Your all-in-one digital guide to living in the UAE — whether you just landed or have called it home for years.
Whether you have just arrived in the UAE or have been living here for years, UAE Compass is your go-to digital companion for everyday life. From understanding UAE rules and completing residency checklists to discovering hidden places, finding a home, managing bills and handling everyday essentials — UAE Compass brings the things you need together in one convenient platform.
UAE laws and regulations can sometimes be unfamiliar, even to long-term residents. Something that may seem like a simple everyday activity can potentially result in a fine.
UAE Compass helps residents understand important rules and regulations in simple, easy-to-follow language, so they can make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary penalties.
Moving from a visitor to a resident involves multiple steps, documents and processes.
UAE Compass provides easy-to-follow checklists to help newcomers understand what they need to do to establish their residency — while also helping existing residents keep track of important renewal requirements.
The UAE has far more to offer than the handful of places that usually appear at the top of internet searches.
UAE Compass helps you discover indoor and outdoor activities across the UAE, whether you live in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or another emirate. Find places to visit, things to do and experiences you may never have discovered through a normal search.
Looking for a shared room, studio, 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom apartment?
UAE Compass helps you explore housing options while providing useful information about average rental prices by area. Knowing the typical rent in a neighbourhood can help you compare options, negotiate confidently and make better-informed decisions before spending your hard-earned money.
Why jump between multiple apps for everyday tasks?
UAE Compass aims to bring essential services together, including:
Instead of opening your calculator or searching for another service every time you need to convert money, simply use the built-in currency converter.
You shouldn't need ten different apps, websites and searches to manage everyday life in the UAE.
Your digital compass for life in the UAE.
Alfia holds a Master's degree and brings over 10 years of IT experience, having worked with startups and multinational companies.
After relocating to the UAE, she experienced firsthand the learning curve of settling into a new country — understanding the rules, finding reliable information, navigating everyday processes and discovering everything the UAE has to offer.
She realised that many of these essentials were scattered across different websites, apps and sources.
That experience inspired her to create UAE Compass — one simple platform designed to help people know the rules, settle with confidence, explore the UAE and manage everyday life with ease.
Her vision is simple:
Make life in the UAE easier, more convenient and stress-free — for everyone.
Investor, partner, or just curious how this works — I'd genuinely like to hear from you.