Top apps to make your life easy in Dubai

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Whether you are old or new to the vibrant emirate of Dubai, you can't deny how fast-paced and technologically advanced it is. An example is how easily you can do transactions through well-made government apps on iOS and Android platforms. Here's a list of the top apps available to residents Image Credit: Gulf News

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ETISALAT/DU: Etisalat and Du are the major telecom operators in the UAE. They have apps that can help you check and pay your landline, mobile and internet bills and monitor the consumption of your post-paid plans. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Amer GDRFAD: This one-stop shop for residents and UAE citizens to complete all their visa and residency transactions on a single platform. Through this app, customers can apply for visit visas, dependent visas, transit visas and even book appointments. Image Credit: Gulf News

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CAREEM: This ride-hailing app is your go to platform if stranded in Dubai. Services also include food, groceries, car rentals and item pick up and drop. Image Credit: Gulf News

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DEWA: The official app of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. Customers can see and pay their bills and apply for end-of-service requests. They can also charge their electric vehicles and view locations where green chargers are available. Image Credit: Gulf News

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DHA: Provides Dubai Health Authority services. Residents can manage appointments, lab results and medications. Users can also check for medical fitness application status, register and volunteer for blood donation services. Image Credit: Gulf News

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DUBAI POLICE: Comprehensive tool for availing Dubai Police services. Residents can complete formalities required when reporting accidents and violations. You can also register complaints, request permits & certificates and interact with the police within the app. It also has a built-in traffic fine inquiry. Image Credit: Gulf News

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DUBAI REST: The Dubai Real Estate Self Transaction app provides access to real estate information, like RERA rental index, conduct transactions and Dubai Land Department services, including managing activities by owners and tenants. The app also allows seamless integration with water, electricity, payment, bank and service providers. Image Credit: Gulf News

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IACAD: The official app of the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department. It is the go-to app to learn about fatwas, prayer timings, and has a list of accredited charitable organizations, Islamic centres and Quran memorization centres in Dubai. Customers can also request for Qibla direction, and manage religious consultations and donate to mosques. Image Credit: Gulf News

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KHDA: The best platform to learn all about Dubai's educational institutions, be it schools, universities and training institutes. Find options for your children, check available courses, and compare institutions. Image Credit: Gulf News

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RTA DUBAI: A must-have app for all vehicle owners in Dubai. It covers driver licensing, vehicle registration, renewals and vehicle fine payment. Customers can also pay and monitor Salik tolls and parking fees in Dubai. There is also the option to store and manage Nol cards for use in public transport. Image Credit: Gulf News

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DUBAINOW: it is the umbrella app that provides all the Dubai government services on one platform. It covers more 130 services from over 34 public and private organizations. Image Credit: Gulf News

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