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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
Ultra Medical Center Pharmacy
Al Jimi, Abu DhabiVilla #20, Street#2, Jimi Mall, Al Ain26 networks03 762 5552 - Clinic
Union Medical Centre
Al Karama, DubaiIranian School Road, Opp Wall Street Exchange, Karama, Dubai UAE20 networks04 397 8828 - Pharmacy
Unique Al Ahalia Pharmacy
Musaffah, Abu DhabiSalah Alamri Building,Ground Floor,Me-10, Shabiya21 networks02 559 5441 - Pharmacy
Unique Al Ahalia Pharmacy - Branch 1
Liwa, Abu DhabiBehind Liwa Center, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi, U A E10 networks02 635 2775 - Pharmacy
Unique Al Ahalia Pharmacy Branch 2
Hamdan Street, Abu DhabiDelma Street, Airport Road27 networks02 641 0039 - Pharmacy
Unique Care Pharmacy
Musaffah, Abu DhabiShop No. 07, Plot No. 85, M-13, Musaffah Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi16 networks02 553 5582 - Clinic
Vista Care Specialized Clinic
Electra Street, Abu DhabiSheikh Zayed 1ST Electra St P.O. Box: 34531, Abu Dhabi12 networks02 626 3649 - Clinic
Wadi Isfini Health Center
Wadi Asfini, Ras Al Khaimah18, 1A Street, Wadi Isfini1 network06 803 5888 - Pharmacy
Wajeat Al Khoor Pharmacy - Life Healthcare - SHJ
Al Buhaira, SharjahBuhaira Corniche ,Riviera Tower , Sharjah25 networks06 537 3883 - Pharmacy
Warsan Life Pharmacy
International City, DubaiShop No. M-018, Near Carrefour Market, First Floor, Deira City Center, Dubai, UAE24 networks04 581 2463 - Clinic
Wasit Health Center
Al Wasit Street, SharjahSuwaihat Area Area: Waset, Sharjah1 network09 238 1811 - Clinic
Wellness One Day Surgery Center
Al Muroor, Abu DhabiVilla 111, 21ST Muroor Dihan St., Al Zafranah, P.O. Box: 52613, Abu Dhabi14 networks02 694 0000 - Pharmacy
Yara Pharmacy - Life Healthcare
Deira, DubaiAl Riqua Street, Green Corner BLDG P.O.Box 71246 Dubai- UAE25 networks04 222 5503 - Pharmacy
Yassat Life Pharmacy
Production City, DubaiShop No. 7 & 8 , Ground Floor , Caliber Plaza, Dubai Production City , Dubai25 networks04 561 0000 - Pharmacy
Zayd Pharmacy - Life Healthcare
Sheikh Zayed Road, DubaiSHK. Zayed Road, Dubai25 networks04 329 1325
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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