Top Apps for Сomfortable Living in The UAE
Moving to another country can be a complicated process. The UAE continues to attract foreigners from all over the world because of the different factors which include endless job and business opportunities, its warm climate, easy connection to other countries and etc.
Where can I buy a car? How can I learn more about public transport? Is it possible to order food from home? If I don’t have time for cleaning and laundry, can I find someone who will do it for me? All these questions appear in the minds of expats who have moved to the UAE, so in this article we will tell you about the most popular apps which will make your life in Dubai and other emirates more comfortable.
UAE PASS
UAE PASS is the first secure national digital identity for citizens and residents of the country, which provides them with online services, using their documents to request services from partners, allowing them to sign and authenticate documents online and much more.
The UAE PASS means you won’t need to use multiple accounts and remember different passwords, and can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play. You will be able to register for this helpful service after getting an Emirates ID. After that, you will need to verify your identity, which can be done on the app with the help of facial recognition or in one of the kiosks with your Emirates ID. For instance, in Dubai you can find these kiosks in The Dubai Mall, Al Barsha Mall, Wafi Mall and dozens of other locations, and in the Emirati capital there is a chance to make a verification in Yas Mall, LuLu Hypermarket at Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and many more.
UAE PASS will provide you with access to over 6,000 services across 130 government, private and semi-government structures including Ministry of Education, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Dubai Police, Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Airports, Sharjah Municipality, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, Etisalat, Western Union, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Commercial Bank of Dubai, etc. In order to login into these applications or websites, you will need to enter your phone number and information from your Emirates ID. After that a verification code will be sent to your UAE PASS to approve the login.
Dubizzle
Dubizzle is the first online classified website in the country. Choose your emirate and start searching for goods and services, including properties to buy or rent, cars, motorcycles, electronics, businesses for sale, baby items, toys, furniture, garden accessories, as well as consultancy services, tutors, classes, computer services.
The service was launched in 2005, and over the last 15 years it has become the leading online car marketplace. More than 20,000 cars are listed on the website on a monthly basis. If you are looking for a job, dubizzle is the perfect place to go. Over 300,000 job seekers use this service daily and look through hundreds of jobs which appear daily. In addition, there is an opportunity to adopt a pet via dubizzle from the licensed sanctuaries. Choose a pet from ads with a “trusted by dubizzle” badge.
DHA (Dubai Health Authority)
Dubai is known for its excellent healthcare infrastructure. The DHA App is an initiative by Dubai Health Authority which provides residents of Dubai with access to services of the DHA. This app will allow you to manage appointments, laboratory results and medications. Moreover, blood donation services, medical fitness application status and Covid vaccinations can be found in the app, in both English and Arabic languages.
Note: The official Covid-19 results app for the UAE, Al Hosn, is offered not only for residents of the UAE, but also for tourists and visitors. With its help you will be able to get quick access to your Covid-19 results. For instance, a Green status on the Al Hosn app will let you visit sights of the Emirati capital, including Louvre Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi. If you don’t have an app, you can present a negative PCR test result instead.
Justlife
Justlife is a reliable home cleaning service that can be booked online in just one minute. Justlife doesn’t have additional charges or hidden costs, and its professional cleaners will be ready to come to you on the same day. Via the Justlife App you will be able to book and manage appointments, look through the ratings, see the location of your cleaning professional online and much more.
Justlife also offers furniture cleaning, a disinfection service, water tank cleaning, beauty services, nurse care and IV therapy and a personal trainer at your own home. If you have unwanted pests, Justlife professionals will solve this problem. You might also be interested in their babysitting, flu vaccination, physiotherapy, lab tests at home, laundry, drying and other services. Pet owners will also appreciate the company’s pet grooming service.
Washmen
Washmen offers professional laundry, dry cleaning and shoe care services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The company was founded in 2015 and has become one of the Top 20 best laundry services in the world. The minimum charge is AED 45 (USD 12), and there is an opportunity to pay by credit card or Apple Pay.
