A practical guide to Abu Dhabi’s single government platform: what TAMM is, how to sign in with UAE PASS, which services you can complete online, and how it compares with Dubai’s smart-government apps.
TAMM is Abu Dhabi’s unified government services platform, a single website (tamm.abudhabi) and mobile app that puts the emirate’s government transactions in one place instead of spreading them across dozens of separate department portals. As of early 2026 it provides access to more than 1,000 services from Abu Dhabi government entities and private-sector partners, and you sign in once with UAE PASS, the national digital identity, to reach the personalized ones. From checking a traffic fine to registering a tenancy contract or connecting utilities, most routine dealings with the Abu Dhabi government now start on TAMM.
This guide explains what TAMM covers, how to create an account and sign in, the main service categories and what each one lets you do, the fees and payments the platform handles, the access channels including in-person service centers, and how TAMM sits alongside the federal u.ae portal and Dubai’s equivalent apps. If you live, work, or run a business in the capital, TAMM is the platform you will use most.
What TAMM Is and Who Runs It
TAMM is the Abu Dhabi Government’s official digital services platform, delivered as a website and a mobile app for iOS and Android, and it is overseen by the Department of Government Enablement within the Abu Dhabi Government. Its purpose is to act as a single front door to government: rather than visiting the police portal for a fine, a separate site for vehicle registration, and another for utilities, you handle them through one login. The Abu Dhabi Government services portal channels these transactions through TAMM, so it is the operational layer behind most of the emirate’s e-government.
The platform aggregates services from government departments and from private-sector partners, which is why the catalog runs to over a thousand entries covering residency, transport, business, housing, health, and community services. Some are purely informational, such as guides on how a procedure works, while others are full transactions that update official records or take a payment. TAMM is Abu Dhabi specific: it handles emirate-level dealings, while federal matters such as passports and nationwide services sit on the national u.ae portal and with the relevant federal authority.
How to Create an Account and Sign In
Access to TAMM works on two levels. Basic and informational content can be browsed without signing in, but any personalized service that touches your records, a vehicle, a property, or a payment requires you to authenticate with UAE PASS, the UAE’s national digital identity. There is no separate TAMM username and password to create; your UAE PASS account is your login, which means the same credentials work across other UAE government platforms.
Setting Up UAE PASS First
If you do not already have UAE PASS, register for it before using TAMM’s personalized services. UAE PASS is available as its own app on the Apple App Store and Google Play, and you verify your identity using your Emirates ID. Once UAE PASS is active, TAMM recognizes it at sign-in and pulls your verified identity, so you do not re-enter personal details for each transaction. Residents and citizens with a valid Emirates ID can set this up; confirm the current verification steps in the UAE PASS app itself.
Downloading and Signing In to TAMM
You can use TAMM through the website at tamm.abudhabi or by installing the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Open the platform, choose to sign in, select UAE PASS as the authentication method, and approve the login request in the UAE PASS app. After that you land in your account, where you can search the catalog, start a service, and track requests you have already submitted. The mobile app and the website share the same account, so a request started on one is visible on the other.
Main Service Categories on TAMM
TAMM groups its catalog into broad categories so you can reach a transaction either by searching its name or by browsing the relevant section. The table below shows the main categories most residents use and typical tasks within each. Service availability and the exact steps can change as departments update their offerings, so treat the examples as a guide and confirm the current process on TAMM before you rely on it.
| Category | Typical Services | Who It Is For |
|---|---|---|
| Transport and vehicles | Check and pay traffic fines, vehicle registration and renewal, driving-license services, Mawaqif parking | Drivers and vehicle owners |
| Housing and property | Tawtheeq tenancy contract registration, housing services | Tenants and landlords |
| Utilities | ADDC electricity and water connection, account changes | New and existing residents |
| Business | Business setup, licensing, and permits | Entrepreneurs and companies |
| Residency and community | Residency-related services, health and Department of Health services | Residents and families |
Two of the most common reasons expats open TAMM are housing and utilities. If you are moving into a rental, you will need to register a tenancy contract through Tawtheeq, and you will separately need to set up an ADDC electricity and water account before your unit is connected. Both flows are reachable through TAMM, and completing them in the right order avoids delays at move-in.
Paying Fines and Fees Through TAMM
TAMM handles payment inside the platform, so for transactions that carry a government fee or fine you complete the whole task, including settlement, without leaving it. A frequent example is traffic fines: you can check and pay Abu Dhabi traffic fines and Mawaqif parking charges directly, with the payment recorded against your record. The same applies to service fees on vehicle renewal, permits, and other paid transactions, which are shown before you confirm.
Because fee amounts vary by service and are set by the responsible department, TAMM displays the current charge at the point of payment rather than in a fixed published list. Do not assume a fee you paid last year still applies; check the amount shown on the service screen before confirming. For any transaction, keep the digital receipt or reference number TAMM issues, since that is your proof the payment and the underlying record change went through.
