{"id":76780,"date":"2025-05-14T19:28:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=76780"},"modified":"2025-05-14T19:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:28:07","slug":"keeta-reveals-saudi-arabias-food-delivery-trends-in-q1-2025-fast-food-leads-sweet-cravings-rise-and-delivery-gets-even-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2025\/05\/14\/keeta-reveals-saudi-arabias-food-delivery-trends-in-q1-2025-fast-food-leads-sweet-cravings-rise-and-delivery-gets-even-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeta reveals Saudi Arabia\u2019s Food Delivery Trends in Q1 2025: Fast Food Leads, Sweet Cravings Rise, and Delivery Gets Even Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Riyadh, Saudi Arabia \u2013 May 14, 2025 \u2013 <\/mark><\/strong>Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China\u2019s on-demand delivery giant, has released Q1 2025 insights, revealing what the Saudi population ordered, where food trends are shifting, and how delivery is becoming a seamless part of daily life. With over 30,000 registered delivery riders and 25,000+ restaurant partners across the Kingdom, Keeta\u2019s footprint is now matched by real-time data on local tastes and behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeta Q1 2025 by the Numbers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The majority of total orders = Fast Food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearly one in five total orders = Desserts &amp; Beverages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>244 orders placed by one user in Q1 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&lt;1 minute = fastest recorded delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAR 4,791 = largest order (with traditional Saudi goat feast and 83 items!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly among the top 5 of total orders nationwide = Italian cuisine<br>Tastes That Defined Q1 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast food was the #1 choice across the Kingdom\u2019s major cities, including Jeddah, Madinah, Makkah. Riyadh followed closely, still ranking among the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arabic cuisine came in as a strong second, especially popular in Al Ahsa, Riyadh, and Dammam\u2014each making around one-fifth of local orders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desserts and beverages together made up nearly 1 in 5 orders, showing a growing craving for indulgent extras, especially during mid-day and evening hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italian cuisine consistently ranked in the top 5 across all major cities, reflecting its steady and widespread popularity in Saudi Arabia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>City-by-City Cravings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jeddah: Burgers, fried chicken, and soft drinks led orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riyadh: Strong demand for grilled meats and Arabic platters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Makkah: Known for large, traditional group meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Madinah: A balance of international chains and sweets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dammam: Arabic meals took precedence over desserts or drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Al Kharj: Topped the Kingdom for beverage orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Al Ahsa: Dual dominance in Arabic meals and dessert cravings<br>Biggest Order? A feast Like No Other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the standout moments from the quarter was a delivery totaling SAR 4,791, the largest single order of the quarter. With 83 items packed into a single drop-off, it pushed the boundaries of what &#8220;on-demand&#8221; really means. The food arrived so fast, it might\u2019ve beaten the customer\u2019s microwave to the finish line. Whether it was a family feast, a surprise celebration, or a week\u2019s worth of planning in one tap, the order showcased Keeta\u2019s ability to deliver more than just meals, it delivers scale, speed, and a whole lot of flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment with Vision 2030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeta\u2019s growth supports Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 ambitions by empowering local businesses, enhancing quality of life through tech, and transforming the food delivery ecosystem with smart, scalable logistics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia \u2013 May 14, 2025 \u2013 Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China\u2019s on-demand delivery giant, has released Q1 2025 insights, revealing what the Saudi population ordered, where food trends are shifting, and how delivery is becoming a seamless part of daily life. 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