If you are planning to move to the UAE or have just moved here, you might be interested in local mobile applications which will help make your life much easier. They can also be useful for those who are going to visit Dubai as a tourist. With the app’s help, you will be able to order a food delivery from a supermarket, find a parking space, plan a trip around the emirate, pay your utility bills online and much more. We have prepared a selection of the most useful applications that will make your life in Dubai and other emirates much more comfortable. All of the app’s are available in the App Store and Google Play and are in Arabic and English.

Get Government Services With a UAE PASS

UAE PASS gives you access to over 6,000 federal, local, and private government services. The application is the first national digital identification system, and is considered an electronic ID. With its help, users can digitally sign documents, verify the authenticity of documents and transactions, request digital versions of public documents, and share them with service providers. UAE PASS will also allow you to pay utility bills, apply for a visa extension, start your own business, buy a car, and much more. The application can be used not only by local citizens and residents, but also by guests of the UAE. After installing UAE PASS, you will be prompted to create an account. Tourists must scan their passport or manually enter personal data, while residents and citizens of the UAE must scan Emirates ID, enter their contact information and wait for the verification. To complete registration, you need to complete the biometric facial recognition procedure with the help of your smartphone, or find the nearest UAE Pass kiosk and scan your fingerprints there.

Find Everything You Need to know About Real Estate in Dubai REST

Dubai REST is a Dubai Land Department (DLD) application that is appreciated by tenants, landlords, homeowners and buyers of real estate units which are under construction. The app allows you to register, renew or terminate your Ejari lease, explore information about developers and brokers, get data on the current value of your property and look at maintenance fees. With the help of Dubai REST investors in off-plan real estate projects get an opportunity to monitor the construction process in real time. NB! You will find detailed information about the Ejari system, which regulates the relationship between the owner and tenant of real estate units in this article.

DHA: the App for Health Services

DHA is the official application of the Dubai Health Authority for residents of Dubai. The app offers information about all the medical services within the emirate. Through it you can find nearby medical facilities and health centers, make an appointment with a doctor, view test results, register as a blood donor, check the status of an application for medical fitness classes and even get a doctor’s video consultation. The app also allows you to sign up for a COVID-19 test or vaccination, get your test results and download a vaccination certificate. You can register through the DHA separately or with UAE PASS.

Transport & Driver Services at RTA Dubai

RTA is the official application of the Roads & Transport Authority in Dubai, which includes more than 40 of the most popular services for drivers and public transport passengers. The application supports several languages. Drivers can take a traffic test, renew or replace their driver’s license, renew their vehicle registration, pay fines, check and top up their Dubai Salik (road toll system), find a parking space, top up their parking account and much more. With the help of RTA, public transport passengers can work out their travel route, check and replenish the balance of a single transport card Nol Card and call a taxi through Careem and Uber services. Residents and visitors of Abu Dhabi can use the similar DARB application. NB! Some rules for using public transport in Dubai may seem unusual to a foreigner. For instance, a man can be fined for being in the women’s area of ​​a bus. To avoid possible troubles, check out this article about public transport fines in Dubai and learn how to pay them.

Free Advertising using Dubizzle

Dubizzle is an application for buying and selling goods and services that operates in the UAE. With its help you can buy and sell almost everything from real estate and cars, to children’s clothes. For the convenience of users, all ads are divided into sectors, which include real estate for sale and rent, mobile phones, clothing and accessories, pets, etc. The application also has sections dedicated to various services, including tutors and freelancers, as well as job search and recruitment announcements. In addition to Dubizzle, there are other apps with free advertising in the UAE such as Yalafind and Melltoo.

Food Delivery using Talabat & Deliveroo

Talabat is a food delivery app from restaurants and shops that operate in several Arab countries, including the UAE. Filters and smart search functions will enable you to quickly find the dishes and products you need. There is an opportunity to make an order in advance by specifying the desired delivery time. You can pay for the order on Talabat online or in cash upon receipt from the courier. The application offers the possibility of ordering dishes in other cities as well. Deliveroo is popular among those who like ordering food from local restaurants and shops. This international app works in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and Ajman. Once you install the app and select your location, you will be offered a great number of restaurants and cafes with prices and delivery times.

Enjoy Discounts and Promotions with The ENTERTAINER

The ENTERTAINER is an application that offers discounts on various goods and services, including restaurants, hotels, beauty salons, fitness clubs, entertainment venues, as well as travel services, fashion boutiques and household services. It works on the territory within several Arab countries, and in the UAE provides services in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain. To get access to discounts, you need a membership. The cost of the membership depends on the chosen subscription. However, you can choose a free Lite – Dubai subscription which has no cost. The price of a Standard – Dubai membership is AED 35 (USD 9.5) per month, while Premium – Dubai will cost AED 49 (USD 13.3) per month. Tourists can get access to discounts at theme parks, water parks, desert safaris and top restaurants in the UAE for 30 days for AED 204.75 (USD 55.7). The application also offers the ENTERTAINER soleil option, which provides users with unlimited family access to top beach clubs, exclusive hotel pools and premium fitness centers. You can also use other applications to search for discounts in Dubai, for instance, Groupon will help you save money on entertainment activities, while The Discounter App provides discounts on restaurants and hotels.

InstaShop, the App for Delivery of Online Purchases

InstaShop is a delivery app for groceries and other items purchased online. It is available in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah and the usual delivery time is from 30 to 60 minutes. In the majority of cases, InstaShop is used to buy products in supermarkets, but the app also provides delivery of goods from pharmacies, cosmetics stores, pet stores and other types of outlets. You can pay for your purchase online or transfer money to the courier. Shipping is free for items over a certain amount. In addition to InstaShop, you can order groceries in the UAE through Trolley.ae and El Grocer.

Justlife, the App for Cleaning and Home Services

With the help of Justlife, you can arrange either one-time or regular cleaning for your premises. The cost of services starts from AED 30 (USD 8.2) per hour. While ordering the services of the same employee every two weeks, you get a 5% discount, and if you plan to invite him/her every week, you can save 10%. Apart from cleaning, you can order room disinfection, laundry and various home services through Justlife, including personal training, spa and beauty treatments, an online meeting with a psychologist and PCR testing for COVID-19. You may also be interested in Seyenah UAE, offering repair and maintenance services, and Washmen who deal with laundry, dry cleaning and shoe care services to ease your life.

App of Sports, Cultural and Business events – Dubai Calendar

With the Dubai Calendar app, you will be aware of the upcoming iconic events in Dubai, which include concerts, exhibitions, festivals, football matches and other sports or entertainment shows. Convenient filters by subject and date will allow you to find interesting events within a short period of time. Through Dubai Calendar, you can immediately book and buy tickets for any event.