Food Partner FAQs | Careem

Your favourite food, your way.

Points of Contact

  • Who can help me with my menu and adding discounts/promotions?

    • You can make all necessary changes and additions by Raising a ticket via the Partner Helpdesk link here.
    • Flat discounts can be added via the vendor portal directly.
    • You can add offers/discounts/cpc activation by emailing partnerssupport.uae@careem.com or by emailing your Account Manager.
    • For more information see section on “Updating your menu”.
  • Who can I speak to regarding a recent or live rider issue?

    To help us support you and enhance our delivery experience please include the relevant order number and full detail of your query.

  • Who can I reach out to for live order support?

    • Our live order support number is +97144540100.

Partner Dashboard

  • What can I use my dashboard for?

    • Creating tickets, changing operational hours, submitting menu changes, submitting image changes, visibility to finances.
  • I’m new to Careem, how can I access my Partner Dashboard?

    • When you are trained and go live you’ll receive an email containing your log in credentials. You’ll have two accounts, one for the owner and one for the operational staff.
  • I’ve lost access to my dashboard, how can I log back in?

  • What’s the expected timeline for requests?

    • Menu changes = 7 working days.
    • Operational hours = 24 hours.
    • We are revamping our operational processes to improve our turn around times but for now please bare with us.

Updating your menu

  • How can I change my whole menu?

    You can make all necessary changes and additions by Raising a ticket via the Partner Helpdesk link here.

  • How can I make menu modifications?

    You can make all necessary changes and additions by Raising a ticket via the Partner Helpdesk link here.

  • How can I add or update my images?

    • You can make all necessary changes and additions by Raising a ticket via the Partner Helpdesk link here.
    • Hero Image | Minimum 1mb, 1125 x 780 pixels, jpg format (see snapshot below).
    • Item Image | Minimum 1mb, 1200 x 1200 pixels, jpg format (see snapshot below).
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  • How can Careem support me with photography and updating my menu images?

    • We have partnered with GetFlashy who can support you by setting up your photography session. We have secured exclusive rates that we are offering at cost to support our partners.
    • GetFLashy offers an easily bookable system, enabling next day session scheduling and 48-72 hour content delivery. Book here! And use CAREEM10 for 10% discount.
  • Why should I add modifiers and upsells in my menu?

    • Menus with relevant upsells have higher average tickets which means more revenue for you as a restaurant.
    • Adding variety makes for a better customer experience and can be the reason a someone chooses to order from you or come back as a loyal customer.
    • You can make all necessary changes and additions by Raising a ticket via the Partner Helpdesk link here.
  • I don't have any modifiers or upsell options, what can I add?

    • The first step is to add sides, starters and drinks to your menu items or options like “make it a combo” by adding fries and a drink for better value.
    • The next step is to add the ability to add ingredients specific to your dish and cuisine such as “add chicken”, “add peppers”, etc.
    • You can make all necessary changes and additions by Raising a ticket via the Partner Helpdesk link here.
  • Can I price my items higher for delivery?

    • We take price parity very seriously. Any price modifications are verified and if are found to be higher than your own menu or other delivery platforms could lead to removal from the Careem platform.

Marketing and Growth

  • How can I grow my brand?

    • There's a variety of tools and strategies a new brand that you can employ.
    • Some strategies could include discounts, platform campaigns (Got Your Back, Dirhams for Delays, etc.) but also some very effective paid tools.
    • Please note you must qualify to enter some of our bigger campaigns. Reach out to your Account Manager to better understand selection criteria.
  • How can I be in a banner at the top?

    • We offer 3 partner banners on the food page which changes every week on Monday.
    • These are highly sought after spaces which are paid but also have strict brand criteria to determine eligibility criteria.
    • To understand more about your eligibility and costs reach out to your Account Manager.
  • How can I be part of the campaigns? How can I find out about what’s coming up?

    • Mass email goes periodically, you can sign up via form in email 2-3 per month.
    • For more questions on visibility please reach out to your AM.
  • Anything else I can do to create loyal customers?

    • Try a “Surprise and Delight”, a simple gesture like a free cookie with a hand written note thanking them and asking them to leave a positive rating can go a long way.

Why good operations are essential

  • How can I check if my open hours are correct?

    • You can check and update via the partner dashboard.
  • How can I mark items as unavailable?

    • Access your partner dashboard.
    • Mark the item unavailable from the menu section.
  • When should I accept a new order?

    • If you are POS integrated, the order will be automatically accepted.
    • For tablet users, you should accept the order immediately to maintain a positive customer experience. Delays can lead to bad ratings and reduced orders.
  • Contacting customer support

    • Our live order support number is +97144540100.

Payments and Finance

  • How often will I be paid?

    • Once a week, every Thursday.
  • What if I have a question about my invoice?

    • Your invoice is sent each month, within the first 10 days of the month
    • Your statement of accounts visible in your dashboard.
  • I was paid the wrong amount, whom can I speak to?

    • Please reach out to your Account Manager immediately.
  • I haven't received my payment yet, whom can I speak to?

    • Please reach out to your Account Manager immediately.