food and cafés, banks, fuel stations, fashion, pharmacies, opticians and more. 14% of the businesses in the UAE belong to chains; the first is ADNOC, with 623 businesses.

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The whole of the UAE
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Fujairah
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Finance & Insurance
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Industry, Manufacturing & Wholesale
Agriculture & Forestry
13,299 chains in the ranking·UAE·chain — 2 or more active businesses
1001–1100 of 13,299
RankChainBusinessesEmiratesMarket shareAddresses
1001
UFC GYMGym · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 3
<0.1%
1002
UK
United KarateMartial arts school · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 3
<0.1%
1003
Vietnamese FoodiesProfessional or business service · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 1
<0.1%
1004
Vita Sign Natural Health SupplementsVitamin and supplements store · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 2
<0.1%
1005
VolkswagenVolkswagen dealer · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 3
<0.1%
1006
WhitesDry cleaner · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 2
<0.1%
1007
WO
Wolfi'sBicycle store · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 2
<0.1%
1008
D7
district 7Coffee shop · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 3
<0.1%
1009
fäm PropertiesReal estate agency · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 1
<0.1%
1010
LU
lululemonClothing store · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 2
<0.1%
1011
marhabaTraveller lodge · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 2
<0.1%
1012
RC
radissonhotels.comBar · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 2
<0.1%
1013
tashasRestaurant · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 3
<0.1%
1014
اسبارغوس للمأكولاتHealth food restaurant · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 2
<0.1%
1015
ال
اشبيلية للملبوساتClothing store · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 5
<0.1%
1016
اينوكPetrol station · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 2
<0.1%
1017
بنك أبوظبي الأولMortgage lender · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 3
<0.1%
1018
بد
بنك دبي الإسلاميBank · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 7
<0.1%
1019
حلويات السلطانDessert buffet · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 2
<0.1%
1020
دف
دون فيبزIncense supplier · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 1
<0.1%
1021
لولو هايبر ماركتHypermarket · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 5
<0.1%
1022
وزارة الصحةGovernment office · 8 businesses in the UAE
8 6
<0.1%
1023
AL KHUBAIZI MOTOR CYCLESMotorcycle shop · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 5
<0.1%
1024
Abdul ZahirCar battery store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1025
AP
Afnan PerfumesPerfume store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1026
AG
Aims GroupConstruction company · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1027
AS
Ajman SewerageGovernment office · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1028
Al Ahly AcademySports club · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 5
<0.1%
1029
Al Bustan Tours LLCTravel agency · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1030
AD
Al Dana NurseryNursery school · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1031
Al DawliyahInsurance agency · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 4
<0.1%
1032
AF
Al ForsanSports club · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1033
Al Furqan BookShop مكتبة الفرقانOffice supply store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1034
AH
Al HawaiOffice furniture store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1035
Al HuzaifaFurniture store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1036
Al KhooryHotel · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1037
AM
Al MasaCafeteria · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1038
Al SafadiLebanese restaurant · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1039
Al Sewar AutoTyre repair shop · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 4
<0.1%
1040
AF
Al-Futtaim Body & PaintAuto body shop · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 6
<0.1%
1041
AlfawzanTyre shop · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1042
AJ
Amaar JewelsJewellery store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1043
AN
AnantaraDay spa · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1044
AN
AnnabelleWomen's clothing store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 4
<0.1%
1045
Arabian Soul PerfumesPerfume store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1046
Arakkal Gold and DiamondsJewellery store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1047
ArmaniBoutique · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1048
AY
Artistic YogaYoga studio · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1049
Aspen MedicalMedical clinic · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1050
BaggageTAXILuggage storage facility · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1051
Bait Al ShayRestaurant · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1052
Barbeque NationRestaurant · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1053
Bebax CoffeeCafé · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1054
Best Express CargoShipping service · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1055
BH
BhimaJewellery store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1056
Blue Cloud HolidaysLodging · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1057
BluegroundHoliday apartment rental · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1058
BA
Body AbsFitness room · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1059
Boost My BusinessMarketing agency · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1060
BosporusTurkish restaurant · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1061
CAFUPetrol station · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1062
CAPAROL PAINTSPaint store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 4
<0.1%
1063
CHANDRAN GURUKKAL AYURVEDIC CLINICAyurvedic clinic · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1064
CIOAL TUTORSTutoring service · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1065
CA
CanonElectronics store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1066
Capital HealthMedical centre · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1067
Cara JewellersJewellery store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1068
CC
Cavallo CollectionLeather goods store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1069
CM
Cheeky MonkeysChildren's amusement centre · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 4
<0.1%
1070
ChipotleMexican restaurant · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1071
CinemacityCinema · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1072
CitibankBank · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1073
ClarinsCosmetics store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1074
CL
ClarksShoe store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1075
CloverDental clinic · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1076
CosmocareSkin care clinic · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1077
CO
CosmoplastPlastic products supplier · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1078
CC
Cotti CoffeeCoffee store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1079
DENIBA INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGEMoney transfer service · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 5
<0.1%
1080
DNA Health & WellnessMedical centre · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1081
DUOZOULUShoe store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1082
DaikanRamen restaurant · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1083
Dar Al HayMen's tailor · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 4
<0.1%
1084
DT
Digitalpitch TechnologiesInternet marketing service · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1085
DM
Dolce MondoJewellery store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1086
Dr. UshaObstetrician-gynaecologist · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1087
Dubai FishermenIce supplier · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1088
Dubai Holding Community ManagementCommunity centre · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1089
DysonAppliance store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1090
EC CargoCourier service · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 4
<0.1%
1091
EE
ECO ExpressLogistics service · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 6
<0.1%
1092
Easy AccessAccounting firm · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1093
EA
Eat and Drink RestaurantRestaurant · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1094
Emerald RestaurantEclectic restaurant · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1095
Emirates InsuranceInsurance company · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1096
FCITY PerfumePerfume store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
1097
FakeehMedical centre · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 1
<0.1%
1098
FE
FendiAccessories store · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 2
<0.1%
1099
FerticlinicFertility clinic · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 4
<0.1%
1100
GSC CargoLogistics service · 7 businesses in the UAE
7 3
<0.1%
The last column — addresses of all businesses of the chain in the UAE
1 2 … 10 11 12 … 132 133
Chains and independents
In chains60,792 · 14%
Independents369,551 · 86%

The five largest chains have <0.1% of all businesses in the UAE.

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