DubaiNow vs Driving
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.
Driving
Book driving lessons with certified instructors at your convenience. Choose your instructor, schedule sessions, and track your learning progress step-by-step. Enjoy discounted packages and timely appointment reminders for a smart and easy learning experience.
- Book driving lessons easily
- Certified instructors with real ratings
- Discounted lesson packages
- Appointment reminders
- Track learner progress
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تطبيق القيادة لحجز دروس تعليم قيادة السيارات تطبيق ذكي وسهل الاستخدام يتيح لك حجز دروس تعليم قيادة السيارات مع مدربين معتمدين في الوقت والمكان الذي يناسبك. اختر المدرب، حدّد الموعد، وتابع تقدمك خطوة بخطوة. المميزات: المعاملات حجز سريع وسهل للدروس مدربون معتمدون وتقييمات حقيقية باقات مخفضة تنبيهات بالمواعيد متابعة تقدم المتعلم ابدأ رحلتك في تعلم القيادة اليوم، بخطوات بسيطة وتجربة ذكية
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DubaiNow at every 9 days against Driving's every 2 months. DubaiNow also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). Driving's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Driving holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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, Driving every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DubaiNow | Driving |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dubai eGovernment Department | OZONE SOFTWARE WEB-DESIGN |
Customer experience
DubaiNow
Driving
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
Driving
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DubaiNow
No in-app purchases
Driving
No in-app purchases
