10 apps compared
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UAE PASS
Your national digital ID. Start here
Free
DubaiNow
Every government bill in one place
Free
RTA Dubai
nol top-ups, fines and parking
Free
nol fares from AED 3
S'hail
Metro, bus, tram and taxi in one route
Free
Careem
Rides, food and half the errands
Free
rides from ~AED 12
talabat
Food, groceries and pharmacy in 20 minutes
Free
delivery from ~AED 5
Dubai Police
The one you'll be glad you had at a bad moment
Free
Property Finder
Rentals, filtered by how many cheques
Free
Smart Salik
Tolls, before they become fines
Free
AED 4 per gate
noon
The regional Amazon, usually faster
Free
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Prices checked August 2026
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