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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 Pharmacy Branch Marina Walk
Dubai Marina, DubaiUnit No. Ga2, Ground Floor, Dubai Marina Towers Retail, Marina Walk, Dubai - UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Damascus
Al Qusais, DubaiShop No.1, Next To Al Kabayl Center ,Al Qusais 2 BLDNG., Damascus Street, Al Qusais, Dubai - UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy DCC Branch 3
Deira, DubaiLg01A, Next To Fitness First, Deira City Centre, Dubai25 networks04 236 6021 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy DFC
Dubai Festival City, DubaiUnit No. - RC-021, First Floor, Dubai Festival City, Dubai UAE25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Dip 2
Dubai Investment Park, DubaiUnit No.6,Ramla Mall, Dip, Dubai25 networks04 880 2157 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Dusseldorf
Al Barsha, DubaiShop No. 4, Dusseldorf Business Point, Al Barsha-1, Dubai – UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy DWTC
Trade Centre, DubaiShop No: R021.02, Concourse 1, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai - UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy
Dubai Healthcare City, DubaiUnit No. 09Ri, Build. No. 64, District 1, Block D, Ground Floor, DHCC, Dubai – UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Hills
Jumeirah, DubaiShop Number R VCC A8, Arabian Ranches I, Dubai, UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy I B M 2
Jebel Ali, DubaiUnit No.Ibs-GF-54 & Ibs-GF-54A, Court-S, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy I B M
Jebel Ali, DubaiUnit No. Ibs-GF-078, Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch
Oud Metha, DubaiUnit 134, Next To I Care Clinic, Ground Floor, Lamcy Plaza, Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Branch-Business Bay
Business Bay, DubaiShop # 1, Clover Bay Tower, Business Bay, Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy DMCC BR
JLT, DubaiG11, Dubai Gate 1, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy N K Mall
Palm Jumeirah, DubaiShop No. NKM- B- 1010 & B-1011 , Nakheel Mall , Palm Jumeirah, Dubai - UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Village Mall
Jumeirah, DubaiShop No: 24 & 25, The Village Mall, Jumeirah First, Dubai - UAE24 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Life Plus Pharmacy - Life Healthcare
Bur Dubai, DubaiUbl Building, Near Family Supermarket, Bank Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai25 networks04 351 3334 - Pharmacy
Life Rose Pharmacy
International City, DubaiShop - 10, E07 Building, Plot No 67, China Cluster, International City, Dubai25 networks04 552 1395 - Pharmacy
Life Trident Pharmacy
Dubai Marina, DubaiShop No. R01 Near Marina Hotel Apt,Next To Blue Mart Suprmarket, , Marina Scape Tower, Dubai Marina25 networks04 553 1092 - Pharmacy
Life Two Pharmacy Branch
Business Bay, DubaiShop # G84 & G85,Bay Avenue- Business Bay,Next To Whsmith Dubai25 networks04 552 0750 - Pharmacy
Life Two Pharmacy
Sheikh Zayed Road, DubaiAl Kawakeb BLDG A, 1ST Interchange,Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai25 networks04 355 0057 - Pharmacy
Life Vision Pharmacy
Business Bay, DubaiShop G+1, Vision Tower, Business Bay, Dubai25 networks04 554 3244 - Pharmacy
Liwa Pharmacy - Life Healthcare
Bur Dubai, DubaiVictoria Residence P.O.Box : 71246 Dubai, UAE25 networks04 355 8898
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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