Enhance your life with these mobile apps in Dubai
How would you like to have fuel delivered directly to where your car is parked? What about paying your bills on a super lazy Saturday morning from bed? Or order from your favourite restaurant at a discount? There are mobile apps in Dubai can help you to do all of that and more. In this article we reveal the apps you need to install on your phone right now!
Best Mobile Apps in Dubai
CAFU
How often do we find ourselves in long queues at gas stations? But now, you can order fuel and other services with a few taps with CAFU.
Use the app to conveniently deliver fuel to your car parked outdoors in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain. Besides cars, the app can refuel boats and other watercraft at selected marinas in Dubai.
Some of the other services available via CAFU app in Dubai include a carwash, engine oil change, battery services and tyre change. Use the app to manage the services. If you have more than one car, it’s easy to add or delete a vehicle with a few taps.
The app accepts payments from UAE-issued MasterCard, Visa, AMEX debit, or credit cards. Please note that non-UAE cards and cash payments are not accepted.
VOX Cinema
Say you’re on the go and you see a poster for that new blockbuster movie everyone’s raving about. With the free VOX Cinema mobile app in Dubai, you can find the latest flicks from Hollywood, Bollywood, Lollywood and other international and local production houses.
VOX Cinema is one of the most well-known cinema companies in Dubai and their app makes booking a spot for your favourite movie hassle-free. Skip the queues, purchase your tickets via the app and then show them to the usherette on your smartphone – no need to print them out! This app is a moviegoer’s must-have.
Bayut
No, we’re not biased – this app is a home-seekers dream! With the new and enhanced Search 2.0 feature, find your dream home with all the amenities The easy-to-use filters makes it so easy to find the right property. Whether you prefer to live near iconic attractions, restaurants, a particular university or a school, Bayut is your go-to app.
It’s also incredibly simple to use – you just need to specify your desired property type, area and price range and browse through the hundreds of apartments, villas or offices that appear. It also can save favourites, memorise your search.
The interactive and incredibly easy-to-use app holds it holds tens of thousands of property listings from all over the UAE. Bayut relies on TruCheck to ensure that agents offer the right property with accurate images and videos.
DEWA
Pay your monthly bills or activate the electricity and water supply in your new flat; with the DEWA mobile app in Dubai, you can do all that from the comfort of your home. You can even submit a complaint using just your phone camera and GPS. Some of the new services available on the app include:
- Building NOC- Electricity
- Demolition NOC- Electricity
- ePay – Clearance Certificate
- ePay – Move In
- Location of EV Charging Stations
- Hayak – new live chat with customer support
dubbizle
Time to dubbizle it! Counted amongst the best mobile apps in Dubai, this handy classifieds website and app has everything you can think of. Whether you’re house hunting as a tenant or looking for a car, furniture or toys for your little ones.
The app has several categories of products available. Besides buying and selling products and properties, dubbizle also has an impressive database of jobs that’s perfect for those on the lookout for employment opportunities.
Justlife
Justlife (previously called JustMop) is a trusted home service app in Dubai with no hidden charges and same-day availability Justlife is surely one of the handiest apps on our list. The easy-to-use app offers several services such as:
- COVID-PCR test at home
- Online therapy sessions
- Disinfection services
- Furniture cleaning
- Women’s and men’s salon services
- Women’s spa
- Water tank cleaning
- Nurse care at home
- Personal trainer
- Handyman and maintenance
- Pest control
- Babysitting
- Deep clean services
- Laundry
Their home services start from AED 30 whereas other home services such as deep cleaning can cost anywhere between AED 1,000. Justlife app in Dubai is available on both App Store and Google Play.
ENTERTAINER APP
If you’re a foodie or you like to pamper yourself, this is the app for you. The Entertainer app has countless 2-for-1 offers and various other deals on restaurants, beauty, fitness centres and services.
How it works is you pay a yearly membership on the app, then find a good deal near you and follow a few easy steps to claim the discount. They say the average DXB customer saves hundreds of dirhams per year with this app!
It has an impressive catalogue of trendy bistros, fast food joints and some of Dubai’s best fine dining restaurants making it one of the best mobile apps in Dubai.
They also have amazing discounts on hotel stays, sports activities, spas, beauty salons and more. The entertainer is a paid app, however, Entertainer Lite is free to use. Paid membership options are:
- Standard AED 35 per month (AED 420 billed annually)
- Premium AED 49 per month (AED 588 billed annually)
RTA Dubai
RTA Dubai app is one of the most popular apps for residents. The award-winning app is a must for everyone as it helps both drivers and those who wish to use public transport.
Choose a personalised dashboard that allows you to perform several tasks. From finding the perfect parking spot and planning a journey across town through Dubai Metro, ferry service or RTA Bus to renewing your vehicle registration the app allows you to perform essential tasks from the comfort of your home.
You can also pay for parking via the RTA Dubai app. Live chat is available 24/7 and the app is available in multiple languages including English, Arabic and Hindi.
ZOMATO
ZOMATO is a nifty little app that lets you search for restaurants for every possible occasion and browse through detailed descriptions of hundreds of diners, including photographs, maps, menus and customer reviews. You can also use it to order in.
The Zomato Pro is the paid version of the popular app that offers additional discounts and deals on restaurants, lounges, cafes and bars. The membership charges for Zomato Pro are AED 49 for 3 months and AED 149 for one year.
SKYPE
Okay, this app is a global gem and not exclusive to the UAE. Skype is an absolute must for everyone who wants face-to-face time with their loved ones. Even with the occasional glitch, it is still the best video-based solution for catching up.
Google Maps
Dubai is ever-expanding and most of us spend most of our time commuting to and from work and to popular attractions and watering holes. It goes without saying that Google Maps is one of the best mobile apps in Dubai for drivers in particular.
Google Maps app helps you navigate through the ever-changing landscape and even lets you know if there’s road trouble ahead. It does everything it could possibly do to help you stay punctual for your job interview, a spin class or a restaurant booking. It’s priceless!
Careem
Careem is one of the most popular apps in Dubai that offer food delivery as well as ride-hailing services. It also offers a reward program that can be redeemed for a discount. Each ride and food delivery has points that accumulate over time. These points can be redeemed later within one year.
FAQs
Which are some of the most popular public transport apps in Dubai?
Some of the most popular public transport apps in Dubai include Hala, RTA’s S’hail app, Wohati, Careem and The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC).
Which are the best internet calling apps in Dubai?
Expats living in the UAE are constantly looking for the most convenient and inexpensive ways to stay in touch with their loved ones back home. Internet calling apps in the UAE are the most practical of all the options. Some of the popular options for internet calling to the UAE include BOTIM, C’ME and HiU Messenger along with many others.
How can I save money on shopping in Dubai?
Dubai is known as the shopper’s paradise and rightly so as there are countless events and sales throughout the year. Apart from the major yearly events like Dubai Shopping Festival, there are discount apps in Dubai such as Zomato, GroupOn, The Entertainer and Smiles that offers exclusive discounts and deals on thousands of products.
That’s all folks! This ends our list of the best mobile apps in Dubai to make your life here easy, joyful and lots of fun. These apps will come in handy for those who’ve just moved to the city. From finding the right home to furniture and cars to discounts on food there is plenty to explore.
If you’re on a visit, there are several apps for tourists in Dubai that’ll help you find the best places to explore. Looking for cheapest taxi in Dubai? Our guide compares fares for Careem, taxi or Uber in Dubai.
