Download in Dubai: Top Apps to Use During Your Travel

Heading for a trip to Dubai?

Whether you are vacationing alone or with friends and family – your smartphone will be the one accessory you will not board the plane without.

And all for the good reasons!

Today, the smartphones are equipped with several applications that not only make travel planning easy but also ensure that you navigate the new city without any hassle.

Here, we have compiled a list of apps that will make your trip to Dubai more user friendly.

1. Careem

The ride-hailing service allows vacationers to book a safe and reliable vehicle anytime of the day. Simply select the car type you require, the route and get picked/dropped wherever you want.

Additionally, you can keep a check on your budget by getting an estimate of your trip before confirming the ride.

Download the Careem app available on both – Google Play Store and the iOS App Store

2. Time out Dubai

The Time out Dubai app is a complete guide to everything Dubai. From restaurants to entertainment venues and the best mall in Dubai for shopping – the app covers it all with broad information including prices, maps, menus, pictures, and reviews.

Download: Play Store – App Store

3. Dubai Metro App

Dubai metro is a cost-effective way to travel around the city and has stations conveniently located near all major landmarks, sightseeing venues and the best malls in Dubai. For example, if you are planning to hit the Ibn Battuta Mall, a metro station is located right next to the mall with adjoining bus lines and taxi ranks.

The Dubai Metro 2 app provides users with information regarding train routes, nearest location, and fares. Additionally, the app alerts users of the fines they can be at risk of when using public transport in Dubai. Since Dubai is strict on laws, it is best to be well informed to avoid any unwanted attention.

Download from Apple App Store

4. Zomato

Download the Zomato app for eateries filtered according to your location or preferred cuisine. The app lists a wide selection of restaurants as well as fast food joints situated at the shopping malls in Dubai, along with their menus, pictures, reviews, and ratings.

Download Zomato on both – Google Play and App Store

5. Dubai Calendar

The Dubai Calendar is the best way to keep up with everything going on in the city. The app includes a listing of concerts, sports events, and cultural galas happening in UAE. The best thing about the app is that visitors and residents both can conveniently purchase tickets straight from the app.

Download: App Store – Google Play

6. Yellow pages UAE

The yellow pages app is the a complete directory of all businesses working in UAE including the shopping mall in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and surrounding areas. The listing includes addresses and phone numbers along with basic information of the premises in question.

Download: App Store - Google Play

7. The Entertainer

The entertainer app is full of buy 1 get 1 free deals for beauty salons, restaurants, entertainment venues, and health clubs.

The app is free to download but in-app purchases are recommended to unlock advanced Entertainer products. Moreover, the Entertainer app is shareable and users can utilize the same login credentials on up to 10 devices.

Available for download on both – Google Play and the App Store

Download for a hassle-free itinerary

Dubai is one of the most visited places of the world for its iconic landmarks, stunning sceneries, and tourist-friendly shopping and dining venues. With these apps downloaded in your smartphone, you can multiply your experience and enjoy your trip without any difficulty.