New to Dubai? Luckily for you, the city is not only a hub for expatriates but is also very connected. Here are 20 apps that will help you settle in until you are hashtagging #MyDubai all day long.
J ust landed?
Dubai Airports offers all the information you need to get around – and get the most out of – both Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum (DWC) airports.
Need a taxi to drive you somewhere?
Uber and Careem are your private drivers. Request a ride using these apps and get picked up within minutes. On-demand service, no reservations required and no waiting in taxi lines.
Don’t worry if you don’t have dirhams yet, you can simply pay online on the spot.
How about saving some money and use public transportation?
RTA Dubai includes a list of services to support road and public transport users. You can find the nearest service center and metro or bus station location, top up your NOL card and a lot more than that once you settle in the city.
Oh, wait! You own or rented a car?
Then use Salik and manage your Salik account in an easy and convenient way.
Need a UAE mobile number?
After you choose your favorite telecom network, go for its app! Whether its Du or Etisalat , you can recharge and pay bills, track your usage, ask for support and find service centers and hotspots around you.
Looking for a job or want to hire someone?
Bayt.com and Dubizzle allow you to apply to thousands of jobs in UAE. In addition to staying up-to-date on all your job opportunities, the sites tell also share the average salaries in your career.
Money, Money, Money…
Open your bank account and look for your bank’s mobile app, whether it’s Emirates NBD , DIB UAE , CBD or Mashreq UAE to monitor your accounts, manage your credit card, make payments and check your loans service, which brings us to … your future apartment!
Looking for a roof over your head?
There are no better places than Dubizzle and Property finder to browse all available properties for rent or sale. Match your criteria in your favorite neighborhood and contact the owner to check it out.
Bring your apartment to life!
Now that you’ve moved to your new apartment, DEWA allows you to activate the electricity and water supply, monitor and pay your monthly bills in real time and navigate toward DEWA service centers and nearest payment channels.
Don’t forget about Ejari to register your rental/lease agreements.
Now that you have water and electricity, let’s clean and furnish this place!
Maid Dubai allows you to book maid services, handyman services, plumbing services, electrician services, painting and A/C maintenance services available in the industry.
Souq.com lets you browse and buy online in all shopping categories at unbeatable prices in the area and track your orders to furnish that place up!
Experiencing an emergency?
Dubai Health Authority - DHA provides the list of DHA Facilities, maps, driving directions, visiting doctors, news, events, feedback, emergency numbers and much more
Dubai Police is the fastest & easiest way to services such as SOS, fine payment, reporting traffic accidents, certificate requests, and much more.
Last but not least, check out MDubai and MPay , they sum up most of the above in only two apps!
Have fun
Now sit back, relax and check out the Dubai Calendar to see what’s up in town!