POS for Small Restaurants
& Food Startups
Start with the essentials your business needs today, then add more tools as your restaurant grows.
A simple, affordable POS system for small restaurants, cafés, takeaway shops and food startups across the UAE. No enterprise complexity. No unnecessary extras. Just what you need to start selling.
Everything you need to start selling
The core POS workflow, without anything you don't need yet.
Take Orders
Manage dine-in, takeaway and delivery orders from one screen.
Print Receipts
Use compatible thermal receipt printing with UAE VAT shown automatically.
Track Sales
See daily sales and payment summaries. Close your shift with a clear Z-report.
Manage Your Menu
Create items, set prices and add modifiers. Update your menu whenever you need to.
Built for businesses getting started
Luqma is used by restaurants of all sizes. This setup is designed for operators who are starting out or running a lean operation.
Affordable Setup
Start without a heavy upfront investment.
Luqma runs on Android hardware. The Café Starter Kit costs AED 2,499 today and includes an Android tablet, counter stand, thermal receipt printer, cash drawer, standard menu setup and onboarding, and three months of Essential for one branch. From month four it is AED 149/month. The first-year total is AED 3,840, assuming nine subsequent monthly payments and no paid add-ons.
Software is billed monthly per branch: Essential AED 149, Operations AED 229 and Control AED 329. The Starter Kit price covers listed hardware; the customer owns it, while software remains a subscription.
Add more when you need it
You do not need everything on day one. Luqma is a platform — the same system that powers a single-counter takeaway also runs large multi-branch operations. Start where you are and expand as your restaurant gets busier.
Every add-on is part of the same system. No switching platforms as your business grows.
From first order to daily close
The same flow, every shift.
Why small operators choose Luqma
Easy to learn
A clean cashier screen that staff can pick up quickly — no lengthy training sessions required.
Affordable monthly software
Software from AED 149/branch/month. Pay for what you use, no enterprise-tier pricing.
Quick onboarding
The UAE-based Luqma team handles setup, loads your menu and walks you through the workflow.
Local UAE support
Reach the team by WhatsApp or call. Support is based in the UAE, not routed through an overseas helpdesk.
A practical first setup
What a small restaurant typically starts with
- 1 Android POS device
- Thermal receipt printer
- Cash drawer
- Luqma POS software
Businesses can later add a kitchen display screen, a waiter tablet, inventory management, QR table ordering and additional POS terminals — all within the same system, without switching platforms.
Hardware packages and pricing are detailed on the Café Starter Kit page. Not every package includes all hardware — configuration depends on your setup.
Good if you are…
- Opening your first restaurant or café
- Moving from handwritten orders or WhatsApp
- Replacing spreadsheets or manual sales tracking
- Looking for a simple POS without enterprise complexity
- Wanting a system you can expand later without switching
Frequently asked questions
Last updated: 27 September 2026
Is Luqma suitable for a new restaurant?
Yes. Luqma can start with a simple POS setup — cashier, receipts and daily sales reporting — and expand to include kitchen display, inventory, QR ordering and more as the business grows. There is no requirement to use every module from day one.
Can a home-based food business use Luqma POS?
Yes, where a POS workflow fits the operation. Luqma handles order-taking, receipts, UAE VAT and daily sales summaries, which suits home-based F&B businesses managing phone and walk-in orders.
Do I need expensive POS hardware to get started?
The Café Starter Kit is AED 2,499 today and includes an Android tablet, counter stand, thermal receipt printer, cash drawer, standard menu setup and onboarding, plus Essential for one branch for months 1–3. From month four it is AED 149/month. The first-year total is AED 3,840, assuming nine subsequent monthly payments and no paid add-ons or separately quoted services. Other hardware requirements can be quoted separately.
Can I add a Kitchen Display System later?
Essential includes KOT printing; KDS software is AED 40 per screen per month on Essential. Operations and Control each include one KDS screen licence, with additional screens at AED 40 per screen per month. KDS screen hardware is charged separately. Start with KOT printing, then add a kitchen display when your workflow needs it.
Can I add inventory management later?
Yes. Inventory and procurement is an add-on module. Enable it when you are ready to track stock, manage suppliers and control food cost.
Can I start with just one POS device?
Yes. A single Android POS device is a practical starting point for many small restaurants and cafés. Additional terminals can be added as the operation grows.
Does Luqma POS support UAE VAT?
Yes. Luqma POS applies UAE 5% VAT automatically on every transaction and prints it as a separate line on every customer receipt. Z-reports itemise VAT collected per shift, matching FTA receipt requirements. Your Tax Registration Number (TRN) can be configured to appear on all receipts.
Is Luqma POS available across the UAE?
Yes. Luqma serves restaurants in all seven UAE emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. On-site onboarding is available across the country, and the UAE-based team provides support in English and Arabic.