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Are UAE's leading supermarket operators getting

ready for drone delivery?

Lulu in feasibility study for drones in Dubai; ecommerce giants could join in
Last updated: August 30, 2025 | 13:54

Manoj Nair, Business Editor

3 MIN READ

Leading UAE hypermarket retailers and delivery companies are closely looking into drone-based
services.Supplied

Dubai: The hypermarket operator Lulu could launch grocery and other deliveries in Dubai, as
leading retailers and quick service delivery companies give serious thought to how to operate such
new services profitably.

According to informed sources, Lulu has started feasibility studies. But any decision to actually
launch commercial drone-based delivery will need to get the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s approval.
At least one other leading supermarket chain in the UAE is also thinking along the same lines. Gulf
News spoke to some of the other possible contenders in the quick delivery by drone service,
including the biggest ecommerce players. But no confirmation on any such plans were received.

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