UAE Mobile Application Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The mobile application market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,357.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.3% is expected of the UAE mobile application market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,339.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,357.6
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
10.3%
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UAE mobile application market highlights

  • The UAE mobile application market generated a revenue of USD 1,339.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,357.6 million by 2030.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, apple store was the largest revenue generating store type in 2024.
  • Google Store is the most lucrative store type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Mobile application market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,339.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,357.6 million
Growth rate10.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentApple store
Fastest growing segmentGoogle Store
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationApple Store, Google Store
Key market players worldwideAlphabet Inc Class A, Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp, Amazon.com Inc, Vivendi SE, Netflix Inc, Ubisoft Entertainment, Xiaomi Corp Class B, Practo, Cult.fit


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 0.5% of the global mobile application market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa mobile application market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 2,357.6 million by 2030.

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Mobile Application Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Cult.fit View profile 501-1000 Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia https://www.cult.fit
Practo View profile 5001-10000 Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia https://www.practo.com/
Vivendi SE View profile 39200 42, Avenue de Friedland, Cedex 08, Paris, France, 75380 https://www.vivendi.com
Netflix Inc View profile 13000 121 Albright Way, Los Gatos, CA, United States, 95032 https://www.netflix.com
Xiaomi Corp Class B View profile 33627 Anningzhuang Road, Xiaomi Campus, Haidian District, Beijing, China, People's Republic of https://www.mi.com
Ubisoft Entertainment View profile 19011 2, Avenue Pasteur, Saint-Mande, France, 94160 https://www.ubisoft.com
Alphabet Inc Class A View profile 180895 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94043 https://www.abc.xyz
Microsoft Corp View profile 221000 One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052-6399 https://www.microsoft.com
Apple Inc View profile 161000 One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA, United States, 95014 https://www.apple.com
Amazon.com Inc View profile 1525000 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, United States, 98109-5210 https://www.amazon.com

UAE mobile application market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to mobile application market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Apple store was the largest segment with a revenue share of 65.22% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE mobile application market based on apple store, google store covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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