The laundry experts will choose one of 50 cleaning programmes after reading carefully each item’s care instruction. If the item is very precious to you and you wish to add a request, you will be able to do it while making an order. Shoe cleaning is made by wet and dry cleaning without the use of washing machines.
Deliveroo
Deliveroo launched in the UAE in 2015 and currently operates in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, North Sharjah and Al-Ain. The delivery fee depends on your location. The company partners with the best restaurants, and the average time of delivery is just 32 minutes. If your order is late, you will get compensation of AED 30 (USD 8) in the next 24 hours.
After downloading the Deliveroo App, you will be able to add your address and see the nearest restaurants that you can order from.
There is an opportunity to order food up to 24 hours in advance with a scheduled delivery. While making an order, you can choose a card or cash payment. A rider tip is up to the user, and you can do this by cash, or by placing the order and paying by credit card – a rider will get 100% of a tip.
Instashop
Delivery services are becoming more and more popular. If you don’t want to lose time in supermarkets or just need an item every now and then, you might appreciate Instashop, which is the leading online marketplace for supermarkets, pharmacies, pet shops, cosmetics and other businesses in the Middle East, and was launched in 2015. You will get your delivery within 30–60 minutes.
RTA Dubai App
In order to be guided through Dubai, you might be interested in the RTA Dubai App from the Dubai Roads & Transport Authority, which is responsible for providing the requirements of transport, roads and traffic in Dubai, and between this emirate and other emirates of the country. With the help of RTA Dubai App, residents are offered 40 services and features which will be useful for drivers and passengers, looking for parking spaces, metro and bus stations and taxi services, in which you will easily be able to get from one corner of Dubai to another.
The app can also be used through smart watches. With the help of the maps you will easily get to an RTA Customer Happiness Center, learn more about services for people of determination, check your NOL balance and look through your trip history, pay for parking and any traffic violations, and much more.
Residents of Abu Dhabi should use DARB. This app will enable you to learn more about the roads and traffic of the Emirati capital. With its help you can easily find bus stops, learn more about ferry routes and services, view any traffic fines, submit a grievance or exemption service with the required documents attached, and much more.
Note: Uber is considered one of the most popular apps to travel around the cities of the UAE. You will be able to get Uber services in the Emirates of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Users will get an opportunity to request a ride up to 30 days in advance, including transfers from airports. 24/7 support, emergency assistance and GPS tracking are offered to users. And with the help of Uber Eats you will be able to get the best food sent straight to your door as well.
The Entertainer
There is no time for boredom in the UAE due to its wide range of entertainment and leisure activities. If you love going out, don’t miss the chance to try The Entertainer, which is known for Buy 1 Get 1 Free options, discount codes of up to 50% off the bill, and limited-time deals.
If you aren’t sure if you need this app, you can always choose a Lite – Dubai subscription, which is free of charge and allows you to get over 860 offers in more than 415 venues. The price of a Standard – Dubai subscription, offering 9,960 discounts, is AED 35 (USD 10) per month. A Premium – Dubai with over 10,670 offers in 3,000 places is AED 49 (USD 13) per month. If you are an active traveller, we advise you to try a Global subscription at the cost of AED 54 (USD 15) per month which has access to 25,000 offers and discounts.
You will be able to add up to 4 people by sharing your membership and get even more savings together. Over 3 million members use this app and have saved over USD 10M with its help. Moreover, the app offers Entertainer Travel with about 500 hotels, located all over the world.
Muslim Pro
Muslim Pro connects Muslims and provide tools which help them to practice their faith and be aware of religious holidays, fasting and much more.
The app offers prayer time alerts, depending on your location and with an opportunity to choose the voice of muezzin, as well as the Holy Quran in mp3, including phonetic spelling and translation in 40 languages. An animated Qibla compass will show you the direction of Mecca, while a coloured Tajweed will help you to improve your pronunciation.
In addition, users of the app have access to the Islamic calendar with sacred dates, learn the 99 names of Allah, find the nearest mosques and halal restaurants, and much more. A user can purchase a subscription for a month or a year and get access to more features of Muslim Pro app.
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