Careem Food Awards 2025: All The Winners

Careem announces the winners of the very first Careem Awards, celebrating the UAE’s most loved restaurants across both delivery and dine-in categories.

The awards ceremony, held at a flagship ceremony in Dubai, honoured more than 30 category winners across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, voted for by customers through the Careem app earlier this month. The inaugural edition brought together industry leaders, restaurateurs, and food enthusiasts to recognise the best of the UAE’s vibrant F&B scene.

Leading the list is Najd Palace, which took home the award for Best Emirati Restaurant in recognition of its authentic Emirati dishes and consistently high ratings among local diners.

Other Abu Dhabi winners included TukTuk for Best Asian, Asparagus for Healthy Food for Best Healthy Restaurant, Ritaj Restaurant for Best Indian, Beit El Khetyar for Best Middle Eastern, Antonia for Best Italian, Just Burger for Best Burger, and ADNOC Oasis Café for Best Coffee.

Bassel Alnahlaoui, Chief Business Officer at Careem, commented: “The Careem Awards celebrate the restaurants that truly define each city’s food culture. Abu Dhabi’s winners reflect the emirate’s incredible diversity - from local gems like Najd Palace to international favourites such as Antonia and TukTuk. We’re proud to shine a spotlight on the restaurants that our customers love most.”

The Careem Awards marks the UAE’s first restaurant awards ceremony to combine both delivery and dine-in categories, offering a complete picture of the country’s most beloved dining experiences.

To discover the full list of winners or explore UAE’s most popular restaurants, customers can download or open the Careem app and tap the Food section. Careem Plus members also enjoy free delivery on food orders and discounts of up to 50% when dining out.