13 must-have Dubai apps to make life easy peasy
13 must-have Dubai apps to make life easy peasy
(1) Airalo
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You can buy and sell everything you need on Dubizzle. The website is the leading free classified site in the UAE and the app allows you to access it on your handheld device.
Whether looking for a job, needing some second hand furniture for your new place or want to buy a car, then you can search for your needs and secure a deal with ease.
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Want to get clued up on the local lingo in a jiffy? Download the Duolingo app and get started. The app is free to use with options to learn Arabic and a range of other languages. Best of all, you’ll get daily reminders to sign in so you don’t lose focus.
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Gone are the days of having to pop back to shop for forgotten milk and teabags when living in Dubai.
It is possible to have everything you need – from fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, pharmacy goods, pet food and make-up – dropped to your door with the Instashop app.
Making it even better, deliveries usually turn up within 30 to 60 minutes. Prefer to schedule a time? You can. Ensuring the shopping experience is smooth, there is an option to pay by cash or card. This super-convenient app is a must in Dubai, especially when the summer heat kicks in.
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Once you’ve downloaded it, download the MoI app and you’ll find your records all in one place (including your Emirates ID and vehicle licence), regardless of the emirate you live in.
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E-commerce platform noon is the one-stop platform for all your daily needs. Need groceries in under 20 minutes? Secure the goods with the noon 15 minutes option. You can also buy everything from electronics to clothing, homeware, food takeaways and more via Noon.
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The RTA (Roads & Transport Authority) app is so handy for travelling around Dubai on public transport or driving.
Allowing you to plan routes, read schedules, check traffic and validate parking – this is the app that will help you find your way around Dubai.
One of the most helpful features of the app is that you are able to top up your nol travel card (which is used to tap into the Metro and bus) so that it is easy to keep enough money on the card to allow you to travel around stress-free.
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Whether you’re looking for a fast grocery delivery in under 20 minutes, in need of some last minute flowers, urgent delivery from a pharmacy or dinner from your favourite restaurant, talabat – one of the region’s leading everyday delivery apps has everything covered – no need for you to leave the house, no matter how small the item.
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One of the most practical apps that you need on your mobile phone home screen is the UAE Pass. It isn’t the most fun but it is useful for signing into all the different government websites and services.
You cannot access the app until you have received your Emirates ID card as it is needed for the verification process but once you can sign up you are able to use the app to paying utility bills to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and Emirates post. The time-saving app can also be use for extending visa applications.
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The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has created an app for services and information that are related to your residency, including visa and Emirates ID.
Through the UAE ICP app, you can easily access the digital version of your residence visa and Emirates ID. Easy peasy, indeed.
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Struggling to find your way around the city? Community-based traffic and navigation app Waze can help. It offers real-time traffic updates, shortcuts to destinations and drivers can log accidents to help keep everyone safe. Similar to Google Maps, you have to enter your destination and it will calculate the time it will take to get there and provide easy-to-follow directions.
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