Careem’s Quik Launches Lightning-Fast Grocery Delivery in Al Ain

Editorial Team

Last updated 6-11-2025

3 min

Careem's Quik grocery delivery has launched in Al Ain, promising delivery in 15 minutes.

New users receive AED 25 off their first three orders, enhancing customer attraction.

Quik uses "darkstores" and local produce to ensure fast and fresh deliveries.

Plans include expanding product lines to electronics, maintaining their versatile service approach.

More darkstores and Careem Plus benefits aim to boost user experience and convenience.

Careem’s ultra-fast grocery delivery arm, Quik, has officially rolled into Al Ain—good news for anyone who’s ever found themselves out of milk just before breakfast. The service, now live across neighbourhoods like Al Tiwayya, Al Hili and Al Jimi, promises to bring fresh fruit and veg, pantry staples and plenty of household bits to your door in as little as fifteen minutes. That’s not bad going, even by UAE standards.

To sweeten the deal, new Quik users are getting AED 25 off their first three orders. Fair play—it’s a clever way to turn a few curious app-tappers into loyal customers. Abdulla Mohamad, Careem’s General Manager for Abu Dhabi, said the move is all about convenience and improving daily life, adding that Al Ain residents should expect “quality products and ultra-fast delivery at the tap of a button.” Can’t argue with that, really.

Quik’s speed isn’t just about the delivery riders (or Captains, as Careem calls them); it’s also thanks to its network of tightly run “darkstores” dotted around. Everything’s stocked and managed by Careem directly, cutting down those long waits for supermarket queues or third-party pickers. And freshness is a big part of the pitch—produce from UAE farms like Bustanica, Silal and Pure Harvest’s greenhouses is said to make its way to Quik shelves within 24 hours of harvesting. I reckon that kind of setup takes quite a bit of coordination behind the scenes, but it’s clearly paying off.

Interestingly, Quik’s not stopping at food. The company’s planning to roll out a mini electronics aisle soon in Al Ain too—think iPhones, Samsungs, even Dysons and gaming consoles. On the flip side, I can’t help wondering if this might muddle their focus a bit; groceries and gadgets don’t always mix. Still, knowing how fast Careem’s adapted in the past, they’ll probably make it work.

The firm also has more darkstores in the pipeline before 2025 wraps up, aiming to reach more corners of the city. And for Careem Plus members, there’s the usual bonus—free delivery and discounts across rides, food, and DineOut offers, saving up to AED 300 each month for a tidy AED 19. Not too shabby if you’re a frequent user.

As someone who’s spent years covering startups across MENA for **Arageek**, I’ve seen plenty of bold rollouts, but this one feels spot on for Al Ain—a city that’s grown steadily yet still values community and ease. And besides, who doesn’t like skipping the faff of a last-minute grocery run? Careem seems to know exactly which buttons to press.

To get started, users simply need to open or update the Careem app and tap on “Quik.” Simple as that, though we all know how easily these things can become habits… well, at least until payday rolls around. Either way, Al Ain’s mornings just got a whole lot easier—and that’s something to be quietly chuffed about.

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