best delivery apps in Riyadh you must download for Ramadan
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Tomorrow (Tuesday April 13) marks the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. Although this year might be slightly different with the announcement that iftar and suhoor buffets are not permitted in restaurants and hotels, you could still have your favourite restaurant dishes at home.
Here are the 10 best food and grocery delivery apps – available in Riyadh – that will tide you over this Ramadan.
Jahez
An on-demand restaurant delivery service that delivers breakfast, lunch and dinner from your favourite restaurants. Can’t decide on your meal? Jahez introduces its fast-selecting tool where it helps you pick the best available restaurant near you. You can also add a special request with your orders under the ‘Comments’ section.
Delivery fee: Varies by restaurant. The total price typically includes the cost of your meal, as well as tax and delivery fees. @jahezapp
HungerStation
Order from restaurants, supermarkets, flower shops and pharmacies. The steps to complete your order are convenient and super-fast, too.
Delivery fee: Varies and minimum order amount required. @hungerstation
Lugmety
Featured deliveries are typically from the higher-end cafes and restaurants. Lugmety is an excellent option if you feel like indulging yourself with a fine-dining experience at home. The app also gets high marks for usability and browsing friendliness.
Delivery fee: A flat rate of SAR20. @lugmety
Mrsool
Mrsool is a little different from the other food delivery services on our list. First off, you can get a lot more than food. It is a delivery service that will pick up just about anything from just about anywhere and deliver it to your doorstep. All you have to do is upload your shopping list on the app, and Mrsool couriers will get them for you. It’s like having your personal shopper.
Delivery fee: Depending on the couriers and location; you will get the exact fee in advance during checkout. @appmrsool
Talabat
A simple way to order food from an assortment of places and menus in your neighbourhood. You can even get access to discount and deals on some of your delivery favourites.
Delivery fee: Varies by restaurant. @talabatksa
ToYou
ToYou is another delivery service that goes beyond the menu. You can get lunch and dinner, groceries, flowers, or even fashion accessories with this app. What’s more, it has an option to schedule a car ride in case your Uber app doesn’t work. We love that the app also features a rating system upon delivery of your order. Here, you can put your feedback based on the merchant and overall customer satisfaction level to rate the representative.
Delivery fee: Varies for each merchant. @toyouksa
The Chefz
Another option if you like a broad database of high-end restaurants, cafes, bakeries and dessert shops. You can search for restaurants, browse through the different food categories, choose the dishes from the menu and finally order food to be delivered to your doorstep.
Delivery fee: Varies by restaurant. @thechefz_
Wssel
Get snacks, drinks and desserts delivered straight to your door in less than 45 minutes. The app interface is simple and makes the food ordering hassle-free.
Delivery fee: Starts from SAR1 (yes, one riyal). @wsselksa
Nana
Nana is a grocery delivery app that gets your groceries delivered from neighbourhood stores, sometimes within the hour. Just add items to your cart and check out. You can get anything from groceries and produce to household items from more than 20 retailers in Riyadh, including Tamimi and Carrefour supermarkets. You can also provide instructions about replacement option for your items.
Delivery fee: Varies for each retailer. @nanaappsa
Freshvery
True to its name, Freshvery prides itself on delivering the freshest produce money can buy. If you’re concerned about where your fruits and vegetables come from, Freshvery is definitely worth checking out. Freshvery generally offers next-day delivery.
Delivery fee: None. @freshveryksa
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