Dubai & UAE · checked 30 September 2026
POS software for Dubai restaurants & retail
Restaurants and shops in Dubai need a POS that prints VAT-compliant receipts, handles Arabic menus or product names, connects to delivery apps and local payment terminals, and tracks stock.
We compare POS systems on what their vendors confirm for the UAE. Hardware and payment processing are usually priced separately; ask for the full bundle.
What UAE businesses should check
VAT receipts
Confirm VAT-inclusive pricing and tax invoice/receipt layouts that meet UAE VAT rules.
Payments and delivery
Ask which UAE card terminals and delivery platforms integrate natively, and at what extra cost.
Arabic
Bilingual receipts, menus and kitchen tickets matter for many Dubai outlets.
Inventory
For restaurants: recipe-level stock and wastage. For retail: barcodes, variants and multi-branch stock.
POS software: UAE capabilities compared
ConfirmedConfirmed stated on the vendor's official site (click for the source) Not offeredNot offered the vendor says it is not offered Not confirmedNot confirmed no official statement found — ask the vendor. Checked 30 September 2026.
| Product | Sold to UAE businesses | UAE VAT | Arabic interface | Prices published in AED | Office in the UAE | Free trial | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SapaadSapaad | ConfirmedConfirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | ConfirmedConfirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | ConfirmedConfirmed | ConfirmedConfirmed | Essentials: USD 129 / outlet/month, billed annually |
 FoodicsFoodics | ConfirmedConfirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | ConfirmedConfirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Starter Bundle: AED 199 / month, billed annually |
 Shopify POSShopify | ConfirmedConfirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | ConfirmedConfirmed | Basic: USD 24 / month |
 Oracle MICROS SimphonyOracle | ConfirmedConfirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Not confirmedNot confirmed | Not published |
The products
SapaadSapaadCloud-native restaurant POS with multi-channel ordering
4 UAE facts confirmed on the vendor's site
FoodicsFoodicsCloud restaurant POS and management system for MENA restaurants
2 UAE facts confirmed on the vendor's site
Shopify POSShopifyUnified in-store and online selling for retailers
2 UAE facts confirmed on the vendor's site
Oracle MICROS SimphonyOracleEnterprise POS for restaurants, hotels, stadiums and retail
1 UAE facts confirmed on the vendor's site
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions
Is there a free POS for small shops in Dubai?+
A few POS apps offer a free tier; the table shows which ones state it on their official site.
Do POS prices include hardware?+
Usually not. Published prices are typically software subscriptions per outlet or terminal; hardware and payment fees are extra.
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