How much is Deliveroo commission in the UAE?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Deliveroo doesn't publish an official restaurant commission rate in the UAE; it is unpublished and set in each restaurant's contract. Market reports put delivery-app commissions generally at roughly 15% to 30% per order. Your own channel — a website, QR codes and WhatsApp — charges 0% commission and a flat monthly fee, starting on Menuthere's Free plan at $0. In the UAE you can take card payments online on the Lite plan through your own account. Updated October 2026.
- Deliveroo does not publish a UAE commission rate; it is set in each restaurant's contract.
- Market reports put delivery-app commissions generally at 15%–30% per order.
- Menuthere is 0% commission on every plan, and Free includes 50 orders a month at $0.
- In the UAE, Stripe opens accounts, so you can take card payments online on Lite through your own account.
- Paid plans (Lite $17/mo, Pro $39/mo) add your domain, online payments and WhatsApp on your own number, with a 14-day free trial.
A direct channel in Dubai and Abu Dhabi at 0%
Menuthere gives you an ordering website, printable QR codes and WhatsApp ordering on your own number, with 0% commission on every order and a Free plan to start. In the UAE you can take card payments online on Lite through your own account, and the money reaches you directly.
Does Deliveroo publish a commission rate in the UAE?
No. Deliveroo does not publish a fixed restaurant commission rate on its UAE pages; it is set in each restaurant's contract based on category, location, order volume and service type (Deliveroo-rider delivery or pickup). Market reports put delivery-app commissions generally at roughly 15% to 30% per order, but your actual figure comes from your own contract.
| Item | Deliveroo | Your channel (Menuthere) |
|---|---|---|
| Rate per order | Unpublished (in contract) | 0% — known |
| Market reference | ~15%–30% generally | Not applicable |
| Card payment online | Through the app | Through your account (Lite, Stripe in UAE) |
| Starting point | Per contract | Free at $0 |
Why might my own channel be cheaper?
Because Deliveroo commission grows with sales, while a flat fee stays the same. For example, at 300 orders averaging AED 70 and a 25% rate, you pay the app about AED 5,250 a month; a fixed paid plan costs the same no matter how orders grow. On Menuthere's Free plan there is no fee up to 50 orders a month. Work out your break-even from your average order.
- Commission = a cut of every order, rising as you grow on Deliveroo.
- A flat fee = one monthly amount, staying the same.
- In the UAE the payment gateway (Stripe) fee is separate from Menuthere and goes to the gateway.
Should I leave Deliveroo and rely on direct orders?
Not all at once. Deliveroo brings discovery and new customers, while your own channel keeps repeat orders commission-free. Keep the app, put a QR code and link on tables, receipts and packaging, and move regulars to WhatsApp and your site. Compare the two in Talabat/HungerStation or my own site.
Who this is a good fit for
- A Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah restaurant or café selling on Deliveroo that wants a channel with a clear cost.
- Owners who can send customers to their own link through QR codes, Google, Instagram and WhatsApp.
- Those who want to take card payments online through their own account in the UAE.
Who this is not for
- A brand-new place with no customer base: the Deliveroo marketplace can bring the first orders while you build your own channel.
- Owners who want the app to handle drivers and discovery entirely; Deliveroo stays useful alongside your channel.
Common follow-up questions
What exactly is Deliveroo's commission in the UAE?
Deliveroo publishes no fixed UAE rate; it is set in each restaurant's contract. As a market reference, delivery apps are generally around 15%–30%, but your actual figure comes from your own contract.
Can I take card payments online in the UAE?
Yes, on Menuthere's Lite plan through your own account, because Stripe opens accounts in the UAE. The money reaches you directly and Menuthere takes no commission on the order.
Can I start an alternative channel for free?
Yes. The Free plan is $0 and includes 50 orders a month, your menu, an ordering website and QR codes. Past 50 orders the menu turns view-only until the 1st, or you upgrade.
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Sources (2)
- Delivery platform commissions (general reference 15–30%), Flow, read 25 October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026