CityGuard
A mobile app by the government for all residents – expats, nationals and even visitors to the emirate who want to report an incident in the city. All you need to do is take a photo, video or record audio of the incident through the app, and it will automatically get reported to the authorities.
Free, iOS, Android
Abu Dhabi Police
If you want to know about your traffic fines, get regular traffic updates, locate the nearest police station or make emergency calls you need to download the Abu Dhabi police app onto your phone. It’s compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
Free, iOS
Traffic Fines Pro UAE
With a single click it takes you to the Abu Dhabi traffic fines database as well as to the RTA fines database – depending on what you are looking for. It saves time as you don’t have to type again and again. You can search fines by plate number, license number file number or fine number.
Dhs7.29, iOS
Salik
If you’re a frequent traveller to Dubai, this is a handy app to have on your phone. It’s an easy and quick way to check your Salik account balance, the trips you have made and your status. It works on the iPhone as well as the iPad.
Dhs7.29, iOS, Android
Costa Coffee
An app especially for the UAE that allows all coffee lovers to not only locate the nearest Costa Coffee store, but also view their product catalogue to keep up to date with any deals or new items on the menu. The app also has games and music to keep you entertained.
Free, iOS
Time Out Abu Dhabi
The one app you absolutely cannot do without. No, really. Our top ten lists are all you need to look at to know what you should do in the city. Featuring where to go, current events, best restaurants, shopping deals and the best night spots.
Free, iOS
Wally
Helps you organise your money and keeps a meticulous record of how much you’re spending. You can manually enter an expense or scan a receipt and you have a record of it in your phone.
Free, iOS
