SmartShanghai vs Mtbadi

Discover and bookmark the best of Shanghai. SmartShanghai is Shanghai’s longest-running online English-language city guide. For over 20 years, our editors on the ground have been discovering, reviewing and curating the places, events and things worth knowing about. From restaurants and bars to exhibitions, concerts, family activities and hidden neighborhood spots, we help you find the best of Shanghai — and save the things you want to come back to. Discover Browse our hand-picked selection of restaurants, bars, cafés, shops and other places around Shanghai. Save Your Favorites Bookmark places, events and articles you want to come back to and build your own Shanghai list. What’s On Find things happening around the city, from live music and nightlife to exhibitions, markets, dining events and family activities. Editorial Guides, recommendations and stories from our Shanghai-based editorial team, covering the city for more than 20 years. Housing Browse apartments for rent across Shanghai, with thousands of current listings from local agencies and landlords. Tickets Discover upcoming shows and events and buy tickets directly through SmartShanghai. Essential Shanghai Practical information for living in and visiting Shanghai, including useful services and emergency information. Whether you’ve just arrived, are visiting for a few days, or have lived here for years, SmartShanghai helps you discover more of Shanghai — and keep track of the places you don’t want to forget.

Mtbadi is China, made easier for Emiratis. Built from real experiences, Mtbadi brings together the things we wish we had from day one — where to eat halal, what to explore, how student life actually works, the language you’ll really use, cultural insights, community updates, and the little things no one tells you before you arrive. Discover places worth knowing, see what’s around you, save your favorites, share your experience, and ask Ghanem when you need a hand. Whether you’re coming to study, visit, or simply experience China differently — Mtbadi helps you feel less like a stranger and more like you know your way around.