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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
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- Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy 4
Ibn Battuta, DubaiShop LF15, Metro Link, Ibn Battuta, Dubai25 networks04 277 9199 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy 5
Dubai Festival City, DubaiShop#At040A,First Floor, Dubai Festival City Mall, Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy 7
Jebel Ali, DubaiAl Furjan South-Unit # FRJP-R-24, Jebel Ali, Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy 29
Meaisem, DubaiUnit No. G 030, Ground Floor, City Centre Meaisem, Dubai UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy 45
Al Warqa, DubaiShop 4 To 8, Raja & Sister Building, Plot 421-688, Opposite To Al Kabayal, Al Warqa, Dubai, UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Ajman
Al Rumailah, AjmanAl Manama Hypermarkets,Al Ramila Road,Ajman Shop # 10814 networks06 745 2188 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Barsha Heights
Al Barsha, DubaiShop No :8 , Al Shaiba Tower , Barsha Heights ( Tecom) , Dubai – UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 2 JVT
JVT, DubaiShop No. R01, Next To Triangle Supermarket, Green Park Building, JVT, Dubai, UAE25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 8
Al Barsha, DubaiUnit No. F11H, First Floor, Mall Of Emirates, Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 10
Jumeirah Beach Residence, DubaiShop # 6 , Ground Floor, Al Fattan Shopping Centre, JBR Walk, Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 11
Al Barsha, DubaiShop No.2, Near Creative Minds Shop, Barsha, Umm Suqeim Road, Dubai - UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 12
Sheikh Zayed Road, DubaiShop 1, The Tower, Financial Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai , UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 13
Al Satwa, DubaiShop No 3,Al Dana Building,Al Satwa,Dubai,Uae11 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 15
Hor Al Anz, DubaiShop No.13, Bayat Complex, Hor Al Anz East, Dubai, UAE25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 16
Jumeirah, DubaiUnit No. R-18, Ground Floor – Bluewaters Residences 8, Marsa, Dubai, UAE25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 17
Al Khawaneej, DubaiUnit No NC 03, Ground Floor, Al Khawaneej Mall Dubai24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 18
Al Safa, DubaiShop No. 6, Ground Floor – City Walk 1, Dubai, UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 19
Mirdif, DubaiInside Carrefour, Mirdiff City Centre, Dubai, UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 20
Deira, DubaiInside Carrefour, Deira City Centre, Dubai, UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 21
Downtown Dubai, DubaiUnit No: .LG 168, Lower Ground Floor, Waitrose Entrance , The Dubai Mall, Dubai - UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 22
Al Barsha, DubaiInside Carrefour, Mall Of The Emirates, Dubai, UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 25
Al Karama, DubaiUnit 6 To 12, Ajsm Investment Building, (Old Family Supermarket), Karama, Dubai - UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch 27
Arabian Ranches 2, DubaiUnit No. FF01-1, First Floor, Arabian Ranches Ii , Dubai Arabian Ranches Ii , Dubai24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch Marina
Dubai Marina, DubaiGround Floor, Dec Dubai Marina Tower 2, Choitrams - Marina, Dubai24 networks04 561 0000
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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