A Smart Food Delivery System for an Exclusive Dubai Community
From a design upgrade to a full-scale delivery platform, Apptunix built a powerful multi-app ecosystem tailored to Expo City Dubai’s unique logistical needs.
- 2 user-facing apps
- 3 operational panels
- Native android & ios
- Real-time delivery flow
- 2 zone login blue & green
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Industry Food Delivery
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Location Dubai, UAE
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Services App Development
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Business Type Enterprise
Overview
Expo City Eats is a food ordering app developed exclusively for residents and visitors inside Expo City Dubai. It offers a wide range of meals from Dubai’s top restaurants and supports seamless payments through Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Stripe.
“Built to serve a highly controlled environment with zoned access, multiple delivery modes, and high user expectations.”
The Challenge
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Zonal RestrictionsUsers needed access based on their zone.
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Multiple Delivery Modes Merchants are offered pickup only, delivery only, or both pickup and delivery.
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Real time Resource Availability Merchants and drivers had fluctuating availability.
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Personalization & Customization Each restaurant had unique order variants and pricing models.
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Dispatcher Intelligence Orders had to be assigned based on radius, availability, and location logic.
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Client Requirements
Expo City Dubai approached Apptunix to build a dedicated food delivery solution for its community with the following expectations:
- A multi-app ecosystem (user apps, merchant app, driver app, dispatcher, and admin panel) to manage the entire delivery flow.
- Native Android & iOS apps for a seamless end-user experience.
- Secure digital payments with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Stripe.
- Centralized admin control to manage merchants, users, payments, and discounts.
- Real-time dispatching & tracking to ensure timely deliveries.
- Scalability to support future expansion into new zones, vendors, and user categories.
The Apptunix Solution
- Theme Management (change app look & feel anytime)
- Merchant & User Management
- Sub-admin Roles
- Payment & Discount Settings
- Analytics & Heat Maps
- Assign Drivers Based on Radius
- Manual & Auto Allotment
- Real-time Tracking & Communication
- Define Outlets
- Control Availability
- Real-time Order Flow Visibility
- Optimized Routing
- Time & Task Management
- Rating
- Earnings Tracker
- Customizable Meals
- Multiple Payment Options
- Find Restaurant on Map
- Feedback and Rating System
All apps are natively built and connected through a robust backend using Node.js and MongoDB.
Results & Business Impact
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| App Rating | 4.5 |
| Downloads | 10K+ |
| Operational Efficiency | Improved dispatch accuracy & response time |
| User Feedback | Positive experience for both VIP and general customers |
Scalability: The platform now supports additional zones, vendors, and multiple user categories without structural changes.
Performance: Fast response times, seamless switching between delivery modes, and near-zero crash reports
Tech Stack
Frontend
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Native
Backend
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Node JS
Database
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Mongo DB
Hosting
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AWS
Mobile
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Kotlin (Android)
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Swift (iOS)
Expo City Eats Dubai Success Story
Transforming Urban Dining: A Smart, Scalable Food Delivery Ecosystem for Dubai’s Expo City
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Why This Matters
With the online food delivery market projected to reach $1.65 trillion by 2027, platforms like Expo City Eats show how hyperlocal delivery + customized tech can help brands scale quickly in niche environments.
Apptunix is helping businesses tap into this explosive growth with reliable, end-to-end mobile and web platforms.
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