Makani Android

Makani

Unique app for geographic addressing system currently is dedicated to Dubai.

Features & Capabilities

Makani is a unique Chrome extension providing access to the official geographic addressing system adopted across Dubai, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE. Dubai pioneered the use of "Makani Numbers", a simple 10-digit numeric system (e.g., 30032 95320) that locates building entrances precisely, eliminating the need for names or complicated directions. This innovation bridges language barriers among diverse nationalities living and visiting the UAE.

The extension allows users to search for Makani numbers and points of interest by voice, view building boundaries and entrances on interactive maps, explore detailed place information with street-level imagery, and link Makani numbers to mobile contacts for quick access. Additional features include managing favorite locations, advanced searches by land numbers or traditional addresses, QR code reading on Makani plates, multi-destination route planning, and sharing locations easily via various communication channels. Supported in both English and Arabic, Makani streamlines navigation and location discovery for residents and tourists alike across the Emirates.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Dubai Municipality - GIS Dept
Downloads:
352,573 218
Rating:
4.06
(2,727)
Version:
0 Last updated: 2026-03-17
Creation date:
2013-10-24
Publisher country:
AE AE
Email:
Ma*****@dm.gov.ae
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-13
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Dubai Municipality - GIS Dept
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dm.makani
Email:
Ma*****@dm.gov.ae
Website:
http://www.dm.gov.ae

User Reviews

Most reviews show the Makani app is often non-functional, slow, and unreliable, with data not loading and Makani numbers not retrievable. Many users report crashes, unresponsive UI, long search times, and no results. There are concerns about poor maintenance and lack of timely updates. A minority of users still call it useful or excellent when it works. The top recurring issues are not working, slow searches, data-fetch failures, maintenance neglect, and UI glitches or geo restrictions in the UAE.
Pros
  • Useful and helpful when the app works
  • Positive user sentiment with ratings like Excellent/Brilliant/Good
  • Some users still find it useful and helpful despite issues
  • Overall perceived usefulness when functioning
Cons
  • App frequently not working or crashing and not loading data
  • Very slow performance and long search times with no/limited results
  • Data retrieval failures: cannot fetch Makani numbers or perform lookups
  • Poor maintenance and lack of timely updates/issue rectification
  • UI glitches on mobile (unresponsive, screen flipped) and geo-restrictions in UAE
Recent reviews
verry good
by Ta*****, 2026-05-11

when can its maintainance can b over
by Ah*****, 2026-04-27

from months its under maintenance
by Za*****, 2026-04-24
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