About Cafu
Cafu brings the petrol station to the car. Founded in Dubai in 2018 by Rashid Al Ghurair, the company runs an app that lets drivers order fuel to be delivered to their vehicle wherever it is parked, whether at home, at the office or in a mall car park.
The process is simple. A customer books a fill-up in the app, leaves the fuel cap accessible and goes about their day. A Cafu truck arrives, refuels the car and the customer pays through the app. For busy residents, this removes the need to queue at petrol stations, which can be especially inconvenient in the summer heat.
Cafu's fleet consists of specially designed fuel delivery vehicles built to handle fuel safely in urban areas. Fuel delivery is a regulated activity, and the company operates with approvals from the relevant authorities, including civil defence requirements for handling and transporting fuel.
Over time, Cafu has expanded beyond fuel into a wider range of car services. Customers can book services such as battery replacement, tyre changes, car washes and oil changes through the same app, turning Cafu into a broader on-demand car care platform. This helps the company increase how often customers use the app and how much they spend.
Businesses with vehicle fleets are another important customer group. Delivering fuel directly to company vehicles can save time and reduce the cost of drivers travelling to stations, while digital records make it easier to track fuel spending.
Cafu has raised venture funding to grow its fleet and services, and it operates in Dubai and other emirates.
Car ownership in the UAE is very high, and many residents spend significant time on vehicle-related errands. On-demand services have become popular as consumers look for convenience in every part of daily life.
Cafu turned an everyday chore into an app-based service, and it remains one of the best-known examples of on-demand innovation from Dubai. Startups UAE lists it among the country's mobility and logistics startups.
The process is simple. A customer books a fill-up in the app, leaves the fuel cap accessible and goes about their day. A Cafu truck arrives, refuels the car and the customer pays through the app. For busy residents, this removes the need to queue at petrol stations, which can be especially inconvenient in the summer heat.
Cafu's fleet consists of specially designed fuel delivery vehicles built to handle fuel safely in urban areas. Fuel delivery is a regulated activity, and the company operates with approvals from the relevant authorities, including civil defence requirements for handling and transporting fuel.
Over time, Cafu has expanded beyond fuel into a wider range of car services. Customers can book services such as battery replacement, tyre changes, car washes and oil changes through the same app, turning Cafu into a broader on-demand car care platform. This helps the company increase how often customers use the app and how much they spend.
Businesses with vehicle fleets are another important customer group. Delivering fuel directly to company vehicles can save time and reduce the cost of drivers travelling to stations, while digital records make it easier to track fuel spending.
Cafu has raised venture funding to grow its fleet and services, and it operates in Dubai and other emirates.
Car ownership in the UAE is very high, and many residents spend significant time on vehicle-related errands. On-demand services have become popular as consumers look for convenience in every part of daily life.
Cafu turned an everyday chore into an app-based service, and it remains one of the best-known examples of on-demand innovation from Dubai. Startups UAE lists it among the country's mobility and logistics startups.