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Aafiya APN Plus vs Aafiya Essential
Every facility on Essential is also on APN Plus. APN Plus adds 524 more, including 19 hospitals.
Aafiya Essential
Hospitals on only one of the two
61 hospitals are on both networks.
Only on APN Plus19
Abu Dhabi · 5
Dubai · 7
Ras Al Khaimah · 3
Only on Essential0
None. Every hospital on Essential is also on APN Plus.
At a glance
Facilities on each network, by type.
| Facility type | APN Plus | Essential | On both | Only on APN Plus | Only on Essential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 80 | 61 | 61 | 19 | 0 |
| Clinics & medical centres | 843 | 678 | 678 | 165 | 0 |
| Day-surgery centres | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Diagnostic centres | 44 | 37 | 37 | 7 | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1,584 | 1,252 | 1,252 | 332 | 0 |
| Opticians | 84 | 83 | 83 | 1 | 0 |
| Other providers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| All facilities | 2,639 | 2,115 | 2,115 | 524 | 0 |
By emirate
All facilities in each emirate, with the hospitals among them underneath.
| Emirate | APN Plus | Essential | On both | Only on APN Plus | Only on Essential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 66524 hospitals | 52619 hospitals | 52619 hospitals | 1395 hospitals | 00 hospitals |
| Dubai | 1,13024 hospitals | 88517 hospitals | 88517 hospitals | 2457 hospitals | 00 hospitals |
| Sharjah | 43611 hospitals | 36211 hospitals | 36211 hospitals | 740 hospitals | 00 hospitals |
| Ajman | 1727 hospitals | 1607 hospitals | 1607 hospitals | 120 hospitals | 00 hospitals |
| Umm Al Quwain | 341 hospital | 291 hospital | 291 hospital | 50 hospitals | 00 hospitals |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 1176 hospitals | 863 hospitals | 863 hospitals | 313 hospitals | 00 hospitals |
| Fujairah | 857 hospitals | 673 hospitals | 673 hospitals | 184 hospitals | 00 hospitals |
| All facilities | 2,63980 hospitals | 2,11561 hospitals | 2,11561 hospitals | 52419 hospitals | 00 hospitals |
Healthcare groups
Branches of each group on the two networks, where the numbers differ.
| Group | APN Plus | Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Mediclinic | 22 | 3 |
| Aster | 211 | 193 |
| Burjeel | 36 | 27 |
| Saudi German Hospital | 6 | 4 |
| NMC Healthcare | 25 | 24 |
| Life Pharmacy | 70 | 0 |
| Hala Pharmacy | 35 | 0 |
| Medicina Pharmacy | 32 | 18 |
| Emirates Hospitals Group | 13 | 3 |
| Al Manara Pharmacy | 8 | 4 |
| Healthhub by Al Futtaim | 18 | 15 |
| Al Tadawi | 2 | 0 |
All facilities
Pick a list, then narrow it by type, emirate or name.
- Pharmacy
Life Abu Hail Pharmacy
Abu Hail, DubaiHor Al Anz East, Abu Hail Residence, Dubai25 networks04 334 5553 - Pharmacy
Life Al Badaa Pharmacy L.LC
Al Badaa, DubaiS # 1; Al Badaa BLDG,P 78 Al Badaa,Dubai25 networks04 359 6837 - Pharmacy
Life Al Barsha Fourth 2
Al Barsha South 4, DubaiShop No. 1, Prime Business Center A, Al Barsha South Fourth (Plot No: 240), Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Al Barsha Pharmacy - Life Healthcare Group
Mirdif, DubaiNear Lulu Hyper Market Al Barsha25 networks04 347 3451 - Pharmacy
Life Al Barsha South Fourth Pharmacy
Jumeirah Village Circle, DubaiShop No. G01-B, Manhattan Building, Near Choithram , JVC Village, Al Barsha South Fourth Community, Dubai25 networks04 241 7418 - Pharmacy
Life Al Hamriya Pharmacy
Bur Dubai, DubaiUnit A, Ground Floor, Fathima Hypermarket, Khalid Bin Al Waleed RD., Bur Dubai, Dubai25 networks04 357 1148 - Pharmacy
Life Al Karama Pharmacy - Life Healthcare Group
Al Karama, DubaiNear Burger King Next To Ministry Of Health25 networks04 396 9774 - Pharmacy
Life Al Mizhar First Pharmacy
Al Mizhar, DubaiUnit No. 2630, Arabian Center, Al Mizhar, Dubai25 networks04 236 0046 - Pharmacy
Life Al Nahda Pharmacy
