- ‘Metro Moments’ is available on Voice Map app
- ‘Al Fahidi Architecture is Tour’ available on Pocket Guide app
Dubai Tourism has launched two new free apps for Android and Apple users to make tourists’ Dubai experience more convenient. The two new apps ‘Metro Moments’ and ‘Al Fahidi Architecture Tour’ help visitors discover and learn more about significant and historic sites and landmarks in the city.
But that’s not all. Both the apps are supported by GPS technology and use audio narrations to guide visitors through Dubai depending on the user’s location. The pre-recorded audio is available in English, Chinese and German and each tour also comes in text form and is accompanied by a map to help with navigation.
‘Metro Moments’ is available on Voice Map, an app that uses audio guides and real-time location to direct users towards their next journey of exploration. The tour provides users with information on the different points of interest and attractions that can be found along the Dubai Metro route between Dubai Airport Terminal 3 and The Dubai Mall (moving in both directions).
‘Al Fahidi Architecture Tour’, meanwhile, can be found on the Pocket Guide app, an electronic version of a human tour guide, assisting tourists with their travels in cities around the world. The tour focuses on introducing users to the rich history and heritage of Dubai’s popular Al Fahidi District, part of the wider Dubai Historic District.
Both apps allow users to download the free tours in advance, helping users avoid roaming charges.
As well as being highly informative, the audio nature of the two new guides will assist visually-impaired travellers to make the most of their time in the city, and the tours are part of Dubai Tourism’s commitment to Dubai’s ‘People of Determination Initiative’.