# RTA Smart Drive

> Get live traffic updates for Dubai with Smart Drive - your navigation companion!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mireo.rtasmartdrive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mireo.rtasmartdrive)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mireo.rtasmartdrive`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RTA-ITS
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 2,805,120
- **Rating:** 4.66 / 5 (59,437 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-01
- **First published:** 2014-10-15
- **Publisher country:** AE
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mireo.rtasmartdrive)
- **Website:** [http://www.rta.ae](http://www.rta.ae/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/about-rta/policies-procedures](https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/about-rta/policies-procedures)

## Description

RTA Smart Drive is a comprehensive navigation app tailored for Dubai commuters, providing offline route planning and real-time traffic updates without requiring mobile internet. With turn-by-turn voice and visual instructions, automatic rerouting, speed limit alerts, and detailed points of interest, it ensures safe and efficient journeys across the city.

Key features include 2D/3D map views, day and night mode switching, 3D landmarks, and coverage of metro, tram, bus, and marine stations. Users can plan routes with multiple options, avoid tolls and unpaved roads, simulate drives, and share favorite routes through social platforms. The app supports both Arabic and English interfaces and voice navigation, enhancing accessibility for all drivers.

## Rankings

- #36,135 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE`
- `androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION_TEMPLATES`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.mireo.rtasmartdrive.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.mireo.rtasmartdrive.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Users praise offline navigation and lane-guided driving, with some preferring it over Google Maps for Dubai. However, stability issues (crashes/hangs), unreliable location data, slow or outdated map updates, and inconsistent directions undermine trust. The app is useful for driving in Dubai but reliability concerns limit its overall reliability.

### Pros

- Offline navigation works without internet
- Clear turn-by-turn directions with lane guidance
- Driving-focused navigation and users report it being better than Google Maps for driving in Dubai
- Generally very good app with positive user sentiment
- Useful and helpful for navigation in Dubai

### Cons

- App crashes or hangs, causing instability
- Location accuracy issues (incorrect display or unreliable positioning)
- Maps updates are slow or not up-to-date
- Navigation directions can be inconsistent or misleading
- Missing compass mode / some features not supported

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