This article showcases our top picks for the best Arab World based Lifestyle companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Lifestyle industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Arab World Lifestyle Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Namshi
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Namshi, based in Dubai, is an online e-commerce site offering footwear and apparel fashion brands.
Mumzworld
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Mumzworld is the largest e-commerce marketplace in the Middle East for all things mother, baby, and child.
The Luxury Closet
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The Luxury Closet is an online marketplace for buying, selling, and consigning pre-owned luxury items at discounted prices.
Wally
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The easiest and fastest way to manage your financial life in one place. Get clarity. Get smarter. Get in-control.
Tim Hortons Gulf Franchise
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Tim Hortons Gulf Franchise managed by Dubai-based fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate Apparel Group.
Viavii
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Viavii is an AI powered P2P travel experiences platform that offers customization and personalization for every traveler.
YZ Buyer
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YZ Buyer: The e-commerce brand with the highest quality leather products and footwear at factory pricing. Be a YZ (wise) Buyer!
Keeperz
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Online Market Place, Exclusive Discount App, Rewards App, Loyalty Programs, Cashback Rewards, Marketing Solution, Dubai Startups
Nalbes
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The world’s destination for Middle Eastern fashion designers
Jaleesa
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Jaleesa is a marketplace that connects parents with trained & certified babysitters in the local area.
Pectiv
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A revolutionary Nanotechnology sanitary pads on monthly subscription service satisfy women’s need and solve their problems.
Gulf Marketing Group
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Gulf Marketing Group operates across the GCC with a diverse portfolio of brands, retail outlets and services.
Huda Beauty
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One of the world’s fastest-growing beauty brands.
Arabian Oud
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Arabian Oud is a retailer specialized in oriental, incense, and oil perfumes manufacturing.
Al Ahli Holding Group
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Al Ahli Holding Group is a multi-billion dollar international conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of business activities.
Farawlaya.com
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Farawlaya.com showcases designers intimate and home wear apparel for women of all shapes and sizes.
Chalhoub Group
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The Chalhoub Group has been the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955.
Al Naboodah Group
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Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group is among the most well-respected family company names in the UAE.
MarkaVIP
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Markavıp is an exclusive, invitation-only online shopping community focused on the Middle Eastern market.
Zawwali
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Zawwali, based in Algeria, is an online e-commerce site offering Tech & Fashion brands.
almatar
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Booking hotels, Booking flights, Airline tickets, Hotel booking
CIRQY
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CIRQY is a social marketplace for discovering freshly-made local design in the Middle East.
Apparel Group International
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Apparel Group is a fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate.
feel22.com
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feel22.com is the leading online beauty destination in Lebanon.
Bokitta
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‘BOKITTA™” – Designer and manufacturer of the Patented, Pinless, ready to wear Hijab.
Classic Fashion Apparel Industry
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Classic Fashion Apparel produces premium garments of flawless workmanship in line with international quality standards and requirements.
Sukar
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Sukar is a Middle East-based online shopping club that offers deals from designer fashion and lifestyle brands.
Miswag
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Miswag is an online shopping platform that sells a range of products from clothing to consumer electronics, from inside and outside Iraq.
Al Tayer
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Al Tayer Group is a privately-held, diversified company with operations in 12 countries in the Middle East and beyond.
Right Bite
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The Right Bite Nutrition & Catering Services is a specialized centre for expert nutritional consultation & gourmet meal delivery service.
The First Group
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The First Group Passionate about creating hotel dubai property investment opportunities that deliver unparalleled returns.
Alabbar Enterprises
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Alabbar Enterprises is Dubai-based retail group.
Kerzner International
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Kerzner International, building new amazing experiences globally with the One&Only Resorts, Atlantis, and Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort.
Demind
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Demind is a holding company that provides investments for hospitality, ICT, lifestyle, and real estate industries.
Shift Electronics
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Leading Middle East tech & lifestyle distributor
wasl Asset Management Group
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wasl Asset Management Group is one of the largest real estate management companies in Dubai.
Lemonade Fashion
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Lemonade Fashion is an e-commerce platform for designer collections.
SuperMama
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SuperMama is an online Arabian female and family portal that provides information about pregnancy and parenting for mothers.
Squatwolf
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Squatwolf is an online store that sells jackets, hoodies, shorts, jogger pants, leggings, t-shirts, tank tops, sports bras, and accessories.
KCAL
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Kcal, an innovative food and lifestyle company, dedicated to changing the fast food industry.
EButler
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EButler is a premium managed service marketplace that connects consumers to the best service providers in Qatar.
Dukakeen
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Dukakeen is one of the best online shopping site in Bahrain.It offers mobiles,tablets,electronics, clothes,fashion accessories and more.
Hype Energy
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Hype Energy Drinks is not just an energy drink, it’s a lifestyle. Hype gives you the energy to be yourself. Self Belief is key! #BELIEVE
Dkhoon Emirates
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Dkhoon Emirates is an online store of perfume and fragrances products.
Ananasa
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Founded in 2011, Ananasa.com is an online marketplace that enables artisans, artists and designers in the Middle East to sell their
Nail the Deal
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Do you want awesome deals at up to 90% discounts in Dubai? Live, Eat Party like a millionaire everyday! Follow us now welcome to a whole n
Mabel
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Mabel is an online platform for booking beauty treatments at over a thousand salons and spas in the UAE.
Privilee
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Privilee offers a membership program that gives access to beaches, pools, gyms, fitness classes along with member discounts at restaurants.
