Qarrib X Algolia Search
Apr 9, 2025
Qarrib Partners with Algolia to Power Fast, Intelligent Search for Hyperlocal Commerce
Dubai, UAE – June 2025 — Qarrib, the hyperlocal commerce platform enabling baqalas and small merchants across the GCC to sell digitally, has officially partnered with Algolia, the global leader in AI-powered search and discovery. The integration will bring lightning-fast, intelligent search capabilities to Qarrib users across web and mobile platforms — making it easier than ever for customers to find what they need from their neighborhood stores.
“Speed matters. Relevance matters even more,” said Greg, Co-Founder of Qarrib. “Algolia’s API-first, AI-enhanced search gives our users the ability to instantly locate the exact product they’re looking for — even across thousands of hyperlocal SKUs — without compromising on performance.”
What This Means for Users
With Algolia integrated into Qarrib’s tech stack, users will benefit from:
Blazing fast search speeds with autocomplete and typo tolerance
AI-driven product discovery, even when item names vary by region or dialect
Localized results — prioritizing in-stock items from the user’s nearest baqala
Smarter merchandising and data insights for merchants
This partnership strengthens Qarrib’s core value: connecting customers to their local shops with the speed, simplicity, and intelligence of a modern e-commerce platform — while keeping merchants in control.
About Algolia
Algolia is the world's most scalable and reliable search and discovery platform. Used by over 17,000 companies globally, including Slack, Decathlon, and Lacoste, it delivers billions of search queries every day with AI relevance, speed, and security.
About Qarrib
Qarrib is a community-driven Q-commerce platform connecting consumers with neighborhood merchants through fast, local delivery and digital storefronts. Headquartered in Dubai, Qarrib operates across the UAE and Saudi Arabia