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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The whole of the UAE
Abu Dhabi
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Health & Medical
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13,299 chains in the ranking·UAE·chain — 2 or more active businesses
4001–4100 of 13,299
RankChainBusinessesEmiratesMarket shareAddresses
4001
GB
Gulf BusinessComputer repair service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4002
GC
Gulf CenterCleaning products supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4003
GC
Gulf CraftBoat builder · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4004
GE
Gulf Engineering LLCMechanic workshop · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4005
GP
Gulf PackagingWarehouse · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4006
GP
Gulf PaintsPaint store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4007
GT
Gulf TestCorporate office · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4008
GA
Gulfbio AnalyticalCorporate office · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4009
GU
GulfcryoIndustrial gas supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4010
GU
GulglamFree clinic · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4011
GT
Gulliver TravelsTravel agency · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4012
H20 DenimClothing store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4013
HS
HANGER STOREClothing store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4014
HF
HAVEN FORCEConstruction company · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4015
HA
HAVNLodging · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4016
HP
HBS PrivéSafe and vault shop · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4017
HC
HERITAGE CARPETSCarpet store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4018
HI
HIGHWAYProperty management company · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4019
HH
HLB HamtAccounting firm · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4020
HO
HONORElectronics company · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4021
HP
HPS Play CompanyArchitectural designer · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4022
HA
HUNA AquaticsSwimming school · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4023
HH
Habtoor HospitalityLaundry · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4024
HP
Hadef & PartnersLegal services · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4025
HT
Hair TransplantHair transplantation clinic · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4026
HC
Hairs CultureHair replacement service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4027
HC
Hala Chocolate CafeCafé · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4028
HalliburtonOilfield equipment supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4029
HA
HamidiPerfume store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4030
HL
Handy LoungeMobile phone repair shop · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4031
HD
Handyman-DubaiCraftsman · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4032
HA
Handyman.aeCraftsman · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4033
Hangtime BasketballBasketball club · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4034
HI
Harley International Medical Clinic | AlMedical clinic · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4035
HP
Haroon paint tradingPaint store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4036
HasteAir conditioning system supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4037
Hava GentsBarber shop · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4038
HH
Heal HubPhysiotherapist · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4039
Heal SpaMassage and spa · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4040
HE
HealingThai massage therapist · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4041
HH
Health & HappinessManual therapist · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4042
HE
HealthSensePharmacy · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4043
HP
HealthX PharmacyPharmacy · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4044
HC
Healthy & CoHealth food restaurant · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4045
HS
Healthy SportsSporting goods store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4046
Heart Cottage LaneGift shop · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4047
HE
HedgeAccounting firm · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4048
Heli AdventuresHelicopter charter · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4049
HelicopterHelicopter charter · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4050
HellmannLogistics service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4051
HA
Help AGComputer security service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4052
HH
Hendam Home Appliances TradingHousehold goods wholesaler · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4053
HT
Heritage TouchAntique furniture store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4054
HF
Hi-ForceHydraulic equipment supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4055
HC
Hitech ConcreteConcrete product supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4056
HG
Hitech General trading LLCFood wholesaler · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4057
HS
Hobby SportzHobby store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4058
Homes 4 LifeReal estate agency · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4059
HR
Homestorage RacksStorage · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4060
HM
Hookah MarketProfessional or business service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4061
HO
HorizonImport export company · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4062
HE
Horizon ExchangeCurrency exchange service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4063
HT
Horizon TotalSoftware company · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4064
HC
Hot ClubEclectic restaurant · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4065
HP
Hot PistonzCar repair · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4066
Houri HearingAudiologist · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4067
HO
House of KabilaIndian restaurant · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4068
HO
House of TailorsBespoke tailor · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4069
HT
Houses to HomesInterior construction contractor · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4070
HU
HuQQabazFood and drink business · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4071
HV
Hub VetVeterinarian · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4072
HU
HuloolCorporate office · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4073
HA
Humaid Al KaabiFinancial audit · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4074
HU
HumanspaceFurniture store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4075
HS
Humoud SalmanBuilding materials supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4076
HU
HurghadaBeauty salon · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4077
HusaakCanoe and kayak rental service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4078
HB
Husaini BrothersFastener supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4079
Hush Salon DubaiBeauty salon · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4080
HA
Hussain Aluminium Co LLCAluminium supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4081
HW
Hydro Water SportsWater sports equipment rental service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4082
HY
HydrofitHydraulic equipment supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4083
Hydrotech EngineeringSwimming pool contractor · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4084
HP
Hygiene PestPest control service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4085
HY
HyperamaGrocery store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4086
I-Trust SystemsHome cinema installation · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4087
IB
IBCADTelephone answering service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4088
IF
IFFCODistribution service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4089
IF
IFZACorporate office · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4090
IG
IGFKMartial arts club · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4091
IGPGift shop · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4092
IIPD GlobalTraining centre · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4093
IS
IMS SHIPPINGShipping service · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4094
ID
INDEX DESIGNDesign agency · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4095
IN
INGCOHardware store · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4096
IK
INTERNATIONAL KARATEKarate school · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 2
<0.1%
4097
IO
IOTeeGPS supplier · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 3
<0.1%
4098
IRIS FLOWERSFlorist · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4099
IR
IRTHProperty developer · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
4100
IS
ISCCOConstruction company · 3 businesses in the UAE
3 1
<0.1%
The last column — addresses of all businesses of the chain in the UAE
1 2 … 40 41 42 … 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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