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
501–600 of 13,299
RankChainBusinessesEmiratesMarket shareAddresses
501
Unisat Liquor StoreProfessional or business service · 13 businesses in the UAE
13 1
<0.1%
502
VMAXLighting store · 13 businesses in the UAE
13 4
<0.1%
503
VA
VarietyHardware store · 13 businesses in the UAE
13 6
<0.1%
504
Warehouse GymGym · 13 businesses in the UAE
13 2
<0.1%
505
شويترامسSupermarket · 13 businesses in the UAE
13 3
<0.1%
506
مركز القبائلDepartment store · 13 businesses in the UAE
13 2
<0.1%
507
2XL HomeFurniture store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
508
AMIT CareElectronics repair shop · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 5
<0.1%
509
Ahalia ExchangeMoney transfer service · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
510
Al Dhafra InsuranceInsurance company · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
511
American CenterMental health service · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
512
AL
Aquarium LivesAquarium shop · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
513
Basel WatchWatch store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
514
Ben's CookiesBakery · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
515
Beyond the BeachClothing store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
516
Chubby Cheeks NurseryKindergarten · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
517
Claire'sAccessories store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
518
CP
Coffee PlanetCafé · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 1
<0.1%
519
Cozmo TravelTravel agency · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 7
<0.1%
520
Danube HomeHome supply store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 5
<0.1%
521
Dodo PizzaPizza restaurant · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 1
<0.1%
522
Dr ScentFlavours, fragrances and aromas supplier · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
523
DA
Dublin Auto Spare PartsAuto parts store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 6
<0.1%
524
Easy LeaseRental service · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 6
<0.1%
525
GO
GAME OVER PLUSMobile phone store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
526
GOLDEN EYEElectronics store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
527
HH
Harman HouseElectronics store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
528
Holistic LegacyTax consultant · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
529
IH
IHTHIYATIAuto parts store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 6
<0.1%
530
Kanz JewelsJewellery store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 1
<0.1%
531
L'
L'OccitaneHealth and beauty shop · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
532
MA
Magrudy'sBook store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 2
<0.1%
533
Mara LoungeRestaurant · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
534
Maxzi The Good Food ShopRestaurant · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
535
OccasionsCake shop · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
536
Orange WheelsIndoor stadium · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
537
Pan HomeFurniture store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 5
<0.1%
538
Plush TanTanning salon · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
539
Roma OpticalContact lenses supplier · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 6
<0.1%
540
Rumailah CaféCoffee shop · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
541
Shake ShackHamburger restaurant · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
542
Shefaa Al Madeena PharmacyPharmacy · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 2
<0.1%
543
ShoexpressShoe store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 5
<0.1%
544
Speedway Auto Spare PartsAuto body parts supplier · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
545
Stanford NurseryNursery school · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 2
<0.1%
546
Star badmintonBadminton club · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 2
<0.1%
547
StasherLuggage storage facility · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 1
<0.1%
548
SushiArtJapanese restaurant · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 2
<0.1%
549
TGI Friday'sAmerican restaurant · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
550
The Nail SpaNail salon · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 2
<0.1%
551
The Sewing CornerTailor · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 2
<0.1%
552
TM
Therapeutic MassageThai massage therapist · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 1
<0.1%
553
TortillaMexican restaurant · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 2
<0.1%
554
UAEUUniversity · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 1
<0.1%
555
Urban Swim AcademySwimming school · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 1
<0.1%
556
VLCCWeight loss service · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
557
XFit GymGym · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 3
<0.1%
558
dnata TravelTravel agency · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 2
<0.1%
559
اتصالاتTelecommunications company · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
560
ال
الفردان للصرافةMoney transfer service · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
561
درعه DERAAHPerfume store · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 6
<0.1%
562
صيدلية لايفPharmacy · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 4
<0.1%
563
كرسبي كريمPastry restaurant · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 5
<0.1%
564
لايفPharmacy · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 1
<0.1%
565
ما
معهد الشارقةDriving school · 12 businesses in the UAE
12 2
<0.1%
566
ADVANCED CAREPharmacy · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 2
<0.1%
567
AG CARSCar repair · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 4
<0.1%
568
AhaliaMedical centre · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 2
<0.1%
569
Air ArabiaTravel agency · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 6
<0.1%
570
Ajman UniversityAcademic department · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 1
<0.1%
571
Akmal AutoAuto parts store · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 6
<0.1%
572
AA
Al Ain Co-opSupermarket · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 1
<0.1%
573
Al AmaniAuto parts store · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 3
<0.1%
574
Al Dahab ExchangeMoney transfer service · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 4
<0.1%
575
Al MadinaHypermarket · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 2
<0.1%
576
AlliphNotary public · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 3
<0.1%
577
AB
Allo BeirutLebanese restaurant · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 4
<0.1%
578
AO
Asia OpticalsOptician · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 1
<0.1%
579
BB
BEING BUILDERVitamin and supplements store · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 4
<0.1%
580
CG
Cake GalleryBakery · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 3
<0.1%
581
CA
CaractereBarber shop · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 1
<0.1%
582
Classic DanceBallet school · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 3
<0.1%
583
CA
Consular Application Centre (ICAC)Visa and passport office · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 5
<0.1%
584
ELECTRICElectric motor store · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 1
<0.1%
585
EROSElectronics store · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 4
<0.1%
586
EL
European LuxuryMassage therapist · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 1
<0.1%
587
Falcon WholesaleWholesaler · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 4
<0.1%
588
Fun CityRecreation centre · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 3
<0.1%
589
Gemini Building MaterialsBuilding materials supplier · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 3
<0.1%
590
GF
Golden Falcon KarateKarate school · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 3
<0.1%
591
GR
GrandRoseFlorist · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 2
<0.1%
592
Green SkySelf-storage facility · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 2
<0.1%
593
HB
Holland & BarrettVitamin and supplements store · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 3
<0.1%
594
Huff & Puff BurgerHamburger restaurant · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 6
<0.1%
595
IN
INDUWarehouse · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 2
<0.1%
596
JOVIALWatch store · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 5
<0.1%
597
K CornerShoe store · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 6
<0.1%
598
KM
Kumon MathsEducation centre · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 1
<0.1%
599
L'ETORestaurant · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 2
<0.1%
600
LC WaikikiClothing store · 11 businesses in the UAE
11 5
<0.1%
The last column — addresses of all businesses of the chain in the UAE
1 2 … 5 6 7 … 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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