Careem Ramadan trends for 2026 show a significant shift in how customers across Saudi Arabia used the app during the Holy Month, with grocery demand tripling at Suhoor and micro-mobility riders in Medina removing an estimated 40.76 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere.
The company released data on March 30, 2026, covering activity across its DineOut, Market, and Bike services. The figures reflect changes in daily routines, spending patterns, and travel behaviour among millions of users throughout the Kingdom.
Careem DineOut: Late-Night Dining and Record Savings
Careem DineOut, the in-app dining discovery and booking service, recorded peak transactions between 10 and 11 pm during Ramadan. However, the highest spending of the evening occurred between 7 and 8 pm, shortly after Iftar.
The highest single saving recorded on the platform during the month reached SAR 2,388. Moreover, one customer used the service 18 times during Ramadan, making that user the most frequent DineOut customer of the Holy Month.
Careem Market: Suhoor Demand Surges Before Dawn
Careem Market recorded a notable increase in order volumes compared to the pre-Ramadan period. Orders placed around Iftar, between 5 and 6 pm, rose significantly. Meanwhile, Suhoor demand at 4 am more than tripled as customers stocked up before dawn.
The most purchased items reflected classic Ramadan pantry staples. Almarai Yoghurt led in units sold, with customers buying an average of six units per order. Banana was the most widely purchased item by number of unique orders. Almarai Laban ranked third, with customers averaging over seven units per order.
“Careem reports key customer trends across the Everything App during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia, revealing how millions of customers across the Kingdom shifted their routines, gave generously, and leaned on the app to keep pace with the rhythms of the month.”
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Careem Ramadan Trends on Two Wheels: The Darb Al-Sunah Route
Careem Bike activity in Medina produced some of the most distinctive data of the month. The most popular route was the Darb Al-Sunah, the historic path connecting South Haram to Quba Mosque. Tourists and residents used the Careem app to book e-bikes and scooters for the journey after Taraweeh prayers each evening.
One user began a scooter trip at midnight on March 5 from Quba and arrived at the Haram at 5 am, in time for Fajr prayer. Furthermore, one monthly subscriber averaged eight rides per day throughout Ramadan, completing at least one ride every single day of the month.
Environmental Impact of Micro-Mobility During Ramadan
E-bikes and scooters on the Careem platform covered a combined 268 km during Ramadan. As a result, riders removed an estimated 40.76 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere, roughly equivalent to planting 300 palm trees.
The environmental contribution adds a measurable sustainability dimension to the platform’s Ramadan activity. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan, and has served over 75 million customers since its founding in 2012.
Platform Background and Regional Reach
Careem describes itself as an everything app for the greater Middle East, offering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and payment services through a single platform. The company has created earning opportunities for over 3.5 million drivers, referred to internally as Captains, since 2012.
The Medina Bike data, in particular, highlights the intersection of smart mobility and religious tourism in Saudi Arabia, a sector that continues to grow under Vision 2030 initiatives.
