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Aafiya Essential vs NextCare PCP AUH
They share 878 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 1,237 that NextCare PCP AUH doesn't (37 hospitals); NextCare PCP AUH has 1,028 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (3 hospitals).
NextCare PCP AUH
Hospitals on only one of the two
24 hospitals are on both networks.
Only on Aafiya Essential37
Abu Dhabi · 9
- Bareen International HospitalMohammed Bin Zayed City
- Burjeel Farha HospitalAl Ain
- Czech Rehabilitation HospitalAl Jimi
- Emirates International HospitalAl Jimi
- Kanad HospitalAl Ain
- Medeor 24X7 HospitalMadinat Zayed
- National HospitalElectra Street
- NMC Specialty HospitalMadinat Zayed
- Reem HospitalAl Reem Island
Dubai · 8
Sharjah · 9
- Al Dhaid HospitalAl Dhaid
- Al Kuwaiti Hospital
- Al Qassimi HospitalAl Khezamia
- Al Qassimi Women And Children HospitalAl Khezamia
- Burjeel Specialty HospitalAl Fayha
- Khorfakkan HospitalKhorfakkan
- Oriana Speciality Hospital SPAl Taawun
- Saudi German Hospital SharjahSharqan
- Thumbay Hospital Day Care- Muwailah 1Al Muwaileh
Ajman · 5
Umm Al Quwain · 1
Ras Al Khaimah · 3
Only on NextCare PCP AUH3
Abu Dhabi · 1
Sharjah · 1
Ras Al Khaimah · 1
At a glance
Facilities on each network, by type.
| Facility type | Aafiya Essential | NextCare PCP AUH | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on NextCare PCP AUH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 61 | 27 | 24 | 37 | 3 |
| Clinics & medical centres | 678 | 460 | 271 | 407 | 189 |
| Day-surgery centres | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Diagnostic centres | 37 | 36 | 12 | 25 | 24 |
| Pharmacies | 1,252 | 1,379 | 569 | 683 | 810 |
| Opticians | 83 | 2 | 0 | 83 | 2 |
| Other providers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| All facilities | 2,115 | 1,906 | 878 | 1,237 | 1,028 |
By emirate
All facilities in each emirate, with the hospitals among them underneath.
| Emirate | Aafiya Essential | NextCare PCP AUH | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on NextCare PCP AUH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 52619 hospitals | 40011 hospitals | 17610 hospitals | 3509 hospitals | 2241 hospital |
| Dubai | 88517 hospitals | 9779 hospitals | 4739 hospitals | 4128 hospitals | 5040 hospitals |
| Sharjah | 36211 hospitals | 3093 hospitals | 1232 hospitals | 2399 hospitals | 1861 hospital |
| Ajman | 1607 hospitals | 1072 hospitals | 532 hospitals | 1075 hospitals | 540 hospitals |
| Umm Al Quwain | 291 hospital | 200 hospitals | 100 hospitals | 191 hospital | 100 hospitals |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 863 hospitals | 621 hospital | 260 hospitals | 603 hospitals | 361 hospital |
| Fujairah | 673 hospitals | 311 hospital | 171 hospital | 502 hospitals | 140 hospitals |
| All facilities | 2,11561 hospitals | 1,90627 hospitals | 87824 hospitals | 1,23737 hospitals | 1,0283 hospitals |
Healthcare groups
Branches of each group on the two networks, where the numbers differ.
| Group | Aafiya Essential | NextCare PCP AUH |
|---|---|---|
| Aster | 193 | 169 |
| Burjeel | 27 | 7 |
| NMC Healthcare | 24 | 9 |
| Medcare | 6 | 1 |
| Thumbay | 34 | 29 |
| Saudi German Hospital | 4 | 0 |
| Mediclinic | 3 | 5 |
| SEHA | 4 | 2 |
| Zulekha Healthcare | 0 | 2 |
| Life Pharmacy | 0 | 248 |
| Hala Pharmacy | 0 | 46 |
| Rivoli Eye Zone | 36 | 0 |
All facilities
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- Pharmacy
Aster Hospital Pharmacy
Al Qusais, DubaiAl Qusais, 9 Astreet, Al Qusais Industrial Area 2, Dubai35 networks04 440 0500 - Diagnostic centre
Aster Imaging Centre Al Muteena (BR Of D M Healthcare)
Deira, DubaiAl Ghurair Real Estate Building,Ground Floor,Shop No. 4,Al Muteena Street41 networks04 253 2900 - Pharmacy
Aster Medical Center Silicon Oasis (BR Of DM Healthcare)
Dubai Silicon Oasis, DubaiFS 101,FS 101 B, Silicon Gate - 1, Silicon Oasis, Naad Hessa, Dubai11 networks04 375 8428 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacies Fujairah Branch 2
Mraisheed, FujairahShop No-R-02, Fujairah Twin Towers, Mraisheed Road, Mraisheed, Fujairah43 networks09 234 8765 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacies Group - SHJ. BR - Branch 9
Al Wasit Street, SharjahShop No Q009-10, Matajer Al Quoz, Al Fawz, Wasit Suburb, Sharjah43 networks06 561 0829 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy (DMCC Branch) Dubai
JLT, DubaiShop No-5, Ground Floor, Me Do Re Residential Tower, Cluster L, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Al Thanyah Fifth, Dubai37 networks04 591 7109 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy (Sharjah)
Al Nahda, SharjahBeside Nahda Park, Opposite To Carrefour Express, Al Nahda, Sharjah9 networks06 525 3663 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 140
Al Majaz, SharjahSultaco Building, King Faisal Street, Sharjah9 networks06 544 5001 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 185
Al Jaddaf, DubaiShop No 1, Ground Floor, Binghatti Gateway, Al Jaddaf, Dubai42 networks04 266 5280 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 186
Palm Jumeirah, DubaiShop 1, Seven Palm Hotel & Apartments The Palm A, Near To Medcare Medical Center Plam Jumeirah, Palm Jumaira Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai44 networks04 268 8710 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 187
Jebel Ali 1, DubaiShop 8, Zen 3 Building, Street 1, Discovery Gardens, Jabal Ali First, Dubai42 networks04 551 9467 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 190 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Jumeirah Village Circle, DubaiShop No 1, Binghatti Orchid, Kahraba Road, Jumeirah Village Circle, Barsha South 4, Dubai44 networks04 552 7027 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 191
Downtown Dubai, DubaiShop No 1, Elite Downtown Residence 1, School Street, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, Dubai44 networks04 570 0402 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 192
Downtown Dubai, DubaiShop No 3, Tower No 1, Trade Center First, Shaikh Zayed Road, Downtown, Dubai44 networks04 309 2900 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 194
Nad Al Sheba, DubaiShop No 2, Creek Vistas Tower B, Shoba Hartland, Al Merkadh, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai44 networks04 575 0742 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 196
Nad Al Sheba, DubaiRetail-20, Azizi Riviera 5, Shoba Hartland, Al Merkadh, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai44 networks04 570 2313 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 197 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Dubai Investment Park 1, DubaiShop No M05, Aiko Mall, Dubai Investment Park First, Dubai43 networks04 252 8870 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 198 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Al Qusais, DubaiSHP-M-06, Cig Nesto Mall, Al Wasl Village, Al Qusais Industrial Fifth, Dubai11 networks052 903 5007 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 199 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Jebel Ali Village, DubaiShop No. 7, Gemz BY Danube, Al Asayel St, Jebel Ali Village, Al Furjan, Dubai44 networks04 397 1206 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 203
Al Taawun, SharjahShop No. 1, Arab Doctor Building, Al Taawun Area, Sharjah3 networks06 539 6955 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 207 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Al Jaddaf, DubaiShop No SH-A1, Lilac Residence, Al Jadaf, Dubai35 networks04 396 8831 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 208 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Al Barsha South 3, DubaiShop No. 6, Curve BY Sentro, Al Barsha South Third, Barsha South, Dubai44 networks04 357 8436 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 209 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Dubai Marina, DubaiShop No. S02, The Point Tower, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Marsa Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai43 networks04 584 3414 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 210 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Al Barsha South 3, DubaiRetail 1, Art Park View, Al Barsha South Third, Al Barsha, Dubai36 networks04 881 6085
Plans on each network
Plans on Aafiya Essential

