Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Keeta, an on-demand food delivery platform, has announced the launch of Keeta Karnival, described as its first nationwide food celebration in the UAE spanning all seven emirates.
The campaign will run from 15 October to 31 October 2026, with Keeta saying it will connect customers with “thousands of restaurants” through special offers, limited-time deals, competitions and on-ground experiences. The company framed the promotion around what it calls “Epic Deals, Endless Cravings.”
Discounts and in-app deal windows
Keeta stated that the offers will be aggregated in the Keeta Karnival hub within the Keeta app. According to the release, features include:
- Keeta Around You, which will highlight curated restaurant picks across UAE cities, with discounts of up to 50% at participating restaurants.
- Flash Deals, offering selected deals at AED 19 with free delivery, from Monday to Friday between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
- Keeta Week – The Karnival Edition, running from 18 to 31 October, offering 50% off the full menu, including promotional items, plus free delivery at participating restaurants.
Keeta also said that during the peak promotional window from 15 to 31 October, customers can receive discounts of up to 50% at participating restaurants.
Drone delivery and a vehicle giveaway
The company said Keeta Karnival will extend to some of its Dubai service areas through what it calls Keeta Drone. It named Dubai Silicon Oasis as the area where the promotion will be taken to the skies, and added that customers at Dubai Land, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai and Dubai Silicon Oasis Headquarters can enjoy offers via drone delivery.
Keeta further stated that eligible orders above AED 100 placed between 15 October and 14 November 2026 will be automatically entered into a draw. The company said the giveaway is for a Jetour T2, with the winner to be announced on 16 November.
Additionally, the release said customers paying with eligible Emirates Islamic Visa cards can save up to AED 20 on orders until 1 November.
Community activities at UAE locations
Beyond the app, Keeta said the carnival will include events at malls and venues. The company indicated that a Keeta booth at Global Village in Dubai, located at Happiness Plaza 2, will host games, voucher giveaways and restaurant sampling over two weekends (16-18 and 23-25 October). In Abu Dhabi, it said visitors to Al Forsan Mall during the opening weekend will be able to participate in interactive games and win vouchers.
Company statement and campaign timing
Keeta’s General Manager of Keeta UAE, Lucas Xie, said the company views the UAE’s restaurant variety as something to celebrate, adding that the campaign is intended to give customers reasons to try new restaurants while helping partners reach new audiences.
According to the release, Keeta Karnival runs from 15 October to 31 October 2026, with a peak discount window matching those dates. Keeta Week – The Karnival Edition is listed for 18 to 31 October, while Flash Deals are scheduled for Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
The release also states that all offers are subject to restaurant participation, eligibility, availability and terms and conditions.
About Keeta: The company describes itself as a technology-driven delivery platform connecting consumers with local food and retail merchants and couriers. It says it was launched by Meituan (3690.HK), which owns China’s food delivery platform Meituan Waimai.