Makani is a 10-digit number which gives you the exact location of the entrance of a building. It is the official geographic addressing system in the emirates of Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.

Makani means my location in Arabic and the system consists of 10 digit numbers called ‘Makani Numbers’. The main purpose of creating this system is to make it easy for anyone to find places and navigate around the emirates using electronic maps on smart phones, tablets, computers and navigation systems.

https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/housing/makani-number-wha...

This app is using UAE NG (UAE National Grid) coordinates which is based on the MGRS to define the locations. To add something more interesting to the app, it allows coordinate conversion to popular formats like Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), Geographic Coordinate System (GCS) to make compatible with devices like smart phones which depends on global navigation satellite system (GNSS) to locate their positions.

https://gisresources.com/dubai-municipality-to-start-first-p...


--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2023-08-21 16:01:06 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

If you are new to Dubai then don’t forget to try the navigation app Makani Dubai. Since Dubai does not have any traditional address structure it is difficult to find the location but with the new app hope you will never get misplaced!





In order to develop navigation over the residential areas people have been given their -Makani number or UAE National Grid number, which help them to provide geographical data services, images and 3-D maps of Dubai to governmental bodies, the private sector and individuals address. It is moreover similar to a Zip Code that works in the US and other European countries, to help locate a building.





In Arabic Makani means ‘my location’. It is a smartphone application which is available on Google Play, Android phone and iPhones. Under the Makani, every public area, building and residence will have a number to help people to locate their places in Dubai.

https://www.4cmortgages.com/blog/find-your-way-with-makani-d...