Market Research Report Catering Service Providers in UAE, UAE Catering Co | Page 2

UAE Catering Companies, Catering Service Providers in UAE,
Catering Business in UAE, Catering Services Market, UAE
Catering Market Future The UAE construction sector is
growing through a high growth phase with an increase in
number of projects, investments into green open spaces and
strong government support. This is further supported by the
coming up Dubai Expo event to be held in Dubai in 2020. DH
17 billion has been allotted for infrastructure development till
2020 which will include development of housing, roads,
railways, schools, health facilities and public building. The
catering services also saw higher demand from hotels and
marriage functions in 2016 which were 2.4% higher. Recent
times have seen a shift towards healthy foods and natural
ingredients as lifestyle-related diseases, such has diabetes,
cancer and blood pressure problems have increased. People are
becoming more sensitive regarding lifestyles and hygiene
standards. This change is expected to re-shape the catering
services in channels such as education, health care, business
services, labour camps and hospitality. UAE has been
experiencing dramatic expansion of the health care industry
over the past four decades. This is driven by the needs of a
growing population and UAE’s efforts to become a regional
medical tourism hub. Such developments have augmented the
need for catering services in new hospitals for staff and
patients. UAE has seen a rise in corporate lunch box catering
service with a large number of small catering firms offering a
variety of cuisines. With the advent of internet, customers are
now more knowledgeable about different cuisines and are
demanding a fusion menu. This has been supported by
increased smartphone penetration which has made the process