Fast Food Prices in UAE
19 chains compared in AED and USD. Taco Bell is the cheapest, KFC is the most expensive. Part of our Middle East fast food guide.
🏆 Chain Ranking — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Ranked by flagship item price. All prices in AED with USD equivalent. Click any chain for the full menu.
| # | Chain | Flagship | Price | USD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Taco Bell |
Crunchy Taco | د.إ7.98 | $2.17 | Full menu → |
| 🥈 |  Krispy Kreme |
Original Glazed | د.إ8.40 | $2.29 | Full menu → |
| 🥉 |  Dunkin' |
Medium Hot Coffee | د.إ11.78 | $3.21 | Full menu → |
| 4 |  Jollibee |
1pc Chickenjoy | د.إ11.78 | $3.21 | Full menu → |
| 5 |  Hardee's |
Famous Star | د.إ21.06 | $5.74 | Full menu → |
| 6 | Starbucks |
Grande Caffè Latte | د.إ24.27 | $6.61 | Full menu → |
| 7 | McDonald's |
Big Mac | د.إ25.28 | $6.89 | Full menu → |
| 8 |  Popeyes |
Chicken Sandwich | د.إ25.28 | $6.89 | Full menu → |
| 9 | Burger King |
Whopper | د.إ27.39 | $7.46 | Full menu → |
| 10 |  Wendy's |
Dave's Single | د.إ27.39 | $7.46 | Full menu → |
| 11 |  Shake Shack |
ShackBurger | د.إ33.72 | $9.19 | Full menu → |
| 12 |  Panda Express |
Bowl (1 Side + 1 Entree) | د.إ37.56 | $10.23 | Full menu → |
| 13 |  Five Guys |
Hamburger | د.إ37.94 | $10.34 | Full menu → |
| 14 | Subway |
Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) | د.إ42.16 | $11.49 | Full menu → |
| 15 |  Nando's |
Half Chicken | د.إ46.38 | $12.64 | Full menu → |
| 16 |  Papa Johns |
Large Cheese Pizza | د.إ54.82 | $14.94 | Full menu → |
| 17 | Domino's |
Large Pepperoni (Hand Tossed) | د.إ61.16 | $16.66 | Full menu → |
| 18 | Pizza Hut |
Pepperoni (Large) | د.إ67.49 | $18.39 | Full menu → |
| 19 | KFC |
8pc Original Bucket | د.إ97.03 | $26.44 | Full menu → |
💰 5 Cheapest Items Across All Chains
| Chain | Item | Price | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC |
🍫 Brownie | د.إ3.33 | $0.91 |
| Jollibee |
🍔 Yumburger | د.إ3.33 | $0.91 |
| Jollibee |
🥧 Peach Mango Pie | د.إ3.33 | $0.91 |
| McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | د.إ3.76 | $1.02 |
| Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | د.إ4.18 | $1.14 |
🔍 Best Price by Category
Cheapest option in each category across all 19 chains in UAE.
| Category | Chain | Item | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers | Jollibee |
🍔 Yumburger | $0.91 |
| Chicken | Burger King |
🍗 4pc Chicken Nuggets | $2.29 |
| Sides | Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | $1.14 |
| Drinks | Jollibee |
🥤 Coke (Reg) | $1.14 |
| Breakfast | Burger King |
🥔 Hash Browns | $2.63 |
| Donuts | Dunkin' |
🍩 Glazed Donut | $2.06 |
| Shakes | Shake Shack |
🥤 Shake (Vanilla/Choc) | $8.04 |
Fast Food Culture in UAE
The UAE's fast food market is shaped by its extraordinary demographic diversity — a population that is over 80% expatriate, drawn from South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Arab world, and the West. This creates demand for an unusually wide range of international chains, all serving fully halal menus. Dubai in particular has become a launching pad for international fast food brands entering the Middle East.
Fast Food Prices in UAE: Overview
Fast food in UAE is more expensive compared to the United States. The cheapest chain is Taco Bell, where a Crunchy Taco costs د.إ7.98 ($2.17 USD). The most expensive is KFC at $26.44 USD for a comparable item.
Fast food delivery in UAE is available through Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Talabat. Expect a 10-25% markup on in-store prices once platform fees and delivery charges are added.
Tipping is not expected at fast food counters in UAE. Prices are displayed in AED (د.إ).
Explore fast food prices across all of Middle East to compare UAE with neighbouring countries.
Chains not yet operating in UAE include Chick-fil-A, Chipotle.
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