Dubai tightens rules for online food deliveries

REGULATIONS TO PROTECT CUSTOMERS AND HELP RESTAURANTS RUN BETTER

- BY JUSTIN VARGHESE

If you’ve ever ordered from a food delivery app and felt confused by hidden fees, unclear promotions, or late deliveries, Dubai has taken steps to fix that. New rules from the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT) aim to make online food delivery safer, fairer, and more transparent for everyone — customers and restaurants alike.