Updated 12 November 2026 430,343businesses in the base 3,332categories 13,299chains
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ranking13,299 chainsdata as of 12 November 2026

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.

Emirate
The whole of the UAE
Abu Dhabi
Ajman
Dubai
Fujairah
Ras Al Khaimah
Sharjah
Umm Al Quwain
Sector
All sectors
Food & Drink
Retail & Shopping
Health & Medical
Beauty & Wellness
Sports & Fitness
Education & Childcare
Arts, Entertainment & Leisure
Community, Religious & Public Services
Professional & Business Services
Property, Construction & Trades
Finance & Insurance
Hotels & Travel
Home, Pets & Personal Services
Automotive
Transport & Logistics
Industry, Manufacturing & Wholesale
Agriculture & Forestry
13,299 chains in the ranking·UAE·chain — 2 or more active businesses
1601–1700 of 13,299
RankChainBusinessesEmiratesMarket shareAddresses
1601
Automax ToolsIndustrial equipment supplier · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1602
Axis BankBank · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1603
BA
BNT AirconditioningAir conditioning system supplier · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1604
BOBBI BROWNBeauty supply store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1605
BRAUBeauty salon · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1606
BVLGARIPerfume store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1607
BI
Bachir Ice CreamIce cream shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1608
BO
Bake of sweets and pastriesBakery · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1609
BA
BalhowaimilPerfume store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1610
BalsamDentist · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1611
BO
Bank of SharjahBank · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1612
BA
BankeReal estate agency · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1613
BarakatFruit and vegetable wholesaler · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1614
BA
BattleworldLaser tag centre · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1615
BE
BeSojiVehicle inspection service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1616
Beauty Room Salon & SpaBeauty salon · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1617
BeautyspotBarber shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1618
Bentley EmiratesCar dealer · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1619
BentoyaJapanese restaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1620
BB
Berry buildingBuilding materials supplier · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1621
BE
Best Express CargoShipping service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1622
Beyond BasketballBasketball club · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1623
Bimbino UniformsUniform store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 4
<0.1%
1624
BC
Biryaniwalla & CoRestaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1625
BC
Black CloverClothing store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1626
Black Gold SpaDay spa · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1627
BP
Black Petals FlowersFlorist · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1628
Blue RhineFactory · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1629
BL
Blue lineFactory · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1630
Blue safariWater sports equipment rental service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1631
BC
Bonbird Chicken ShopFast food restaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1632
BorougeChemical plant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1633
BR
BrookSwimming pool contractor · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1634
Brunch & CakeRestaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1635
BF
Bu FaisalUsed furniture store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1636
BurberryClothing store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1637
CAP TennisTennis club · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1638
CH
CHISCoffee shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1639
CS
CONCORD STARSConstruction company · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1640
CA
CaliforcaCleaning products supplier · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1641
CA
CameliciousDairy farm · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1642
Canadian SpecialistHospital · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1643
CH
Candy HeartsSweets shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1644
CA
CapellaBusiness management consultant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1645
CG
Capital GateTour operator · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1646
Car Fare Rent A CarCar rental agency · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1647
CG
Car Garage ExpertAuto repair shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1648
CW
Car WashCar wash · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1649
CA
Care and CureMedical clinic · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1650
CM
Cavendish MaxwellProperty surveyor · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 5
<0.1%
1651
Centara Mirage Beach Resort DubaiRestaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1652
CM
Century MechanicalFactory · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1653
Chattels & MoreFurniture store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1654
Chemist WarehousePharmacy · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1655
Chic Boy InasalFilipino restaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1656
CT
Circle TimeNursery school · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1657
CL
ClairvoyantCleaning service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1658
CS
Clarion ShippingShipping service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1659
CC
Class Cleopatra SalonBeauty salon · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1660
CO
CobblerShoe repair shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1661
CC
Coca-Cola ArenaCar garage · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1662
CO
ContechBuilding materials supplier · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1663
Continental InsuranceInsurance broker · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1664
CO
CornicheBakery · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1665
CrateFurniture store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1666
DA
DAFZAssociation / organisation · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1667
DT
DAWN TYPING SERVICESTyping and printing service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1668
Daffodils NurseryNursery school · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1669
DL
Daily Life Forever52Beauty products supplier · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1670
DanubeProperty developer · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1671
DecathlonSporting goods store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1672
DC
Deep CafeRestaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1673
DeloitteFinancial consultant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 4
<0.1%
1674
DexolTransmission shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 4
<0.1%
1675
DC
Dhabi ContractingConstruction company · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1676
DibberKindergarten · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1677
DS
Dimo's Swimming AcademySwimming instructor · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1678
Dolphin Sports AcademySports school · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1679
DM
Dr MufiquePaediatric surgeon · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1680
DS
Dr.stretchGym · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1681
DD
Dream Draw Perfumes & Cosmetics Trading LLCPerfume store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1682
Drinks & DelightsLiquor store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1683
Dubai Design DistrictCorporate office · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1684
DH
Dubai HoldingHolding company · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1685
Dubai HousekeepingHouse cleaning service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1686
EL&N LondonCoffee shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1687
ES
ESMAHydraulic repair service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1688
ES
EXPRESS STUDIOPhotography studio · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
1689
ES
Easy StorageStorage · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1690
EatalyItalian restaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1691
EG
Eleven GreenHamburger restaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 4
<0.1%
1692
EC
Emirates CeramicBuilding materials store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1693
EL
Emirates LinkConstruction company · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
1694
ER
Emirates RedCharity · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1695
ET
Emirates Truck Spare PartsTruck parts supplier · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1696
EmtechComputer support and services · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1697
EN
EntrecôteRestaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1698
EquitiCorporate office · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1699
EtihadWEFederal government office · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
1700
Euro KidsKindergarten · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
The last column — addresses of all businesses of the chain in the UAE
1 2 … 16 17 18 … 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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