Grocery Delivery Options That Will Keep You Safe At Home
During these challenging times with social distancing and self-isolating being a huge part of our everyday life, adapting to the ‘new normal’ is an ongoing process for most of us. Old habits die hard after all; some of our everyday chores have become an irreplaceable part of our life and we are still looking for new, safer ways to do them.
Grocery shopping is one of those habits. Running to the store everyday is no longer an option if you wish to stay safe and healthy. But while there are plenty of food delivery services, what happens with groceries?
Grocery delivery services are up and rising in Qatar with a plethora of food markets offering their products online for anyone trying to stay at home for as long as possible. Here’s a rundown of the best grocery delivery services around Qatar!
1. Baqaala
If you are located around the Pearl Qatar, Lusail, Westbay, Dafna, Al Markhiya, Duhail, Gharafa, Madinat Khalifa or Al Sadd, you can download Baqaala’s app on Google Play or Apple Store and you will have your groceries delivered to your doorstep at the delivery time you choose!
Information: https://www.baqaala.com/
2. Carrefour
Carrefour’s delivery service is the way to go if you’re new to online grocery shopping as it’s easy to find what you’re looking for and payment options include online payment or cash on delivery. Plus, it’s available via Talabat – one of the most popular online food ordering services in Qatar.
Information: https://www.carrefourqatar.com/
3. Lulu Hypermarket
One of the most popular retail chains in Qatar, offers a wide range of food and non-food consumables on their website as well as three different delivering options: express, standard and a collect-from-store option, using the drive-thru service. You can pay via credit or debit card and the delivery charge is QR15.
Information: https://www.luluhypermarket.com/en-qa/
4. Spar Qatar
Spar is another grocery store available via Talabat, the food and grocery delivery platform. The biggest advantage is that their customer service operates 24/7, so you can contact them anytime via live chat or phone to ensure you’ve placed your order correctly.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/spar.qatar/?hl=en
5. The Hub
If you are at the Pearl area, you can shop from your favorite convenience store from the comfort of your home using the Instashop App. You can use both cash or credit card and delivery is estimated between 30 to 60 minutes. It’s worth mentioning that due to high demand of orders currently, delivery timings may take longer than usual. Payment options include cash on delivery, online payment or payment via credit card.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/thehubdoha/?hl=en
Via InstaShop https://instashop.com/en-qa/
6. Plus Point
Another option for the Pearl, Plus Point is also available via Instashop App, meaning you are just a tap away from your neighborhood supermarket! Payment options include cash on delivery or online payment.
Information: Via InstaShop https://instashop.com/en-qa
7. QFresh
The online seafood store that offers fresh fish and meat at your doorstep is a must, if you love fish or meat. You can download their app on Google Play or use the website to place your order. Minimum order is QR10 and the delivery charge is QR10. Al Rayyan and Muaither Aziza, Ain Khalid and Al Waab are the locations they deliver too.
Information: https://qfreshonline.com/
8. Getit.qa
Available across Qatar, Getit offers fresh food products, dairy and grocery products along with a plethora of other products from mobiles and electronics to appliances and furniture via their website.The delivery charge is QR10 while delivery is free for all orders over QR100.
Information: https://getit.qa/
9. Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s Market delivers fresh products of the best quality at your home. You can pay online, cash on delivery or using a credit or debit card on the day of your delivery with a point-of-sale card machine. The delivery charge is QR30 for orders under QR150.
Information: https://farmersmarket.qa/
10. Suncart
Get your groceries delivered with a just a few taps with Suncart’s Android and iOs app. Select from a wide range of groceries, pick a slot for delivery during the day and choose your location: that’s it! You can pay via Paypal or cash on delivery.
Information: https://www.suncart.co/
Have you used any of the above grocery delivery services? How was your experience? Let us know!