Darb, Darbi, Seha and other government apps you should have in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is home to more than a million citizens and residents. It is also one of the region's top destinations due to its world-class attractions and family-friendly comforts. Whether you are a resident or a tourist, here's a list of government apps to make your stay easier.

ABU DHABI POLICE: An all-in-one platform for availing of Abu Dhabi Police services. Residents can access their driver's licence and vehicle registration information and renew or replace cards within the app. You can also monitor and pay traffic fines, reserve car plates, report vehicle blocking and call emergency services. It also has a link to register complaints.

ABU DHABI TAXI: A user-friendly application that offers the facility to book a taxi in Abu Dhabi & Al Ain. Passengers can select pick-up and drop-off locations to find out an approximate fare. Pay for the trip using credit/debit cards through a QR code on the taxi meter. Options include cars for 4 to 7 passengers. Customers can also opt for a lady driver before starting the journey.

DARB: The official app of the Abu Dhabi Toll Management System. Mawaqif services - residential permit registration, balance top-up and paying for parking - can be done on the app. Users can monitor and top-up wallet balances and link multiple vehicles. Tollgate fines can also be viewed and paid through the app.

DARBI: The Darbi app is a must-have for travelling around Abu Dhabi. It provides multiple travel options for a specific journey, through public transportation or if you own a car. The app also shows real-time information about traffic conditions, airport arrivals and departure information and live bus information. Hafilat bus card balance can be viewed and topped up through the app.

ABU DHABI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Provides Department of Health - Abu Dhabi services. Residents can find doctors, healthcare facilities and insurance providers. Health Professionals and facilities can log in to get certificates, book exams and transfer or cancel their licenses in Abu Dhabi. Users can book cancer screenings and vaccinations and set reminders for medication.

AWQAF UAE: The official app of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments. Residents can see the Qibla location, prayer timings, and a list of nearby mosques. The app has links to Hajj and Umrah, E-Fatwas and Friday Khutba services. Users can also make donations using the app.

SALAMA SCHOOL: A bus monitoring app that focuses on students' safety. Drivers, bus supervisors, students, school admin, teachers, and parents can track a child's bus location in real time. There is also an option to report absences.

SEHA: The official app of SEHA, UAE's largest healthcare network. Patients can book appointments (including COVID-19 or flu vaccine) and access medical records and a list of medical facilities and doctors. Users can also request lab and medical reports and pay for them within the app.

TAMM: The TAMM app is a one-stop platform providing direct access to over 700 services from 33 government entities. Customers can pay utility bills, traffic fines, Mawaqif parking and tollgates.