About Us

Welcome to hafilatcard.online – your practical companion for moving around Abu Dhabi with confidence.

We are a privately owned company led by our CEO, Shariff Badell , and we specialize in document typing, document management, and practical information services designed to make life easier for expatriates, residents and visitors in the UAE.

Our website focuses on offering clear, simple guidance on how to use and recharge Hafilat bus cards, as well as other essential information that helps you move around the city with ease.

Our Story

When Shariff Badell first settled in Abu Dhabi, he quickly realised how challenging everyday procedures could be for expatriates and tourists:
understanding public transport, finding the right places to recharge a bus card, or simply knowing where to go and what steps to follow.

From that personal experience came a simple idea:

to create a helpful, trustworthy, and easy-to-understand information hub
for anyone who wants to explore Abu Dhabi and use its public transport system comfortably.

What started as a personal initiative has grown into a small, dedicated team focused on offering reliable information and tailored assistance to people from all over the world.

What We Do

At hafilatcard.online, we:

  • Provide step-by-step guidance on how and where to recharge your Hafilat bus card.
  • Share practical tips for using public transport and moving around Abu Dhabi more efficiently.
  • Offer document typing and management services to help you with everyday administrative and paperwork needs.
  • Support expatriates, residents, and tourists with clear, accessible information in English.

We do not process payments, store card details or banking data, or perform any financial transactions.
All top-ups and official procedures are always done through authorised government or service provider channels.

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Our Mission

Our mission is simple:

To make Abu Dhabi easier to understand, easier to navigate, and more welcoming for everyone.

We believe that good information saves you time, money and stress.
Whether you are a new expatriate, a frequent visitor, or a tourist here for the first time, we want you to feel that someone is on your side – explaining the small but important details that official sites often overlook.

Our Values

  • Clarity – We communicate in plain, straightforward language.
  • Accuracy – We strive to keep our information practical and up to date.
  • Independence – We are an unofficial, independent information website and are not affiliated with any UAE government or transport authority.
  • Service – We exist to support people, not to sell confusion or unnecessary services.

Led by Our CEO, Samir Al-Yousef

Hello! I’m Shariff Badell, webmaster of hafilatcard.online.

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From the first day I arrived in Abu Dhabi, I understood how important it is to have someone who can guide you through the city, help you use public transport correctly, and support you with documents and procedures that may be unfamiliar or complex.

Together with my team, I am committed to building a platform that:

  • Respects your time,
  • Respects your privacy, and
  • Gives you practical, real-world help when you need it.

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