Al Nahda, DubaiShop # 3, Twin Tower, Plot # 241-555, Al Nahda , Dubai25 networks04 263 6919 - Pharmacy
Life Al Qusais Pharmacy
Al Qusais, DubaiNear Icare Clinic,Al Huraiz Building, Damascus Street25 networks04 263 3318 - Pharmacy
Life Al Riqqa Pharmacy
Al Rigga, DubaiShop# F67, Opp. To Carrefour, Al Ghurair Centre, Al Riqqa, Dubai25 networks04 224 8362 - Pharmacy
Life Al Riqqa Pharmacy Branch 2
Al Ghurair, DubaiShop # Agc 30, Ground Floor, Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Al Shab Pharmacy
Hor Al Anz, DubaiShop 1 & 2, Plot # 127-0422, Malik Building, Al Shaab Colony, Hor Al Anz, Dubai25 networks04 320 5629 - Pharmacy
Life Al Warqa Pharmacy Branch 2
Al Warqa 1, DubaiShop No. 5, Ground Floor, Al Jabri Building, Al Warqa First, Dubai, UAE25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Al Warqa Pharmacy
Al Warqa, DubaiShop 1 & 2, Al Kendi , BLDG , Al Warqa25 networks04 286 5244 - Pharmacy
Life Al Yalayis 1
Al Yalayis, DubaiUnit No. Mira - GF-005, Mira Town Centre, Reem Community, Dubai25 networks04 368 3426 - Pharmacy
Life Dip Pharmacy
Dubai Investment Park, DubaiNear Choithrams Supermarket, Market Mall, Dip,Greens25 networks04 885 1933 - Pharmacy
Life Express Pharmacy - Life Healthcare - DXB
Al Garhoud, DubaiNear Welcare Hospital Al Garhoud , Dubai, Al Mamzar Area25 networks04 283 3422 - Pharmacy
Life Home Healthcare-Dubai
Dubai Healthcare City, DubaiLife Healthcare Group P.O. Box: 71246 Al Barsha, Dubai25 networks04 362 4802 - Pharmacy
Life Mayfair Pharmacy
Business Bay, DubaiS-02, Mayfair Residence Tower, Business Bay, Dubai25 networks04 551 6840 - Pharmacy
Life Muraqabat Pharmacy
Al Muraqqabat, DubaiShop#1,R471 Building,Wasl Trio Block A,Al Muraqabat Rd,Dubai25 networks04 297 9201 - Pharmacy
Life Pearl Pharmacy
Dubai Marina, DubaiShop#9, Marina Pearl Buldg,Dubai Marina,Dubai25 networks04 551 6770 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy 3 (Branch)
Jumeirah, DubaiUnit No: Ji-B5 -Ri-05D, Jumeriah, Pavilion Master Community, Dubai25 networks04 243 4106 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy 3
International City, DubaiShop Fa-19, Dragon Mart 2, International City, Dubai.25 networks04 513 5355
Plans on each network
Plans on Aafiya APN Plus

Takaful Emarat
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APN +
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 18 versions
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APN Plus
- Co-pay options:
- 30%
- Sold in:
- Abu Dhabi
Plans on Aafiya Essential

Takaful Emarat
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Essential
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
- Sold in:
- All emirates
- 19 versions
Questions people ask
Which hospitals are on APN Plus but not on Essential?
19 hospitals: Burjeel Hospital, Burjeel Royal Hospital, Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital, Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital, Mediclinic Hospitals (Airport Road Hospital) and 14 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Which hospitals are on Essential but not on APN Plus?
None. Every hospital on Essential is also on APN Plus.
Does APN Plus include every facility on Essential?
Yes. Every facility on Essential is also on APN Plus, and APN Plus lists 524 more, including 19 hospitals.
How many facilities do they share?
2,115 facilities are on both networks, including 61 hospitals.
Which insurers sell plans on APN Plus and on Essential?
Through eSanad, plans on both networks come from Takaful Emarat.
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Lists come from each TPA's network file as held in our system (last updated: Aafiya APN Plus date not recorded · Aafiya Essential date not recorded). 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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