Apps for Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Best apps for Dubai travel — ten to download before you land in United Arab Emirates, with the right store links for your phone.
Reviewed Jul 2026 (2026-07-28).
- nol Pay (iPhone and Android) — Top up and manage your nol card for Dubai Metro, tram, and bus travel. App Store · Google Play
- S'hail (iPhone and Android) — Official RTA journey planner for metro, tram, bus, and marine routes across Dubai. App Store · Google Play
- RTA Dubai (iPhone and Android) — RTA parking, Salik top-ups, and transport services in one official Dubai app. App Store · Google Play
- Careem (iPhone and Android) — Rides, Hala taxis, and deliveries — Dubai's everyday super-app for getting around. App Store · Google Play
- Talabat (iPhone and Android) — Food, grocery, and pharmacy delivery across Dubai's neighbourhoods and hotels. App Store · Google Play
- Visit Dubai (iPhone and Android) — Official Dubai tourism app for attractions, events, and itinerary planning. App Store · Google Play
- GetYourGuide (iPhone and Android) — Book desert safaris, Burj Khalifa visits, and Dubai day experiences. App Store · Google Play
- Google Translate (iPhone and Android) — Camera and offline Arabic for menus, signs, and everyday Dubai interactions. App Store · Google Play
- Tiqets (iPhone and Android) — Timed-entry tickets for Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, and city attractions. App Store · Google Play
- Wise (iPhone and Android) — Spend in dirhams without punitive card fees at Dubai shops and restaurants. App Store · Google Play