DubaiNow vs Makasbi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DubaiNow
This app is the official government platform for managing over 320 essential services from more than 50 entities in Dubai. It allows users to conveniently handle bills, driving, housing, health, education, and more, simplifying daily life with secure access to government and private sector services.
- Bill payments and top-ups
- Vehicle registration and fines
- Housing and DEWA management
- Visa sponsorship and renewal
- Health appointment management
- Education directory access
- Police clearance certificates
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The Unified Platform For All Individual Services In the City DubaiNow is the only official Dubai government app connecting you to over 320 essential services from 50+ entities. Seamlessly manage everything from bills and driving to housing, health, education, and more – all at your fingertips. Simplify your life in Dubai with convenient and secure access to government and private sector services. New features are constantly being added to make your daily tasks easier. Do it all with DubaiNow: · Effortless Payments: Settle DEWA, Etisalat, Du, FEWA, Empower, Dubai Municipality bills, and top up Salik, NOL, and Dubai Customs. · Smart Driving: Pay fines, renew your vehicle registration and driving license, manage your plates and Salik account, pay for parking and fuel, handle parking permits, and view accident locations. · Seamless Housing: Pay your DEWA bills, view invoices and consumption details, activate your account, access RERA rent calculator, verify title deeds, and explore property listings, Dubai citizens can also apply for land grants. · Simplified Residency: Sponsor/renew/cancel visas, view dependent permits, · Comprehensive Health: Manage appointments, view results & prescriptions, track vaccinations, find doctors, clinics, and hospitals (DHA), · Empowered Education: Explore KHDA school & Dubai university directories, sign parent-school contracts, get academic history, and find training institutes. · Secure Police & Legal: Easily apply for Police Clearance Certificates, find the nearest police station, inquire about court case status, connect with a lawyer, and quickly access emergency contacts. · Easy Travel: Track Dubai Airport flights and report lost items. · Islamic Services: View prayer times, find mosques, manage Zakat/Iftar during Ramadan, and pay different types of expiations, · Meaningful Donations: Support numerous local charities. · And More: Explore Dubai landmarks, stay updated on city events, access digital business cards, view Dubai Sports and Calendar updates, locate nearby ATMs, and use Madinati to report infrastructure concerns.
Makasbi
Exclusive deals and premium offers for Visa prepaid and credit card holders. Discover rewards across travel, retail, dining, and electronics. Start redeeming perks today.
- Exclusive benefits for Visa cardholders
- Premium offers across multiple categories
- Rewards for travel and hotels
- Deals in retail, beauty, and electronics
- Dining discounts and offers
- Uninterrupted rewards stream
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Never miss another deal with the all-new Visa Makasbi App! Designed exclusively for Visa prepaid and credit card holders, this must-have app gives you exclusive benefits and premium offers, to suit all your needs. Download now and log in with your details to enjoy uninterrupted rewards and an unending stream of perks across categories such as Travel & Hotels, Retail & Beauty, Electronics, Dining, and more. From mouthwatering deals and trending sales to cutting-edge offers, it’s all happening here. Start redeeming today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DubaiNow at 4.7 against Makasbi's 2.0. DubaiNow also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). Makasbi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DubaiNow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DubaiNow has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DubaiNow ships an update every 9 days, Makasbi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DubaiNow | Makasbi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dubai eGovernment Department | Merite Incentives General Trading LLC |
Customer experience
DubaiNow
Makasbi
Bugs and requests
DubaiNow
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in or access accounts
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Incorrect or outdated information displayed
- Payment failures and processing errors
Requested features
4 requests- Improved app stability and reliability
- Seamless integration with other apps and services
- Enhanced user interface and experience
- Expanded payment options and support
Makasbi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DubaiNow
No in-app purchases
Makasbi
No in-app purchases
