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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.

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
2401–2500 of 13,299
RankChainBusinessesEmiratesMarket shareAddresses
2401
EC
Ever Clean LaundryLaundry · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2402
EV
EversendaiArchitectural and engineering model maker · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2403
EW
Expert WritersEducational consultant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2404
EH
Extra HighWarehouse · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2405
E2
Eye 2 Eye OpticsOptician · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2406
EC
Eye ConsultantsEye care centre · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2407
FD
FAHIM DOORGlass and mirror shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2408
FP
FH PARTSAuto parts store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2409
FA
FMA AccountingAuditor · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2410
FahamDoor supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2411
FJ
Fairuz JewelleryJewellery store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2412
Falafel al nileEgyptian restaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2413
FA
FalconAutomation company · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2414
Falcon TrackersGPS supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2415
FA
Farah AlJewellery store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2416
FC
Farahat & Co.Tax consultant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2417
FP
Fares ProductsLeather goods store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2418
FA
FarmazanCabinet maker · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2419
FR
Farsi RestaurantPersian restaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2420
FE
FeathersAccessories store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2421
FA
Federal AuthorityFederal government office · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2422
FS
Final SpecsFlooring contractor · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2423
FE
Firas Engineering ConsultancyEngineering consultant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2424
FS
Firehouse SubsRestaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2425
FE
First ExitSupermarket · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2426
FM
First MedicalLaser hair removal service · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2427
FR
First Response HealthcareHome health care service · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2428
FischerBuilding materials supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2429
FB
Fit BodybuildingGym · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2430
Fit Kids GymnasticsGymnastics centre · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2431
F3
Fitness 360Gym · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2432
FI
Five Iron GolfIndoor golf course · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2433
FG
Flip Gymnastic ClubGymnastics centre · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2434
FL
FlowersFlorist · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2435
FS
Fly SiyanaTravel agency · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2436
FT
Flying Tiger CopenhagenGift shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2437
FL
FlynasTravel agency · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2438
Foodbook RestaurantNon-vegetarian restaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2439
F2
Forever 21Plus size clothing store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2440
Fresh ThreadsLaundry · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2441
FR
FricoFreight forwarding and customs clearance · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2442
FF
Frozen FoodsFrozen food store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2443
FB
Fun BlockChildren's amusement centre · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2444
Fun CityChildren's amusement centre · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2445
Fuze CafeCoffee shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2446
GC
GARAM CHAIKerala restaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2447
GB EquipmentConstruction equipment supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2448
GE
GECOAppliance store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2449
GIG GulfInsurance agency · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2450
GM
GMGCorporate office · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2451
GMNSMSports club · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2452
GTA CarsUsed car dealer · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2453
GP
GULF PRECASTConstruction company · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2454
GS
Galaxy ShippingShipping service · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2455
GanacheChocolate café · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2456
GA
Gargash AutoAuto body shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2457
GA
GasosMarketing consultant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2458
GebalLandscape designer · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2459
GE
GeoscienceLaboratory · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2460
GK
German Karate School Dubai - Karate AltingerKarate school · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2461
GC
Getchecked ClinicMedical centre · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2462
GI
GiffinConstruction company · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2463
Giovanni ChocolateGift shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2464
Glimso جليمسوAccessories store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2465
GC
Glitch cafeCafé · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2466
GE
Global engineeringConstruction company · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2467
Glow AestheticsSkin care clinic · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2468
Golden Falcon ConsultantsChartered accountant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2469
GF
Golden Fist KarateKarate club · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2470
GG
Golden GooseBoutique · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2471
GH
Golden HangersDry cleaner · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2472
GL
Golden LineCeramics wholesaler · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2473
GP
Golden PalaceAuto repair shop · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2474
GO
GoodhandCorporate office · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2475
GG
Grace Gymnastics DubaiGymnastics centre · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2476
Grand GymnasticsGymnastics club · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2477
Grand VisionOptician · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2478
GT
Grant ThorntonCorporate office · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2479
GR
GrapesLiquor store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2480
GF
Great Food RestaurantRestaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2481
GL
Green LaundryDry cleaner · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2482
GM
Green MountainsCorporate office · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2483
GS
Green SignalFlavours, fragrances and aromas supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2484
Green SportSports club · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2485
GG
Gulf GasGas installation service · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2486
GO
Gulf o FlexFactory · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2487
GY
GymnastexGymnastics club · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2488
HAQ Car RentalCar rental agency · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2489
HB
HBLBank · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2490
HCTUniversity · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2491
HF
HIBA FIRE AND SAFETYFire protection consultant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2492
HP
HIGHLINE PEST CONTROLPest control service · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 4
<0.1%
2493
HH
HMB HomesProperty developer · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2494
HA
HafeleBuilding materials supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 2
<0.1%
2495
HB
Hafiz BuildingBuilding materials store · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2496
HA
HaidilaoChinese restaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2497
HE
Hala EquipmentMaterial handling equipment supplier · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 3
<0.1%
2498
HA
Haldiram'sIndian restaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2499
Hamptons Cafe & RestaurantRestaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
2500
Hard RockAmerican restaurant · 4 businesses in the UAE
4 1
<0.1%
The last column — addresses of all businesses of the chain in the UAE
1 2 … 24 25 26 … 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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