1 Onwani My address

You will never be lost in Abu Dhabi if you have Onwani. The Abu Dhabi Municipality app allows users to scan building QR codes and share them via social media. Scanning a QR code gives the user immediate access to details about the location and points of interest. So the next time the pizza delivery man asks your location, simply scan your building number and send it to him.

 

2 City Guard

Your city, Your Community, Your App! That is City Guard for you. With this app you can report any incident or register a complaint directly with the Abu Dhabi government. Take a photo, shoot a video or record an audio clip and send it to City Guard and your case will be automatically assigned to the appropriate government entity for immediate action.

 

3 Hemayati

Launched by the Ministry of Interior, this app helps parents communicate with their children round the clock. It also has a built-in feature that enables children to send distress calls to their parents when they find themselves in danger or are lost. The app can be activated by parents only.

 

4 ADFCA Customer Application

In matters of food safety, this app by the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) can guide you by your nose. It helps you keep tabs on all news and views related to food safety and get up to date information on restaurant closures and product recalls. And if you hear rumours about certain food products, you can get the truth right here. The app also allows users to report food safety violations.

 

5 Abu Dhabi Price Watch

Developed by By Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi, this app is perfect for harried shoppers struggling to find the best deal. It allows you to check price variations of various products over the months with just one click. The prices are presented in an interactive time-series graph and price changes are shown in an easy-to-navigate interactive bar chart.

 

6 Abu Dhabi Taxi

For all those who count on a taxi to turn up on time, this user-friendly app by the Centre for Regulation of Transport by Hire Cars is a must-have. It allows you to not just book a taxi anytime from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain but also track its journey till it reaches your doorstep.

 

7 Manaa

This is the app to report a defective or unsafe product in the capital. Launched by Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC), Manaa lets users to report incidents caused by products that do not conform to industry standards. The app also features a comprehensive list of recalled products in various categories.

 

8 Darb

Darb won the “Best m-Government Service Award” in the transportation and infrastructure category during the Government Summit 2015 and not without reason.This app gives real time information on traffic jams, accidents and road work besides bus and flight timings. The app also enables users to book a cab, pay for on-street parking and obtain ferry schedules.

 

9 i-Adec

Launched by school regulator Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), this app allows parents to communicate with their child’s school and ADEC more effectively. Besides school search capabilities, access to the latest ADEC publications, news and videos, it also allows users to send suggestions to ADEC.

 

10 Abu Dhabi Events

Whether you are a social butterfly, sports enthusiast or culture vulture, you just can’t do without this app as it’s a one-stop resource of upcoming events around town. A built-in feature allows you to search by month or topic to find events that suit you. You can opt to get alerts based on your interests and share your personalised calendar with friends to make sure they don’t miss out on the action.