Access Channels and Support
TAMM is reachable through three channels: the website, the mobile app, and in-person TAMM service centers located across the emirate for people who prefer or need face-to-face help. The government contact center can be reached on 800555 for guidance on services and requests. Between the app, the website, and the service centers, you can start most transactions online and fall back to in-person support for anything that needs document handling or verification the digital flow cannot complete.
For new arrivals, the service centers are useful when you are still setting up UAE PASS or waiting on an Emirates ID, since some steps are easier to resolve in person. Once your digital identity is active, the app usually becomes the fastest route, because it keeps your submitted requests and their status in one place and sends updates without you having to call.
TAMM Versus Dubai’s Government Apps
TAMM is Abu Dhabi’s counterpart to Dubai’s smart-government services, which residents there reach mainly through the DubaiNow app and related portals. The concept is the same, a single digital gateway to a city’s government services, but the platforms are emirate specific: TAMM covers Abu Dhabi entities and Abu Dhabi records, while DubaiNow covers Dubai. If you relocate between the two emirates, you switch platforms rather than carrying one account across, though UAE PASS works as the login on both.
The practical takeaway is that your emirate of residence decides which platform you use for local services such as tenancy registration, utilities, and traffic fines, even though federal services remain common to both. For a broader view of how the two emirates differ on cost of living, services, and lifestyle, see our comparison of how Abu Dhabi compares with Dubai. And if you are moving to the capital for work, it is worth understanding why Abu Dhabi work visas get rejected before you begin the residency steps that TAMM later helps you manage.
FAQ
What is TAMM in Abu Dhabi?
TAMM is the Abu Dhabi Government’s unified digital services platform, available as a website at tamm.abudhabi and as a mobile app. It gives access to more than 1,000 services from Abu Dhabi government entities and private-sector partners in one place, from traffic fines to tenancy registration and utilities, replacing the need to visit separate department portals.
How do I log in to TAMM?
You sign in to TAMM with UAE PASS, the UAE’s national digital identity, rather than a separate TAMM username and password. Basic informational content can be browsed without signing in, but any personalized service that touches your records or takes a payment requires UAE PASS authentication. The same UAE PASS login works across other UAE government platforms.
Do I need UAE PASS to use TAMM?
You need UAE PASS for personalized services such as vehicle transactions, property and tenancy registration, residency services, and anything that involves payment. You can browse general information and service descriptions without it. If you do not have UAE PASS, register for it first using your Emirates ID through the UAE PASS app.
Is there a TAMM mobile app?
Yes. TAMM is available as a mobile app on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, and it shares the same account as the website. A request started on the app is visible on the website and the reverse, so you can begin a service on one channel and track it on the other.
Can I pay traffic fines on TAMM?
Yes. You can check and pay Abu Dhabi traffic fines and Mawaqif parking charges directly within TAMM, with the payment recorded against your record. The platform shows the current amount before you confirm, and it issues a digital receipt or reference number that serves as your proof of payment.
How much does it cost to use TAMM?
Using the platform itself is free; you only pay the government fees or fines attached to specific transactions. Fee amounts are set by the responsible department and vary by service, so TAMM displays the current charge on the service screen at the point of payment rather than in a fixed published list. Confirm the amount shown before you pay.
What services can I do on TAMM?
Typical transactions include checking and paying traffic fines, vehicle registration and renewal, driving-license services, Tawtheeq tenancy contract registration, ADDC utility connection, business setup and permits, and health services from the Department of Health. The full catalog runs to over 1,000 services across transport, housing, business, residency, and community categories.
Is TAMM the same as Dubai’s government app?
No. TAMM is Abu Dhabi’s platform and covers Abu Dhabi government entities and records, while Dubai residents use DubaiNow and related portals for local services. The concept is the same single digital gateway, but the platforms are emirate specific. UAE PASS works as the login on both, though your local services depend on your emirate of residence.
How can I get help with a TAMM service?
You can reach the Abu Dhabi government contact center on 800555 for guidance, use the support options inside the app and website, or visit one of the in-person TAMM service centers located across the emirate. Service centers are especially useful when you are still setting up UAE PASS or need face-to-face document handling.
Does TAMM handle federal services like passports?
TAMM focuses on Abu Dhabi emirate-level services. Federal matters such as passports and nationwide services sit on the national u.ae portal and with the relevant federal authority. For local Abu Dhabi dealings such as tenancy, utilities, and traffic fines, TAMM is the platform to use; confirm on TAMM whether a specific service is available there.
Official Sources
- TAMM — Abu Dhabi Government services platform (website and app)
- Abu Dhabi Media Office — TAMM overview and service count
- Abu Dhabi Government — Services portal
- Google Play — TAMM Abu Dhabi Government app
- Apple App Store — TAMM Abu Dhabi Government app
This guide is for informational purposes only and reflects the position current as of July 2026. Service availability, fees, and procedures on TAMM change as Abu Dhabi government departments update their offerings. Always verify the current service, requirements, and charges on the official TAMM platform or with the relevant authority before proceeding with any transaction.
