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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
Salah Aldin Pharmacy - Life Healthcare
Deira, DubaiSalahudin Road, Deira, Dubai24 networks04 272 8233 - Pharmacy
Sama Al Ain Pharmacy
Mezyad, Abu DhabiAyla Hotel Al Ain, 1ST Floor Khalifa Ibn Zayed, Al Awwal Street18 networks03 761 9858 - Pharmacy
Samer Pharmacy - Life Healthcare
Al Karama, DubaiShk.Hamdan Colony, Karama, Dubai25 networks04 397 1909 - Clinic
Saudi German Clinics - SHJ. BR
Al Suyouh, SharjahPo Box 61313, Al Suyouh Mall Sharjah,Al Suyoh Suburb - Ar-Rigayba 3, Doha Street, Sharjah.1 network04 389 0000 - Clinic
Saudi German Clinics - RAK Branch
Al Marjan Island, Ras Al KhaimahAl Marjan Is BLVD - Jazeerat Al Marjan - Ras Al Khaimah - United Arab Emirates1 network04 389 0000 - Hospital
Shaam Hospital
Al Nakheel, Ras Al KhaimahPo Box 2299, Oman Road, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE8 networks07 266 6465 - Clinic
Showka Health Center
Shawka, Ras Al KhaimahShawkah Health Center ,Behind Khalifa Bin Tabet Mosque ,Ras Al Khaimah1 network055 125 5815 - Pharmacy
Sofitel Pharmacy - Aan
Al Maqam, Abu DhabiAbela Supermarket, Maqam, Al Ain18 networks03 767 6439 - Pharmacy
Sonapur Star Pharmacy
Muhaisnah, Dubai21ST Street , Muhasinah 2 , Opp Pathan Restaurant , Near Golden Abilee Supermarket, Dubai UAE10 networks055 137 6564 - Pharmacy
Super Life Pharmacy-Life Healthcare Group
Meadows, DubaiNear Spinneys, Meadows Community Centre, Dubai25 networks04 360 8800 - Pharmacy
Sustainable Life Pharmacy
Al Safa, DubaiB-1, The Sustainable City, Al Wadi Al Safa 7, Dubai, U.A.E25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
SZR Life Pharmacy Branch
Sheikh Zayed Road, DubaiShowroom No. 2, Al Kawakeb (D Block), Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai – UAE25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Tahani Pharmacy - AUH
Madinat Zayed, Abu DhabiHeirs Of Mohammed Hermesh, Opposite Fathima Super Market, Alfalah Street, Old Passport Road, Madinat Zayed, AUH-2675111 networks02 634 7010 - Pharmacy
Taj Pharmacy - Life Healtcare
Deira, DubaiUnit No. A001, Ground Floor, Dubai Creek Residence25 networks04 228 2849 - Pharmacy
Tariq Pharmacy - Life Heathcare
Al Qusais, DubaiAl Bustan Centre, Al Qusais, Dubai25 networks04 263 5020 - Pharmacy
The Point Life Pharmacy
Palm Jumeirah, DubaiNect To Reel Cinemas, The Point, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Town Life Pharmacy - Life Healthcare Group
Mirdif, DubaiMirdiff Uptown (Welcare Clinic), Dubai25 networks04 284 8355 - Pharmacy
Town Square Life Pharmacy
Town Square, DubaiUnit No. 4, Ground Floor, Town Square Development Zahra Apartments, Dubai, UAE25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Tram Life Pharmacy
Dubai Marina, DubaiAl Seef Tower 1, Behind Tamani Hotel25 networks04 558 6744 - Clinic
Ultra Medical Center
Al Jimi, Abu DhabiSheikh Mubarak (Al Jimi) Round About - Al Ain22 networks03 762 5552
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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