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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.
- Hospital
Emirates Speciality Hospital
Dubai Healthcare City, DubaiBuilding 62 Dubai Healthcare City - Oud Metha RD - Dubai12 networks04 248 4500 - Pharmacy
Emirates Speciality Hospital Pharmacy
Dubai Healthcare City, DubaiBuilding No. 62 - Dubai Health Care City13 networks04 248 4500 - Clinic
Emirates Sports Med Clinic
Palm Jumeirah, DubaiPalm Jumeirah,Golden Mile 9,Dubai6 networks04 242 8663 - Clinic
Erum Saba Medical Center
Maysaloon, Sharjah2ND Floor,208, A Block,Al Owais Building,Al Zahraa Street,Maysaloon, Sharjah,Sharjah – U.A.E14 networks06 562 7667 - Clinic
Extra Care Medical Centre
Al Najda, Abu DhabiNational Bank Of Oman, Al Najda St.16 networks02 634 4922 - Pharmacy
Extra Care Pharmacy
Al Najda, Abu DhabiShop No 10, Al Najda Street, Mohammed Al Mazroui Building, Abu Dhabi17 networks02 634 4922 - Pharmacy
Extra Life Pharmacy - Life Healthcare - DXB
Al Barsha, DubaiAkas Inn Hotel Apartment (Behind Holiday Inn Al Barsha25 networks04 885 5122 - Pharmacy
Fawagee Pharmacy - Life Healthcare
Nad Al Hamar, DubaiP.O. Box: 71246 Dubai, UAE25 networks04 289 4111 - Pharmacy
Fawagee Scientific Pharmacy - Life Healthcare
Mirdif, DubaiP.O. Box: 71246 Dubai, UAE25 networks04 288 1800 - Pharmacy
Festival Life Pharmacy
Dubai Festival City, DubaiUnit No. - SU108 & SU109, Ground Floor, Festival Plaza, Dubai – UAE25 networks04 561 0000 - Hospital
Fujairah Hospital
Fujairah City Centre, FujairahAnajaimat Road, Po Box 2299, Fujairah, UAE5 networks09 202 0550 - Pharmacy
Future Pharmacy
Tourist Club Area, Abu DhabiP.O Box:52571 |Tourist Club | Abu Dhabi22 networks02 674 0090 - Pharmacy
Future Pharmacy Branch 1- Mussafah
Baniyas West, Abu DhabiMusaffah Shabiya Sector 11, Near Home Health Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi16 networks02 559 5112 - Clinic
Genet Medical Centre
Madinat Zayed, Abu DhabiJunaid Tower 2ND Floor, Opposite Emirates Discount Market, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi9 networks02 666 9945 - Pharmacy
Gold Life Pharmacy
Sheikh Zayed Road, DubaiUnit No. GDP-5-G-R5-004, Gold And Diamond Park, Dubai25 networks04 341 0243 - Pharmacy
Golden Life Pharmacy - Life Healthcare
Jumeirah, DubaiP.O. Box: 71246 Dubai, UAE25 networks04 343 0077 - Pharmacy
Golden Life Pharmacy - SHJ - Life Healthcare Group
Al Taawun, SharjahBetween Tawun Mall & Qasba Channel - Sharjah18 networks06 577 5501 - Pharmacy
Grand Life Pharmacy - Life Healthcare
Deira, DubaiAl Muteena St., Deira, Dubai25 networks04 272 6496 - Pharmacy
Grand Royal Pharmacy - Life Healthcare Group
Bur Dubai, DubaiP.O. Box: 71246 Dubai, UAE25 networks04 359 3445 - Pharmacy
Green Care Pharmacy
Musaffah, Abu DhabiBuilding No. 31, Opposite Arab Udupi Restaurant, Mussafah Shabiya 10, Abu Dhabi20 networks02 667 0882 - Pharmacy
Habshan Pharmacy
Habshan, Abu DhabiHabshan Area, Al Sila Road, Abu Dhabi, Western Region P.O. Box: 1187627 networks02 603 8331 - Pharmacy
Hala Pharmacy
Al Qassimia, SharjahShop # 12,13 & 14,Opposite To Mega Mart, Al Qassimia Sharjah18 networks06 551 5213 - Pharmacy
Hala Pharmacy 13
International City, DubaiShop # 22 & 24,S-6 Building, Spain Cluster,International City,Dubai25 networks04 430 7562
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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