Dubai, the most modern concrete jungles on the planet is also home to the best tourist-friendly infrastructure. Traveling has become way lot easier with the help of technology, particularly in modern cities like Dubai. From public transport, entertainment activities to dining in the city, Dubai has gone completely digital with Dubai apps to ease the hassle of traveling in a new place. Travel planning these days is all about downloading some important applications on the phone and you’re good to go.
Irrespective of if you are for a month-long vacay or just a layover in Dubai, visiting solo or you are in Dubai with kids – to make your trip to Dubai a pleasant experience to remember and not getting lost in the hustle-bustle of the city, the Dubai apps are a huge lifesaver! Here I have listed down the best Dubai apps for transport, entertainment, and dining, which will help you in having a pleasant stay in Dubai. Do consider using them if you’re staying in Dubai more than just a stopover!
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Transportation Dubai Apps
RTA Dubai
RTA is the Road & Transport Authority by the government of Dubai. This Dubai app allows users to monitor all sorts of public transportation in the city. The users can monitor the city map with relevant metro and bus routes to the places of their choice. Moreover, RTA cabs can also be booked directly from the app.
It also offers a personalized dashboard to users with important emergency numbers, traffic guidelines, and government services. This app is a must for anyone planning to use public transport in Dubai.
Dubai Metro App
This one of those Dubai apps apt for those preferring to use the metro over other means of transportation. Dubai metro app keeps the users well-informed about the metro schedule, from where to catch the train and how to navigate the city by using the metro.
Moreover, it also informs the users about the metro rules violation and penalties, which are very crucial to be known. There is a tram service also in some parts of Dubai, which can be accessed with the help of the Dubai Metro app.
Careem
If you’re wondering what this is, so let me tell you that Careem is the Uber in Dubai. It is a carpooling app like Uber locally established in Dubai. Though Uber also operates in the city, but by using Careem you get a great opportunity to support the local business of Dubai.
Just like any other carpooling app, a ride can be booked directly through the app. This Dubai app also works in the other Emirates of UAE along with many other Middle Eastern countries.
Entertainment Dubai Apps
The Dubai Mall App
The Dubai Mall is the largest malls in the world, which makes it extremely difficult to navigate! I myself had been lost in the mall during my first visit and had to walk around 2kms to find the right exit! Therefore, to ease the pain of getting lost in the largest mall in the world, the Dubai Mall has its own GPS!
The Dubai Mall app is the one-stop shop to explore the Dubai mall. You can simply add your interests or the particular name of the store you’re looking for and the GPS will guide your way to it. This Dubai app also provides a directory of important numbers such as mall security and lost and found, which makes it super useful.
Entertainer App
The Entertainer app is a definite must for anyone traveling to Dubai on a tight budget. The Entertainer app offers to buy one get one free offer for almost all of the fast food chains, and the majority of the local and international restaurants in Dubai.
Moreover, it also gives buy one get one free offer for many wellness services and hotels booking in the city. However, this Dubai app is not completely free of charge. All you need to do is to buy the app, which is a one-time payment to avail free add-ons on tons of different products and services.
Vox Cinema App
The Vox Cinema is the largest cinemas chain in the Middle East. It is the most state of the art cinemas in the region which is owned by a Dubai-based company Majid Futtaim. The Vox cinema app will help you to check the movies schedule and book a show online and you preferred seats without visiting the cinema.
It shows the nearest cinemas from your current location and suggests movie shows based on that. If you’re a movie lover visiting Dubai, then don’t forget to download the Vox Cinema app before the trip.
Dining Dubai Apps
Eat App
The Eat App is all about booking a table at more than 500 restaurants around Dubai. This Dubai app also offers the users with the full menu of the restaurant, its timings and map along with the restaurant pictures too so the users can ensure that the restaurant offers great dining in vibe.
Moreover, you can also win a free Uber ride to the restaurant if you entered the lucky draw while booking a table. The app also allows users to enter their food interests and suggests the best eateries based on user’s choice.
Zomato
Zomato is the most popular food delivery app in Dubai. This Dubai app makes it easy to navigate the restaurants in the city while helping in deciding what to eat. Zomato offers details about new restaurants opened in the town, the restaurants currently trending and the ones which are running promotional offers.
Moreover, the users can also check the menu with prices of their favorite restaurants before ordering the food. Users can also navigate the best restaurants in the area of their choice anywhere in Dubai.
Talabat
Talabat is also an online food delivery app which is based in many Middle Eastern cities along with Dubai. This Dubai app just like Zomato helps in finding out the best restaurants to order from. Additionally, it also offers customer reviews on the app regarding the food, which makes it easier to decide on which restaurant to order from.
The top reviewers and users also get many discounts and freebies. So, if the hot weather of Dubai is restricting you from going out to eat download Talabat and enjoy your meal at home.
Note: All the apps mentioned in this post are totally free of charge to download except the Entertainer app
For more on how to plan a trip to Dubai – check this 3-day Dubai Itinerary.
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Ahaan! Thank you for sharing that.
Wow there are so many awesome apps to check out for a trip to Dubai. It’s so cool that the mall has its own app. So helpful because I get lost in malls of normal size so I’d be doomed there haha.
Haha! The Dubai mall is no less than a maze so having the mall app is a definite thing!
I can’t believe the mall has its own app… though if the alternative is walking two kilometers in the wrong direction, my phone (and my wallet!) would probably appreciate me downloading it!
Haha definitely you should download it! I was lost in the Dubai Mall the first time I visited and I don’t want that to happen to anyone else.
This is such a great list for travelers visiting Dubai. I had no idea that Dubai had their own version of Uber, Careem. Not sure if I’ll need a food delivery app, but you never know! 🙂
Thank you, Candy. I am glad you found this list useful
Thanks for sharing this info, at will be very valuable for me on my Dubai stop over on my next flight to Europe. Dubai Mall app is I think an essential tool when exploring all the shops!
I would highly recommend the Dubai Mall app especially if you’re visiting the mall on a stopover. Of course, you don’t want to get lost, right? Have a great time in Dubai 🙂
Ooh this is perfect! My family and I are planning a trip to Dubai right now, so this is super helpful!
That’s awesome, Sarah! Have a great trip in Dubai with your family
Great list of Dubai apps! All taken care of: food, transportation and entertainment 🙂 Thanks for making sure we won´t get lost shopping at the world´s largest mall – that is a really helpful tip for travels to Dubai.
Thank you so much, Christin 🙂
Interesting and handy article. I have not been to Dubai yet but hope to go soon so this will be very handy specially to find good deals for restaurants!
I hope you can visit Dubai soon in the future, Mayi
What a useful list of apps! Every city should have these. I am actually planning on going there later this year. Going to download them now. Thanks for great info!
That’s great, Bea! Have a great time in Dubai
Great information for my next trip to Dubai! Everything seems so convenient and easy to get there!
Dubai is super hi-tech which makes it very convenient for the tourists. Have a great trip to Dubai 🙂
Dubai is synonymous with luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. I am glad you have listed all free apps to help me plan my Dubai trip 🙂
That’s great, Richa. I am happy you found this list useful