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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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13,299 chains in the ranking·UAE·chain — 2 or more active businesses
2001–2100 of 13,299
RankChainBusinessesEmiratesMarket shareAddresses
2001
WestminsterHotel · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2002
WA
White AluminiumPowder coating service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2003
Wise Basketball AcademyBasketball club · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2004
WordcraftTranslation service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 4
<0.1%
2005
XP
Xbue ParfumPerfume store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2006
XP
XproComputer store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2007
YE
YASMAC Equipment Rental & RepairingEquipment rental agency · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2008
Yalla HairHair replacement service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2009
Zaiba JewellersJewellery store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2010
ZS
Zaki SalonBeauty salon · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2011
ZE
Zam ElectronicsElectronics store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2012
AM
al madeenaAir conditioning store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2013
AM
aswaaq MartGrocery store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2014
betterhomesReal estate agency · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2015
blu KioskWater filter supplier · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2016
ET
eTalentManiaTennis club · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2017
IM
izil MoroccanDay spa · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2018
jazzrockersDance school · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2019
kingopticalgroup.comOptician · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 5
<0.1%
2020
LO
locksmithLocksmith · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2021
SA
salimaclothingUniform store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2022
SC
skill club sport swimmingSwimming instructor · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2023
twofour54Video production service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2024
UN
uniCareHealth consultant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2025
ال
الحوراني للجيرTransmission shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2026
الدوري مارتMarket · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2027
اا
الفن الاماراتيClothing store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2028
اا
المحطة الكبرىCar wash · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2029
ال
المقصودHousehold goods wholesaler · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2030
اا
الهيئة العامةGovernment office · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2031
جا
جمعية القواتAssociation / organisation · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2032
جمعية بيتCharity · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2033
صا
صالون الياقوتBarber shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2034
صه
صيدلية هيلث فيرستPharmacy · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2035
عس
عرب سويتسSweets shop · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 4
<0.1%
2036
فج
فندق جراندHotel · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2037
كاربيCar detailing service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2038
كا
كيو اتشWomen's clothing store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 4
<0.1%
2039
لولو اكسبرسSupermarket · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 2
<0.1%
2040
مف
متاجر فزعةGrocery store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2041
ما
مدرسة الشويفاتInternational school · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 5
<0.1%
2042
مأ
مركز أبنائناSpeech pathologist · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2043
مركز الطفلProfessional or business service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2044
مطعم كراتشي دربارPakistani restaurant · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 3
<0.1%
2045
نس
نايس ستايلShoe store · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 4
<0.1%
2046
هأ
هيئة أبوظبيCivil defence · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 1
<0.1%
2047
وزارة تمكينFederal government office · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 4
<0.1%
2048
وأ
وكالة أنباءNews service · 5 businesses in the UAE
5 4
<0.1%
2049
(C
(ELITCO.COM)Electrical supply store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2050
1PressoCoffee machine supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2051
3P
360-PlayEntertainer · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2052
4G
4GYMGym · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2053
5asecLaundry service · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2054
7 Rain JewelleryJewellery store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2055
800 PHARMAPharmacy · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2056
A-MAPAuto parts manufacturer · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2057
AAR LUXEAuto body shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2058
AB Copy PointPrint shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2059
AB Print HouseDigital printing service · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2060
AI
ACCEL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYSoftware company · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2061
AS
ACTVISION Security SolutionSecurity equipment supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2062
AS
AD SupplementsVitamin and supplements store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2063
AD
AD4x4Sports club · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2064
AD
ADMACConstruction company · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2065
AD
ADMMICorporate office · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2066
AB
AFREEN BUILDINGBuilding materials store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2067
AIMMS GroupMarine surveyor · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2068
AJ
AK JewelsJewellery store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2069
AA
AL ANOOdWomen's clothing store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2070
AE
AL EMADIAir conditioning store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2071
AL NISBA TRADINGCar battery store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2072
AS
AL SHAN OPTICALSOptician · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2073
AL SINDScrap metal dealer · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2074
AT
AL TAJ CARGOFreight forwarding and customs clearance · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2075
AE
ALAS EmiratesReady mix concrete supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2076
AL
ALECConstruction company · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2077
AE
ALMASKAN EngineeringEngineering consultant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2078
AT
ANTIOCHIA TURKISH GENTSBarber shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2079
APMJeweller · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2080
AR
AQUA RACE SWIM ACADEMYSwimming school · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2081
ARESMassage supply store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2082
ART Fertility ClinicsFertility clinic · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2083
ATS TechnicAircraft maintenance company · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2084
AZ PerfumesPerfume store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2085
AN
Abdulla & NasirAuto parts store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2086
AG
Absolute GymnasticsGymnastics club · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2087
Abu Al AbidShawarma restaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2088
Abu Dhabi MarineBoat tour agency · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2089
AC
AcaiXpressAçaí shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2090
AdagioHotel · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2091
AD
AddprintStamp shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2092
AG
Adeeb GroupCorporate office · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2093
AP
Adrina PizzaFast food restaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2094
AF
Advanced FiberglassFactory · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2095
AM
Advanced MediaAudio visual equipment supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2096
AD
AdventurelandIndoor stadium · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2097
AesopBeauty supply store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2098
AF
Agri FreshFood products supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2099
AU
AiPOWER UAEGenerator shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2100
AI
AikahElectrical products wholesaler · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
The last column — addresses of all businesses of the chain in the UAE
1 2 … 20 21 22 … 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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