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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
Your Pharmacy
Umm Al QuwainPo Box 1195, Suithan Saif Al Kubaisi Building,Shopno: 5&6,Alittihad.Block No ;3,Uaq,Uae5 networks06 678 7003 - Pharmacy
Zahrat Al Rabie Pharmacy
Al Khan, SharjahElite Tower , Shop Number 1, Alkhan, Sharja UAE37 networks06 554 6800 - Pharmacy
Zahrat Noor Al Shefaa Pharmacy
Al Jazeera Al Hamra, Ras Al KhaimahFatima Hypermarket Building, Al Mamourah13 networks07 222 0103 - Clinic
Zain Cura Medical Center
Al Ghurair, Dubai642A 642B Building, Al Muraqabat Street, Dubai, UAE5 networks04 570 3423 - Optician
Zeiss Vision Centre BY Avanti
Dubai Hills, DubaiUnit No.Ff28, First Floor, Dubai Hills Mall, Al Khail Road36 networks04 340 3708 - Pharmacy
Zest Pharmacy 3 (BR Of Zest Wellness Pharmacy)
Al Barsha, DubaiUnit No GF 02, Grove Mall, Community Center, Barsha 2, Dubai37 networks04 370 5493 - Pharmacy
Zest Wellness Pharmacy Abu Dhabi Branch 1
Khalifa City, Abu DhabiUnit 07 & 08, Waitrose Centre, Khalifa City,Sw-3, Sector 32, Theyab Bin Eissa St, Abu Dhabi, UAE41 networks02 565 3462 - Pharmacy
Zest Wellness Pharmacy - SHJ. BR
Al Majaz, SharjahShop No 3, Spinneys Sharjah Limited Building, King Faisal Street, Al Majaz 1, Al Majaz, Sharjah44 networks06 527 0457 - Pharmacy
Zest Wellness Pharmacy
Al Bateen, Abu DhabiShop No G 5, Al Rawda Building, Al Niyabah St, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi11 networks02 582 3626 - Pharmacy
Zest Wellness Pharmacy DWC-Branch
Dubai South, DubaiRetail 2, The Pulse Beach Front, Dubai South Residencial District, Dubai South, Dubai43 networks04 342 8372 - Optician
Zo & Mo Opticals Ajman
Al Nuaimiya, AjmanAl Nuaimiyah 1 Ground Floor, Thumbay Hospital Sheikh Jaber Al Sabah Street Ajman21 networks06 741 1178
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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Lists come from each TPA's network file as held in our system (last updated: Aafiya Essential date not recorded · NextCare PCP AUH 24 Sept 2026). Networks change and facilities can join or leave. Before a planned visit, it is worth confirming with the facility or your insurer that your network is still accepted.
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