迪拜生活｜Must-have popular Apps in Dubai
Relocating to a new city can be daunting but gone are the days where you need a compass and map to navigate around unknown surroundings. What you do need, however, are these essential Dubai apps.
At the touch of a button, you can save time (and money) by using your mobile phone to hail a cab, order groceries and even find a place to live, freeing up your schedule so you can do the really important things – making friends, enjoying brunch and taking in the sights.
12个迪拜最方便实用的应用软件
初到一个新的城市有时会面临诸多不便，以下这些应用软件是在迪拜生活必备的，按下一个按钮，你就可以使用手机叫车，订购生活用品，寻找度假折扣等等，让生活变得轻松且方便。
Airalo
While you can nab a free sim card on arrival in Dubai, an e-sim offers extra convenience. If you’re wondering how to get started, download Airalo. This e-sim app gives you local data instantly and is available in over 200 countries and regions. A range of affordable plans are available to suit your pocket, ensuring your Insta grid doesn’t fall behind.
Careem
Whether you want the cheapest ride to get from A to B or prefer to ride in style in a flashy Lexus, the easy-to-use app allows you to select your preference every time you search for a journey.
There’s also an option to pay with cash or through your phone wallet – meaning there is no need to stop off at an ATM.
But there’s much, much more to Careem than taxi services. You can order takeaway
Cobone
Whether you’re looking to try some of Dubai’s top attractions, need some budget friendly staycation packages, foodie deals or need a discount on spa treatments, daily discount app Cobone is a must. This Middle Eastern app gives you access to discounts across Saudi Arabia and the UAE so cash in your favourite pocket-friendly experiences.
Dubizzle
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.
Duolingo
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.
Entertainer
Why pay for one when you can buy-one-get-one? Enter the Entertainer app. This two-for-one application will make exploring Dubai more pocket-friendly with deals for dining, fitness experiences, theme parks and much more. An annual membership starts from Dhs595 per year but certain banks (including HSBC) provides a complimentary membership
Instashop
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.
Noon
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.
RTA app
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.
Talabat
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.
UAE Pass
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.
Waze
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.