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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
Alain Pharmacy - Branch 6
Al Ain City Centre, Abu DhabiAl Bateen/Salamat, Near Extra Mall, Al Ain23 networks03 766 9770 - Pharmacy
Alain Pharmacy - Branch 2
Al Yahar, Abu DhabiAl Aliah Mall, Al Yahar South, Al Ain23 networks03 766 9884 - Pharmacy
Alain Pharmacy - Branch 7
Al Ain City Centre, Abu DhabiAsharej, Tawam Street, Al Ain19 networks03 766 9772 - Pharmacy
Alain Pharmacy Zakher
Zakher, Abu DhabiCooperative Building, Zakher, Al Ain22 networks03 780 7767 - Pharmacy
Albarsha Pharmacy
Al Muwaileh, SharjahShop # 1, Emirates & Al Manama Centre,Next To Fire Station Roundabout Sharjah18 networks06 575 4046 - Clinic
Alfaseel Family Health Promotion Center
Al Faseel, FujairahOpposite Al Basara Road, Al Faseel, Fujairah City, Fujairah1 network09 236 5135 - Pharmacy
Alnajim Alazraq Pharmacy
Al Nahda, SharjahShop No.1Damas 57 BLDG Al Nahda Area; Next To Ansar Mall, Al Ittihad Road, Sharjah25 networks06 528 8851 - Clinic
Alnakeel Health Center
Al Nakheel, Ras Al KhaimahInside The Campus Of Hospital Saif Bin Ghobash1 network07 222 0267 - Clinic
Ansari Medical Centre
Madinat Zayed, Abu DhabiAl-Hosn, West, 4 Building, Afra Muhammad Saif Assistant, Al Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi, UAE25 networks02 639 4139 - Pharmacy
Apollo Pharmacy
Baniyas West, Abu DhabiAl Markazaiah Area, Near Al Mashael National Private School, Electra Street, Abu Dhabi25 networks02 634 4747 - Pharmacy
Asab Pharmacy
Asab, Abu DhabiAsab Area, Al Sila Road, Abu Dhabi, Western Region27 networks02 603 4222 - Clinic
Aster Abu Shagharah Medical Center
Abu Shagara, SharjahAster Building, Ground Floor, Shop No 1, Near Abu Shagara Park, Sharjah UAE28 networks06 556 8225 - Clinic
Aster Al Nahda Medical Center
Al Nahda, SharjahGround Floor, Golden Sands Building, Near Safeer Mall, Al Ittihad Road, Sharjah, UAE24 networks06 526 7111 - Clinic
Aster Al Nahda Medical Center 1
Al Nahda, SharjahAl Shaiba Building, Ground Floor, Opp. Carrefour Express, Al Nahda Area, Sharjah UAE16 networks06 595 8792 - Clinic
Aster Al Nahda Medical Centre
Al Nahda, DubaiAb Plaza 9, Amman Street, Al Nahda 1, Opp Karachi Darbar, Dubai UAE21 networks04 239 9119 - Clinic
Aster Jabel Ali Medical Center
Jebel Ali, DubaiAster Medical Centre, Nesto Hypermarket, Jebel Ali, Dubai P.O. Box.No: 870328 networks04 884 1161 - Clinic
Aster Medical Center Ras Al Khor
Ras Al Khor, DubaiShop No 16-17, Ground Floor, Marhaba Mall, Ras Al Khor, Industrial Area 3, Dubai23 networks04 342 5354 - Clinic
Aster Medical Centre Abu Hail
Hor Al Anz, DubaiSheikh Suhail Building, Ground Floor, Shop Number 2, 24 Street, Hor Al Anz East, Dubai UAE28 networks04 269 2785
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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