Takaful Emarat
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Essential
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
- Sold in:
- All emirates
- 19 versions
Plans on NextCare PCP AUH

Insurance House
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Plan 6 PCP AUH
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%
- Sold in:
- Abu Dhabi
- 3 versions

Medgulf
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Plan 6 PCP AUH
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 20%, 30%
- Sold in:
- Abu Dhabi
- 3 versions

Orient Insurance
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Plan 6
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 20%, 30%
- Sold in:
- Abu Dhabi
- 3 versions

Takaful Emarat
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Bronze
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 20%, 30%
- Sold in:
- Abu Dhabi
- 3 versions
Questions people ask
Which hospitals are on Aafiya Essential but not on NextCare PCP AUH?
37 hospitals: Bareen International Hospital, Burjeel Farha Hospital, Czech Rehabilitation Hospital, Emirates International Hospital, Kanad Hospital and 32 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Which hospitals are on NextCare PCP AUH but not on Aafiya Essential?
3 hospitals: Specialized Medical Care Hospital, Dar Al Kamal Hospital and Al Zahrawi Hospital One Day Surgery. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on NextCare PCP AUH?
No. NextCare PCP AUH has 1,028 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 1,237 that NextCare PCP AUH doesn't.
How many facilities do they share?
878 facilities are on both networks, including 24 hospitals.
Which insurers sell plans on Aafiya Essential and on NextCare PCP AUH?
Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on NextCare PCP AUH come from Insurance House, Medgulf, Orient Insurance and Takaful Emarat.
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