National Vegetable Oils Company
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National Vegetable Oil Co. is a private company that operates within the food, beverage & tobacco sector focusing on packaged foods & meats.
Coterique
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Coterique is a platform to discover and shop emerging fashion designers from around the world!
Virgin Megastore
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Virgin Megastore is the leading entertainment lifestyle retailer in the MENA region.
Moonshine App – Free Drinks
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Moonshine is the best nightlife app which is a personal guide to finding the finest bars, nightclubs, lounges, restaurants, around town.
Deal In City
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Deal In City is an e-commerce site based in Dubai offering daily deals on fashion, beauty, activities, food and dining, auto, and more.
Benefit Wellness
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Benefit Wellness is a wellness platform that engages users in healthy behavior and is supported with sustainable wellness data.
Lazurde Company For Jewelry
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L’azurde gold and jewelry designer, manufacturer, and distributor, vision of continuous progress in crafting jewelry.
MyDeal
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MyDeal is a company that provides offers in various fields such as travel, lifestyle, shopping, and sports.
Doukani
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Doukani is the most trusted free ad posting site in UAE that brings all buyers and sellers together.
Fustany
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Fustany.com is a fashion and lifestyle portal for Arab women to inspire them to live a life full of creativity.
ALGEDRA Interior Design
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ALGEDRA Interior Design offers interior design engineering services in the United Arab Emirates and GCC region.
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel is a luxurious, alcohol-free beach hotel in Ajman.
Monkey Distribution
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Monkey Distribution is a Funko wholesale distributor for retailers.
Switch Lifestyle
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A first of its kind mobile app in Dubai, aggregating leisure, wellness & fitness services in Dubai.
Qgrabs.com
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Qgrabs.com is an ecommerce platform that supplies consumer electronics items, watches, household products, e-learning kits and accessories.
Ahlan
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The UAE’s bestselling magazine for celebs, fashion, health, beauty and lifestyle, out every Thursday
SAS Egypt
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SAS Egypt is a fashion apparel and accessories importer and distributor.
Decorious Interior Design
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Decorious is a team of competent, enthusiastic and skilled interior designers and architects that strives to offer design projects.
Doodle Factory
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Doodle Factory works with children to create colorful products that helps fund their education and medical needs.
NuYu Fitness AlWaha
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Our boutique fitness centres in Riyadh, enable women of Saudi Arabia to experience freedom and self-expression through exercise.
Integreat Center for Special Needs
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Integreat Center is Dubai’s first holistic center for young adults with special needs 16-25 years.
Anotah
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Anotah is about designing and fashion for ladies, girls and childrens, as well as accessories.
Whites
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Whites is a beauty & lifestyle retailer of cosmetics, makeup, haircare, and lifestyle products in saudi arabia.
Joodek
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Joodek is a multi-country coupons, catalogs & flyers websites present in over 7 countries in the Middle East & North Africa
Refined Marques
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Purchaser and re-seller of exotic and luxury cars.
Etechan International
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Etechan International is a national firm.
Mikura Pearls DMCC
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Specialists in all type Pearls Jewellery
BBLUNT Dubai
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The Haircrafters Company (THC) introduced BBLUNT to the UAE, in 2012 through its maiden Salon in the prestious DIFC.
Aristo Castle Interior Design LLC
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Aristo Castle Interior Design is a U.A.E.-based company that provides residential and commercial design projects to its customers.
Luxury World Key
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Luxury World Key offer personalized concierge services and lifestyle management to individuals and corporations.
Design & Decor Home
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Design & Decor Home is a Dubai-based niche lifestyle brand focused on curating unique and exclusive contemporary interiors.
Missha Middle East
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Misshame is online makeup store that care about beauty of your face and your skin
Bespoken
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Bespoken – Stitching Style to carve the distinct fashion for the Everlasting Impression!
Travel Plan
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Dubai, one among the seven emirates in the UAE,
KANZEK
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KANZEK is a collaborative and transparent brand that makes unparalleled high quality leather handbags without the retail markup.
Mens Club Collection
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Mens Club Collection is an online store that sells men’s blazers, shirts, t-shirts, jackets, jeans, kids sweaters, and accessories.
Virtual Concierge
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Virtual Concierge is the luxury lifestyle loyalty club, like an hotel concierge for your personal life.
Joodly.com
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Joodly is an online shopping portal that aims to turn your everyday online activity into good fortune for others.
Sun City Motors
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Sun City Motors specializes in British, German, American, and Italian luxury cars.
Fewstuff
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Online Style, Design and Music destination focused on bringing contemporary designers and independent labels into people’s lives.
DUMYÉ
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They handcraft rag dolls made with Karmic Goodness. You choose the style, personalize the look and define the purpose.
dotmena
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dotmena has become the destination of choice for advertisers and publishers to expand their reach in the region.
KYRA DIAMONDS FZCO
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‘KYRA’ is UAE’s fastest growing Online retailer of Diamonds, Jewellery, Fashion Accessories, and more.
O100
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O100 is an e-commerce company that offers perfumes, skincare, haircare, and body care products.
Vivandi Trichology Center
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VIVANDI Trichology Center team are experienced in all types of hair loss in men and women.
Amani Retail
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We are a Global Fashion Company who’d like to be synonymous with fashion ” THINK FASHION, THINK AMANI ” .
Daintree Food
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Daintree Food is a fresh, delicious meal plans to reach your optimum health & fitness.
Stylerail
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Stylerail is a social media integrated marketplace for emerging fashion designers.
Startup Maroc
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Startup Morocco is committed to grow the number of successful entrepreneurs and innovative startups in Morocco.