In today’s fast-paced world, smartphones have become as essential as our morning coffee, with apps making them indispensable. Whether you’re tracking your diet or managing your finances, there’s an app for virtually everything.
Here, we offer a comprehensive guide to essential apps that will make traveling in Qatar seamless. This guide features the top Qatar-based apps you need for navigating, dining, exploring, accessing government services, and managing travel insurance. Enhance your travel experience with these must-have tools.
Qatar Living
The Qatar Living app is your go-to resource for everything related to life in Qatar. From the latest news and events to crucial life decisions like finding a job, searching for a home, or choosing the right car, Qatar Living covers it all. Discover information on all necessary services, along with buying and selling almost anything. Best of all, using the app’s services is completely free.
Urban point
If you’re searching for things to do in Qatar, Doha, the capital, offers a fascinating array of attractions. For those who appreciate a vibrant lifestyle while saving money, Urban Point is the ideal app. This lifestyle guide provides enticing deals and discounts on everything from dining to entertainment.
In partnership with Ooredoo Qatar, Urban Point offers Ooredoo Postpaid users access to over 4,000 offers at no cost. Other users can subscribe to Urban Point for QAR 30 monthly or QAR 180 annually.
Karwa
Whether you’re a resident, tourist, or just passing through Qatar, it’s hard to miss the turquoise-colored buses and taxis by Mowasalat (Karwa). They provide comprehensive transportation solutions across the country. While public transport in Qatar is both convenient and economical, it can be confusing for newcomers. To simplify it, Karwa offers two key apps
Karwa official (taxi services)
The Karwa app allows you to book a taxi for pick-up and drop-off at your desired location. It also provides a full schedule for the metro express service—a free bus service for Doha Metro and Lusail Tram users. Karwa Taxi fares begin at QAR 4 within Doha and QAR 25 from Hamad International Airport.
Karwa journey planner (bus services)
The Karwa Journey Planner app equips you with all the necessary information to navigate Qatar’s bus system, including public and Metrolink buses. You can track bus timings, routes, and explore points of interest, figuring out how to get there from your current location.
Talabat
Beyond delivering restaurant meals, Talabat offers groceries, flowers, electronics, health products, cosmetics, and pet supplies from numerous retailers and partners. Most restaurant and retail orders include delivery fees. The app is user-friendly and supports cash, credit card, and debit card payments.
Deliveroo
The UK’s award-winning food delivery app, Deliveroo, launched in Qatar in 2022. It offers customers a variety of local and international dining options, known for its fast and dependable service. Deliveroo stands out with more offers and discounts compared to other apps. While easy to navigate, the app can occasionally feel slow. Payments can be made via Apple Pay, credit and debit cards, or cash on delivery.
Uber
Uber is one of the world’s leading ride-hailing apps, available in over 80 countries. Use Uber to book rides for yourself or others, or schedule a ride for later. The app’s key advantage is its global consistency—it works the same anywhere, automatically detecting your location to provide services. In Qatar, Uber fares start at QAR 8.
