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.

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13,299 chains in the ranking·UAE·chain — 2 or more active businesses
201–300 of 13,299
RankChainBusinessesEmiratesMarket shareAddresses
201
AO
Arabian OudPerfume store · 25 businesses in the UAE
25 6
<0.1%
202
H&MClothing store · 25 businesses in the UAE
25 6
<0.1%
203
Hotpack GlobalPackaging supply store · 25 businesses in the UAE
25 7
<0.1%
204
SellAnyCarCar market · 25 businesses in the UAE
25 6
<0.1%
205
Soul Senses SpaDay spa · 25 businesses in the UAE
25 3
<0.1%
206
The Cotton CompanyWomen's clothing store · 25 businesses in the UAE
25 6
<0.1%
207
ARABICACafé · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 4
<0.1%
208
Al YalayisGovernment office · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 1
<0.1%
209
BIGmartHypermarket · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 4
<0.1%
210
Benefit CosmeticsWaxing hair removal service · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 5
<0.1%
211
DOCIB PharmacyPharmacy · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 7
<0.1%
212
DaisoDiscount store · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 4
<0.1%
213
Daiso JapanDiscount store · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 5
<0.1%
214
HF
Health FirstPharmacy · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 7
<0.1%
215
Magrabi HealthOphthalmologist · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 2
<0.1%
216
PB
PAUL BakeryFrench restaurant · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 4
<0.1%
217
Puzzle SuppsVitamin and supplements store · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 7
<0.1%
218
RakbankBank · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 5
<0.1%
219
SALTHamburger restaurant · 24 businesses in the UAE
24 4
<0.1%
220
Almajed For OudPerfume store · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 6
<0.1%
221
AramexLogistics service · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 6
<0.1%
222
Bedashing BeautyBeauty salon · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 5
<0.1%
223
DA
DanubeBuilding materials store · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 6
<0.1%
224
Dollar Car RentalCar rental agency · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 3
<0.1%
225
EmaxElectronics store · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 4
<0.1%
226
EI
Emirates India International ExchangeMoney transfer service · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 5
<0.1%
227
Gaelan HospitalMedical clinic · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 1
<0.1%
228
Index ExchangeMoney transfer service · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 4
<0.1%
229
LE
Lari ExchangeMoney transfer service · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 6
<0.1%
230
Maestro PizzaPizza restaurant · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 5
<0.1%
231
MB
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz dealer · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 5
<0.1%
232
NissanCar repair · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 6
<0.1%
233
PL
PlaygameElectronics store · 23 businesses in the UAE
23 2
<0.1%
234
Adil SupermarketSupermarket · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 4
<0.1%
235
Belhasa DrivingDriving school · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 1
<0.1%
236
Best Auto PartsAuto parts store · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 5
<0.1%
237
BounceLuggage storage facility · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 3
<0.1%
238
BO
British Orchard NurseryNursery school · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 3
<0.1%
239
EL
Early LearningToy store · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 4
<0.1%
240
Extel MobileMobile phone store · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 4
<0.1%
241
HyundaiHyundai dealer · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 6
<0.1%
242
KikoCosmetics store · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 6
<0.1%
243
Low CaloriesHealth food restaurant · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 6
<0.1%
244
ME
MedicinaPharmacy · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 5
<0.1%
245
My VaperyTobacco shop · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 3
<0.1%
246
N.BarNail salon · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 3
<0.1%
247
Popular Auto PartsAuto parts store · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 4
<0.1%
248
StayShortLodging · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 1
<0.1%
249
Volleyball AcademyVolleyball club · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 3
<0.1%
250
WA
WaslShopping mall · 22 businesses in the UAE
22 1
<0.1%
251
ABC CargoCourier service · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 7
<0.1%
252
Emirates Driving InstituteDriving school · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 1
<0.1%
253
Jones the GrocerRestaurant · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 3
<0.1%
254
MinisoGift shop · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 5
<0.1%
255
SEWAGovernment office · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 1
<0.1%
256
SaddleCafé · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 5
<0.1%
257
TI
TitanWatch store · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 7
<0.1%
258
maids.cc + nannies + visa servicesHome help service agency · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 2
<0.1%
259
البيكFast food restaurant · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 6
<0.1%
260
فطائر الخليجPie shop · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 5
<0.1%
261
مح
محكمةFederal court · 21 businesses in the UAE
21 5
<0.1%
262
1847 GroomingBarber shop · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 4
<0.1%
263
AnfasicPerfume store · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 6
<0.1%
264
BareMobile phone accessories store · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 6
<0.1%
265
Charles & KeithShoe store · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 5
<0.1%
266
CharleysCheesesteak restaurant · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 3
<0.1%
267
CrocsShoe store · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 6
<0.1%
268
DreamworksDay spa · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 1
<0.1%
269
GS
Grand StoresElectronics store · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 4
<0.1%
270
Habtoor MotorsMitsubishi dealer · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 5
<0.1%
271
Hadi ExchangeMoney transfer service · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 6
<0.1%
272
KatrinaCake shop · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 4
<0.1%
273
Papa Murphy's PizzaPizza restaurant · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 3
<0.1%
274
PappaRotiCafé · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 6
<0.1%
275
Rayna ToursTravel agency · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 2
<0.1%
276
RF
Royal FurnitureFurniture store · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 5
<0.1%
277
Salé Sucré PâtisseriePastry shop · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 4
<0.1%
278
THE MATTRESS STOREFurniture store · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 4
<0.1%
279
TaqadoMexican restaurant · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 3
<0.1%
280
Xpressions StylePerfume store · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 7
<0.1%
281
الطواشShoe store · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 5
<0.1%
282
مش
محطة شحنGovernment office · 20 businesses in the UAE
20 1
<0.1%
283
AL RAHI ROASTERYConfectionery wholesaler · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 4
<0.1%
284
AST DigitalDigital printing service · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 3
<0.1%
285
ChowkingChinese takeaway · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 6
<0.1%
286
Cold Stone CreameryIce cream shop · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 3
<0.1%
287
Coral PerfumesPerfume store · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 4
<0.1%
288
Dr. Joy Dental ClinicDentist · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 1
<0.1%
289
Emirates AuctionAuction house · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 6
<0.1%
290
Falcon PackPackaging company · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 6
<0.1%
291
HomeBoxFurniture store · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 5
<0.1%
292
Karakeeb OutletRetail outlet · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 4
<0.1%
293
Landmark Int Auto Spare PartsAuto parts store · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 6
<0.1%
294
M.A.CCosmetics store · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 3
<0.1%
295
NB
National BankBank · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 6
<0.1%
296
PinkberryFrozen yogurt shop · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 4
<0.1%
297
Pure GoldJewellery store · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 5
<0.1%
298
SFC PlusFast food restaurant · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 5
<0.1%
299
SamsungElectronics store · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 5
<0.1%
300
SapilBeauty products supplier · 19 businesses in the UAE
19 4
<0.1%
The last column — addresses of all businesses of the chain in the UAE
1 2 3 4 … 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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