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Aafiya Essential vs Ecare Blue

They share 1,245 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 870 that Ecare Blue doesn't (24 hospitals); Ecare Blue has 660 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (12 hospitals).

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Hospitals on only one of the two

37 hospitals are on both networks.

Only on Aafiya Essential24

Abu Dhabi · 3

Dubai · 5

Sharjah · 8

Ajman · 5

Umm Al Quwain · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 1

Fujairah · 1

Only on Ecare Blue12

Abu Dhabi · 2

Dubai · 1

Sharjah · 4

Ajman · 2

Umm Al Quwain · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 2

At a glance

Facilities on each network, by type.

Facility typeAafiya EssentialEcare BlueOn bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on Ecare Blue
Hospitals6149372412
Clinics & medical centres678702468210234
Day-surgery centres32210
Diagnostic centres372924135
Pharmacies1,2521,123714538409
Opticians8300830
Other providers10010
All facilities2,1151,9051,245870660

By emirate

All facilities in each emirate, with the hospitals among them underneath.

EmirateAafiya EssentialEcare BlueOn bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on Ecare Blue
Abu Dhabi52619 hospitals44818 hospitals30616 hospitals2203 hospitals1422 hospitals
Dubai88517 hospitals82513 hospitals55312 hospitals3325 hospitals2721 hospital
Sharjah36211 hospitals3337 hospitals1863 hospitals1768 hospitals1474 hospitals
Ajman1607 hospitals1564 hospitals1002 hospitals605 hospitals562 hospitals
Umm Al Quwain291 hospital231 hospital150 hospitals141 hospital81 hospital
Ras Al Khaimah863 hospitals744 hospitals512 hospitals351 hospital232 hospitals
Fujairah673 hospitals462 hospitals342 hospitals331 hospital120 hospitals
All facilities2,11561 hospitals1,90549 hospitals1,24537 hospitals87024 hospitals66012 hospitals

Healthcare groups

Branches of each group on the two networks, where the numbers differ.

GroupAafiya EssentialEcare Blue
Thumbay340
Aster193206
Burjeel2718
NMC Healthcare2428
Saudi German Hospital40
Mediclinic30
Medcare67
Rivoli Eye Zone360
Health First Pharmacy3266
Nahdi Pharmacy230
Yateem Optician230
Medicina Pharmacy180

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Plans on each network

Plans on Aafiya Essential

Takaful Emarat

Takaful Emarat

1 plan family

  • Essential

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
    Sold in:
    All emirates
    19 versions
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Plans on Ecare Blue

QIC

QIC

7 plan families

  • Blue Plan - NE - 1

    Co-pay options:
    0%
    Sold in:
    Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    5 versions
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  • Blue Plan - NE - 2

    Co-pay options:
    0%
    Sold in:
    Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    5 versions
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  • Blue Plan - NE - 3

    Co-pay options:
    0%
    Sold in:
    Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    5 versions
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  • ECARE BLUE 1 (20%, 3500)

    Co-pay options:
    20%
    Sold in:
    Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    6 versions
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  • ECARE BLUE 2 (10%, 5000)

    Co-pay options:
    10%
    Sold in:
    Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    6 versions
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  • ECARE BLUE 3 (10%, 6500)

    Co-pay options:
    10%
    Sold in:
    Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    6 versions
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  • ECARE BLUE 4 (0%, 7500)

    Co-pay options:
    0%
    Sold in:
    Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    6 versions
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Takaful Emarat

Takaful Emarat

4 plan families

  • ECARE BLUE 1

    Co-pay options:
    20%
    Sold in:
    Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    6 versions
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  • ECARE BLUE 2

    Co-pay options:
    10%
    Sold in:
    Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    6 versions
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  • ECARE BLUE 3

    Co-pay options:
    10%
    Sold in:
    Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    6 versions
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  • ECARE BLUE 4

    Co-pay options:
    0%
    Sold in:
    Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    6 versions
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Questions people ask

Which hospitals are on Aafiya Essential but not on Ecare Blue?

24 hospitals: Czech Rehabilitation Hospital, Kanad Hospital, Reem Hospital, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, Dubai Hospital and 19 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Which hospitals are on Ecare Blue but not on Aafiya Essential?

12 hospitals: Das Hospital, Specialized Medical Care Hospital, Canadian Specialist Hospital, Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah (VPS Group), Dar Al Kamal Hospital and 7 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on Ecare Blue?

No. Ecare Blue has 660 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 870 that Ecare Blue doesn't.

How many facilities do they share?

1,245 facilities are on both networks, including 37 hospitals.

Which insurers sell plans on Aafiya Essential and on Ecare Blue?

Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on Ecare Blue come from QIC and Takaful Emarat.

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Lists come from each TPA's network file as held in our system (last updated: Aafiya Essential date not recorded · Ecare Blue 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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