UAE On-Demand Home Services Industry: Driven by changing consumer lifestyle and increasing adoption of digitally enabled services

UAE On-Demand Home Services Industry: Driven by changing consumer lifestyle and increasing adoption of digitally enabled services

The publication titled “UAE On-Demand Home Services Industry: Driven by changing consumer lifestyle and increasing adoption of digitally enabled services” provides a comprehensive analysis of the on-demand home services industry by analyzing historical statistics and corresponding developments in the on-demand home services market. The report covers various aspects including on-demand home services industry market size, evolution and market potential, ecosystem, snapshot on marketplace and service providers business model, growth trends and developments, Porter 5 Forces Analysis, rules and regulations, impact of COVID-19, demand drivers, challenges, future trends and outlook of the industry. Insights on competitive landscape of on-demand home services industry and cross comparison between major players operating in the ecosystem namely, marketplaces and service providers is also covered in the report on the basis of company profile, service offerings, Business USP, booking mode, ratings on Apps, customer reviews, cancellation and refund policies, recent development and activity of social media. The report also covers a case study on one of the top marketplaces in UAE, its company profile, reasons for expansion in other geographies, business model, cost structure, revenue stream, marketing strategies, customer relationship, key activities. The report also focuses on the On-Demand Home Services Market Segmentation by Type of Services (Cleaning, Repairs and Maintenance, Beauty and Others); By Geography (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Other Emirates); By Deployment (Online and Offline). UAE On-Demand Home Services Industry report concludes with projections for the future of the industry including forecasted market size by 2026, and analysts’ take on the future highlighting the major opportunities.The publication titled “UAE On-Demand Home Services Industry Outlook to 2026: Driven by changing consumer lifestyle and increasing adoption of digitally enabled services” provides a comprehensive analysis of the on-demand home services industry by analyzing historical statistics and corresponding developments in the on-demand home services market. The report covers various aspects including on-demand home services industry market size, evolution and market potential, ecosystem, snapshot on marketplace and service providers business model, growth trends and developments, Porter 5 Forces Analysis, rules and regulations, impact of COVID-19, demand drivers, challenges, future trends and outlook of the industry. Insights on competitive landscape of on-demand home services industry and cross comparison between major players operating in the ecosystem namely, marketplaces and service providers is also covered in the report on the basis of company profile, service offerings, Business USP, booking mode, ratings on Apps, customer reviews, cancellation and refund policies, recent development and activity of social media. The report also covers a case study on one of the top marketplaces in UAE, its company profile, reasons for expansion in other geographies, business model, cost structure, revenue stream, marketing strategies, customer relationship, key activities. The report also focuses on the On-Demand Home Services Market Segmentation by Type of Services (Cleaning, Repairs and Maintenance, Beauty and Others); By Geography (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Other Emirates); By Deployment (Online and Offline). UAE On-Demand Home Services Industry report concludes with projections for the future of the industry including forecasted market size by 2026, and analysts’ take on the future highlighting the major opportunities.

UAE On-Demand Home Services Market Overview and Size

UAE’s on-demand home services industry is at a nascent stage. The industry had a single digit growth pre-covid from 2017-2019. During COVID, the industry growth rate spiked due to increasing concern for better hygiene and disinfection. Also, the fear of stepping out of home led to an emergence for on-demand home services in UAE. There has been an increase in the consumer spending from 2016 to 2021. Internet penetration is also high in UAE. Adaptation of applications through smartphones and mobile broadband has created emergent, consumer-facing sites and mobile apps of these on-demand home services companies. Due to the busy schedule of the working women, they are unable to take care of their home, leading to an increase in the demand for home services. Customers look for committed services; hence, marketplaces started emerging and reduced the hassle of customers to look for service providers. Also, there are no hidden costs; an upfront cost is required to be paid by the customers for a particular service availed. The government of the United Arab Emirates announced by decree on November 2020, that foreign investors can fully own local companies without the need for an Emirati sponsor, this will ease the entry of new startups in the industry.

UAE’s On-Demand Home Services Market Segmentation

By Type of Services (Cleaning, Repair and Maintenance, Beauty and Others):

Cleaning services account for the highest market share in the year 2021, in terms of the number of bookings. Beauty services has the second largest market share. the time consumed to go to a salon along with the waiting time is reduced with on-demand home services.

By Geography (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Others):

Dubai has tapped the maximum market share as of 2021.Dubai has maximum of working population, as a result of which on-demand home services are in high demand. Abu Dhabi has the second highest market share. People live in big bungalows or villas, hence, hire full time helpers or maids.

By Deployment (Online, Offline):

Offline model dominates the market in 2021 as people prefer bespoke services, which are not easily available online. People are reluctant to try new service providers or marketplaces that provide online on-demand services.

Competitive Landscape in UAE On-Demand Home Services Industry

UAE’s On-Demand Home Services Industry is highly fragmented with presence of large number of service providers and marketplaces. Marketplaces adopt a lease or an open market business model. These players compete amongst each other on the basis of service offerings, service quality, prices and brand value. Many companies have rebranded themselves to reflect their position in the market and justify the range of service offerings. The report provides a cross comparison of top players in the marketplaces as well as top service providers in UAE. A detailed case study on “Urban Company” is included in the report.

UAE On-Demand Home Services Future Outlook and Projections
The market size is expected to grow at a five-year CAGR of 9.7% by 2026. It is anticipated that the increasing growth of the market size will be fueled by increasing number of service offerings by all the marketplaces and service providers, increasing customer awareness regarding the ease of accessibility of these on-demand home services and growing e-commerce platforms providing services to buyers in a short timeframe.

Key Segments Covered in UAE On-Demand Home Services Industry


By Type of Services

Cleaning
Repair and Maintenance
Beauty
Others

By Geography

Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Others

By Deployment

Online
Offline

Time Period Captured in the Report:

Historical Period: 2017-2021
Forecast Period: 2022F-2026F
UAE On-Demand Home Services Players
Marketplaces
Justlife
Urban Company
ServiceMarket
Rizek
Mr. Usta
Service Providers
Hitches and Glitches
MPlus
Elite Maids
Helpsters Cleaning Services

Key Topics Covered in the Report

Socio-economic Landscape of UAE
Evolution of UAE On-Demand Home Service Industry
Ecosystem of UAE On-Demand Home Service Industry
UAE On-Demand Home Service major entities Business Model
Market Size of On-Demand Home Services Industry by Revenue
Market Segmentation of On-Demand Home Services Industry by services, geography, deployment
Total Addressable, Serviceable Addressable Market of On-Demand Home Services Industry
Demand Drivers and Trends in On-Demand Home Services Industry
Consumer spending and preferences in the On-Demand Home Services Industry
Impact of COVID on demand and user preferences in the On-Demand Home Services Industry
Trends and Developments in On-Demand Home Services Industry
Porter’s Analysis of the On-Demand Home Services Industry
Growth Drivers of the On-Demand Home Services Industry
Challenges faced in the On-Demand Home Services Industry
Government Rules and Regulations in the On-Demand Home Services Industry
Impact of COVID-19 on the On-Demand Home Services Industry
Comparison of Pre and Post COVID scenarios
Competitive Scenario of the On-Demand Home Services Industry
Competition in On-Demand Home Services Marketplace
Competition among On-Demand Home Services Providers
Case Study on Urban Company Business Model
Future Trends and Market Size of On-Demand Home Services Industry by Revenue
Future Market Segmentation of On-Demand Home Services Industry by type of services, geography, deployment
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