Comparison

EMIRARTS vs PlanDXB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EMIRARTS

Features
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Looking for cultural things to do in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah? EMIRARTS is your guide to art and culture in the UAE: the exhibitions worth seeing, the museums and art galleries around you, and what's on this week. Nothing is simply listed. Every venue, exhibition and event on EMIRARTS is selected and reviewed by our team. Not everything. Just what's worth knowing about. WHAT'S ON • The art exhibitions we recommend right now, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and beyond • Cultural events and one-day events, with dates and practical details • Articles and stories from the UAE art scene THE ART MAP • Museums, art galleries, art spaces and cultural venues near you, on an interactive map • Filter by date, type of event, emirate and type of venue • Search any venue or exhibition VENUES AND EXHIBITIONS • Opening hours, prices, websites, social links and directions • Exhibition photo galleries • Our reviews of the places and shows we have visited YOUR CULTURAL AGENDA • Save exhibitions and events to your calendar and favourites • Get reminders for the exhibitions and events in your calendar For residents, visitors and art lovers across the Emirates. Available in English, French and Arabic.

About

PlanDXB

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PlanDXB, Dubai's Sports & Social Community Stop digging through endless group chats to find your next game. PlanDXB brings Dubai's activity community into one place — discover events, reserve your spot, and show up ready to play. Whether it's volleyball, football, padel, running, or a community meetup, PlanDXB makes it effortless to find activities, join in, and meet people who love the same things you do. DISCOVER ACTIVITIES Browse upcoming games and events near you, sorted by date and filtered by format and skill level. See exactly how many spots are left, who's already in, and where it's happening — with one-tap directions to the venue. JOIN IN ONE TAP Found something you like? Reserve your spot instantly. If it's full, hop on the waitlist and see your exact position in line. When a seat opens up, you'll get notified and can claim it before it's gone. NEVER MISS OUT Get reminders before every session so you always show up on time. Track your upcoming plans and look back on everything you've joined — all in one place. FAIR & ORGANIZED No more no-shows ruining the plan. PlanDXB handles attendance, cancellation windows, and waitlists automatically, so events stay full and everyone gets a fair shot at a spot. BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY See community rules, follow on Instagram, and stay connected with everyone taking part. Open to all skill levels — from first-timers to seasoned regulars. WHY PLANDXB • Find and join activities in seconds • Real-time spots and waitlist positions • Smart reminders so you never miss out • Track your history and reliability • Available in English and Arabic with full right-to-left support Download PlanDXB and get in the game. Your next plan is one tap away.

Screenshots

EMIRARTS4 screens
PlanDXB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EMIRARTS at none against PlanDXB's shown. PlanDXB's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMIRARTS ships an update every 3 days, PlanDXB every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
EMIRARTS versus PlanDXB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMIRARTSPlanDXB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFiona GarfagniniFaris Kamal

In-app purchases

None

EMIRARTS

No in-app purchases

None

PlanDXB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMIRARTS free?
EMIRARTS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlanDXB free?
PlanDXB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMIRARTS or PlanDXB have ads?
PlanDXB shows ads; EMIRARTS does not.
Which is updated more often, EMIRARTS or PlanDXB?
EMIRARTS ships an update every 3 days, and PlanDXB every 4 days. Most recently, EMIRARTS was updated on November 9, 2026 and PlanDXB on October 31, 2026.

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