# Hayi - Connecting Neighbours

> Connecting neighbours across the UAE

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hayi.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hayi.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hayi.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Hayi
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 40,834
- **Rating:** 3.14 / 5 (203 ratings)
- **Version:** 14.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-30
- **First published:** 2020-07-01
- **Publisher country:** AE
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hayi.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.hayi.app](https://www.hayi.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hayi.app/privacy-policy](https://www.hayi.app/privacy-policy)

## Description

Hayi (meaning "My Neighbourhood" in Arabic) is a dedicated platform designed to connect neighbours across the UAE, fostering a sense of community and friendship within close proximity. It enables users to find tennis partners, organize carpools, get trusted local service recommendations, hire babysitters, and discuss neighbourhood happenings — all while prioritizing privacy through secure address verification.

Dubai is celebrated for its safe, family-friendly environment, but lacks a unified community spirit. Hayi bridges that gap by bringing neighbours together to contribute toward Dubai's goal of becoming the Happiest City in the World. With strict privacy measures, verified users can effortlessly engage and share within their neighbourhoods, making Hayi the go-to community app for UAE residents.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission. ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.hayi.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Reviews commonly praise Hayi for helping neighbors connect, share local updates, and get assistance, with a clean interface and useful local perks. Repeated complaints concern bugs that disrupt core features, ineffective customer support, and delays with account or post approvals.

### Pros

- Helps residents connect with neighbors and build a stronger local community.
- Useful for neighborhood updates, advice, and getting immediate help.
- Clean, welcoming interface that reviewers often find easy to navigate.
- Local tips and discounts are appreciated by multiple reviewers.

### Cons

- Recurring technical glitches affect features such as login, chats, posting, comments, and notifications.
- Customer support and in-app feedback are reported as unreliable or unresponsive.
- Some users experience delays waiting for account approval or for posts and ads to be reviewed.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hayi.android)