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These are the must-have apps for tourists visiting and residents living in Oman
14 March 2024
| Last updated on 14 March 2024
Make your stay in Oman easy-peasy.
Whether you're temporarily visiting or you're an expat resident living in Oman, make your time in the country easier with these handy apps.
From food delivery apps to government services, these must-have apps in Oman will have you navigating the Sultanate like a local. The best part? All of the apps listed below are free to download, so install them now!
1. Otaxi (Oman Taxi)
You won't have to waste your time waiting to hail a taxi in Muscat, Oman, with the Otaxi app.
This useful app in Oman lets you pre-book a taxi ride, choose your pick-up and drop-off point, and even track your taxi driver before and during the journey.
To use this app, you will need to register your number. The Otaxi app is available in the App Store and for Google Play.
2. TM DONE
If you're in need of food, groceries, pharmacy items, flowers, etc. delivered to your location in Oman, then we recommend downloading the TM DONE app.
You can get the app for iOS or Android.
3. Talabat
Kitchen in a mess? No ingredients in the fridge? Not in the mood to cook? Whatever the reason or whatever you're craving, you can order food delivery online in Oman using the Talabat app. Residents and tourists are spoiled for choice with a diverse list of restaurants, cuisines, and dishes.
The Talabat app is available on the App Store and Google Play.
4. Google Maps
Never be lost in Oman again with the Google Maps app. This useful app lets you find locations, plan travel routes, and see what are the available public transport options and timings to that location.
5. Dubizzle Oman
One man's junk is another man's treasure in Oman. If you have some items at home that you no longer need, you can list a classified advertisement on Dubizzle - someone else might be interested in keeping it!
On top of buying and selling secondhand cars, electronics, clothes, toys, furniture, etc., Dubizzle also lets users list houses or apartments for rent or sale. You can find your next home in Oman through this app.
The app can be installed on iOS or Android.
6. WhatsApp
If you're living in Oman as an expat resident, downloading WhatsApp is a must. It's one of the most commonly used messenger apps in Oman, so you'll need it to keep contact with friends, family, coworkers, etc.
7. Google Translate
Oman is home to over 5 million foreign expats living, working, and/or studying in the Sultanate, making the language barrier difficult for some residents and tourists. In addition, the official language of Oman is Arabic - and not everyone in the country can understand it.
We recommend downloading Google Translate to make communication easier. Although the translations aren't 100% perfect, it's good enough to get your point across. The app also offers a camera feature where it can translate a piece of text in real life when you take a photo of it.
Google Translate is available on the App Store and Google Play.
8. MOH Oman
MOH Oman is an app offered by the country's Ministry of Health, providing citizens and expat residents with information and assistance related to healthcare.
9. Mosaed
If you're driving in Muscat, then you'll need to install Mosaed, Oman's first and only roadside assistant app. You won't have to worry about being stuck on the road, as this app offers easy and fast roadside car service and assistance.
You can download the Mosaed app via the App Store or Google Play.
10. Royal Oman Police
Stay safe while in Oman and download the Royal Oman Police app. This handy app lets you directly contact local police in case of an emergency, find the nearest police station, inquire about your visa status, traffic violations and fines, as well as other government services.
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