The UAE’s trusted food and beverage distributor since 1980
We bring international FMCG brands to hypermarkets, supermarkets, hotels and restaurants across every emirate, from Panzani pasta and Maille mustard to Al Rabih tahini and Sannine water.
Brands on our shelves
A portfolio of international brands from leading suppliers, covering pasta and sauces, oils, condiments, Lebanese pantry staples, water, rice and snacks.
Also in our portfolio: Yamama, Sannine, Devon, Mechelany, Rigoni di Asiago, Golden Sail and 14 more.
See all 25 brandsWhy retailers and kitchens choose Lifco Al Rawabi
Four decades of supplying the UAE have taught us what our clients need: the right products, on time, at a fair price.
A wide supplier network
Partnerships with suppliers across Europe, Asia and Africa, so we can source a broad and dependable range.
Competitive pricing
Our scale and long supplier relationships let us keep prices fair for large chains and independent stores alike.
Value-added services
Sourcing, packaging and labelling support that gets products ready for the UAE shelf.
Certified food safety
HACCP-certified storage and handling, with ISO 22000 and GMP practices across our operations.
Responsive service
A dedicated team that knows your account, your shelf and your delivery schedule.
Long-term partnerships
We work with clients and suppliers for the long term, and grow with them.
Stored, handled and delivered with care
From our HACCP-certified warehouse in Sharjah, our own fleet delivers chilled, frozen and ambient products to every emirate.
- 10,000 m²
- Warehouse space in Sharjah
- 25
- Delivery trucks
- 5
- Cash vans
- 250+
- Team members
Stocked by the UAE’s leading retailers
Our products are on the shelves of major hypermarkets, cooperatives and supermarket chains, and in hotels, restaurants and cafés across the country.
From the blog
Product guides, food safety and retail insight from our team.
Olive oil grades explained: extra virgin, virgin and pomace
What the labels actually mean, how acidity and processing change flavour and cooking use, and which grade suits a home kitchen, a café or a hotel kitchen.
HACCP, ISO 22000 and GMP: what they mean for your food supply
Three certifications come up whenever you choose a food distributor. Here is what each one covers, how they fit together, and the questions worth asking before you sign.
Building a Tex-Mex aisle that sells: a guide for UAE retailers
Tacos night is a whole-basket purchase. How to group kits, tortillas, seasonings and dips so shoppers find everything in one place, and where organic fits in.
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