It is indeed a trying moment for all us, not only here in Qatar, but around the world. The global pandemic we now call COVID-19 (Corona Virus) has affected a lot of businesses including restaurants and cafes (in some countries, even malls, and hotels). But these businesses still see a thriving potential amidst the situation. In compliance with the recent order of the Qatar government to temporarily stop accepting dine-ins, we are still able to place our orders thru pick-up or delivery via online applications.
Many of these restaurants are also offering their own delivery services, confidently informing the public that they are in compliance not only with the cleanliness standard but are also carrying out safety measures both for their riders and the customers in light of the recent developments in the community. For more details on how to order directly from the restaurants, you may check their individual pages for contact details.
Also, a number of new and small restaurants, have already decided to join the bandwagon as we saw them enrolling in these online delivery apps in order to stay in business. Some may not have the capacity to have their own delivery service and others simply wanted to provide more delivery options to their customers (direct or thru apps).
Here are some of the popular online food delivery companies available in Qatar:
NEW PLAYERS:
FINGERTIPS (https://fingertips.qa/)
Fingertips is an E-commerce business platform that connects people with the best restaurants and grocery stores in Qatar. They started by facilitating door to door delivery service to get flexibility and financial stability to the users. They opened doors to the entire city for innovative customer-focused solutions.
(source: https://fingertips.qa/)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fingertipsqa/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fingertipsQA/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/fingertipsqa
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (APP STORE)
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (GOOGLE PLAY)
WISHBOX (https://wishboxonline.com/)
Wishbox Technologies is a software solution provider driven by innovation-led applications that implement different technologies in full-scope with platforms targeted to deliver a robust, user-friendly interface to enhance business.
Wishbox App, is a free, downloadable first of its kind app in Qatar, is a multi-vendor app that gives access to reach thousands of potential customers in your neighborhood.
A must-have business tool to increase brand awareness, sell your services and products and help grow business grow manifold. (source: https://wishboxonline.com/)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wishboxqatar/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wishboxqa/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wishboxqa
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (APP STORE)
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (GOOGLE PLAY)
RAFEEK (https://www.gorafeeq.com/)
RAFEEQ AL DARB TRADING SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION. Rafeeq is local Qatari food delivery platform aims to provide the best delivery service across Qatar. We guarantee the consumers the fastest delivery and the best quality, with no minimum charge along with the ability to track the order live. (source: https://www.gorafeeq.com/)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gorafeeq.qa/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorafeeq/?hl=en
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorafeeq?lang=en
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (APP STORE)
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (GOOGLE PLAY)
PIONEERS:
TALABAT QATAR (https://www.talabat.com/qatar)
Talabat is a pioneer of online food, grocery and all your daily needs ordering in the Middle East. Housing a wide variety of cuisines from international and local restaurants, Talabat is the go-to destination for food. No matter what cuisine or restaurant you are craving, find it on Talabat in Bahrain, Kuwait, KSA, Qatar, UAE, Oman, and Jordan. (source: https://www.talabat.com/qatar)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Talabat
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/Talabat
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Talabat
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (APP STORE)
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (GOOGLE PLAY)
CARRIAGE QATAR (https://www.trycarriage.com/en/qa)
Carriage offers the fastest food delivery service in the Middle East with an estimated average delivery time of 25 minutes with GPS live tracking that allows you to view your order while being delivered to your premises.
We don’t just offer food delivery service, Carriage also provides on-demand delivery service to Flower shops, Groceries, Electronics & Games, Pharmacies, Pet Supplies, Health Supplement, Optics, Cosmetics & Perfumes, and Baby Supplies.
(source: https://www.trycarriage.com/en/qa)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarriageQatar
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriageqatar/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Carriageqatar
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (APP STORE)
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (GOOGLE PLAY)
ZOMATO QATAR (https://www.zomato.com/doha/order-food-online)
Launched in Delhi 11 years ago, Zomato has grown from a home project to one of the largest food aggregators in the world. We are present in 24 countries and 10000+ cities globally, enabling our vision of better food for more people. We not only connect people to food in every context but work closely with restaurants to enable a sustainable ecosystem.
(source: https://www.zomato.com/doha/order-food-online)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zomatoqa/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zomatoqa/?hl=en
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZomatoQA
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (APP STORE)
- DOWNLOAD THE APP (GOOGLE PLAY)
However, we asked around and found out that ZOMATO QATAR has reformatted itself as an online food aggregator which provides discounts to customers via their latest innovation – ZOMATO GOLD. The likes of Entertainer App, Urban Point, My Book Qatar, QGrabs, Haveez, and Copon will be featured on our next post as soon as dine-ins are permitted.
SUPPORT THE LOCAL BUSINESSES
I would like to end by saying that WE NEED TO SUPPORT the temporary closures so we can stop this virus from further spreading. THIS TOO SHALL PASS… and when it is all gone, then we can fully support our community again.
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COVER PHOTO: A quick snapshot of a food delivery rider while waiting for the traffic signal. Let me also take this chance to remind everyone that give our simple SMILE and THANK YOU to these frontliners (while taking sanitation and protection in mind). On normal occasions, a HIGH FIVE would be great… but not for now, at least.
