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Aafiya Essential vs Ecare Classic
They share 1,194 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 921 that Ecare Classic doesn't (25 hospitals); Ecare Classic has 672 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (11 hospitals).
Ecare Classic
Hospitals on only one of the two
36 hospitals are on both networks.
Only on Aafiya Essential25
Abu Dhabi · 4
Dubai · 5
Sharjah · 8
Ajman · 5
Umm Al Quwain · 1
Ras Al Khaimah · 1
Fujairah · 1
Only on Ecare Classic11
Dubai · 1
Sharjah · 4
Ajman · 2
At a glance
Facilities on each network, by type.
| Facility type | Aafiya Essential | Ecare Classic | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on Ecare Classic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 61 | 47 | 36 | 25 | 11 |
| Clinics & medical centres | 678 | 695 | 444 | 234 | 251 |
| Day-surgery centres | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Diagnostic centres | 37 | 29 | 24 | 13 | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 1,252 | 1,093 | 688 | 564 | 405 |
| Opticians | 83 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0 |
| Other providers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| All facilities | 2,115 | 1,866 | 1,194 | 921 | 672 |
By emirate
All facilities in each emirate, with the hospitals among them underneath.
| Emirate | Aafiya Essential | Ecare Classic | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on Ecare Classic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 52619 hospitals | 44117 hospitals | 30015 hospitals | 2264 hospitals | 1412 hospitals |
| Dubai | 88517 hospitals | 81613 hospitals | 53112 hospitals | 3545 hospitals | 2851 hospital |
| Sharjah | 36211 hospitals | 3297 hospitals | 1803 hospitals | 1828 hospitals | 1494 hospitals |
| Ajman | 1607 hospitals | 1524 hospitals | 962 hospitals | 645 hospitals | 562 hospitals |
| Umm Al Quwain | 291 hospital | 190 hospitals | 130 hospitals | 161 hospital | 60 hospitals |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 863 hospitals | 664 hospitals | 432 hospitals | 431 hospital | 232 hospitals |
| Fujairah | 673 hospitals | 432 hospitals | 312 hospitals | 361 hospital | 120 hospitals |
| All facilities | 2,11561 hospitals | 1,86647 hospitals | 1,19436 hospitals | 92125 hospitals | 67211 hospitals |
Healthcare groups
Branches of each group on the two networks, where the numbers differ.
| Group | Aafiya Essential | Ecare Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Thumbay | 34 | 0 |
| Aster | 193 | 214 |
| Burjeel | 27 | 18 |
| Saudi German Hospital | 4 | 0 |
| Mediclinic | 3 | 0 |
| NMC Healthcare | 24 | 27 |
| SEHA | 4 | 1 |
| Medcare | 6 | 7 |
| Rivoli Eye Zone | 36 | 0 |
| Health First Pharmacy | 32 | 65 |
| Nahdi Pharmacy | 23 | 0 |
| Yateem Optician | 23 | 0 |
All facilities
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- Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone (Branch Of Excel Enterprises)
Al Ain Central District, Abu DhabiG-116, Ground Floor, Near Carrefour, Al Ain Mall, Al Ain21 networks03 761 2326 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone (Branch Of Excel Enterprises) - DFC
Dubai Festival City, DubaiDubai Festival City, Al Kheeran, Ras Al Khor, Dubai SC084, Ground Floor, Opposite Tommy Hilfiger, Main Entrance, Dubai Festival City21 networks04 232 6670 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone (Branch Of Excel Enterprises) - Burjuman
Bur Dubai, DubaiShop No – L1 – 0008A Burjuman Centre , Dubai21 networks04 351 6788 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone BR Od Excel Enterprises
Musaffah, Abu DhabiGR109, Ground Floor, Next To 2XL, Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi21 networks02 550 3155 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Mirdif, DubaiG005, First Floor, Opposite Antler Store, Carrefour Entrance, Gate A, Mirdif City Centre E21 networks04 284 3690 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Bawabat, Abu DhabiRA037, First Floor, Near Aldo Accessories, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Abu Dhabi21 networks02 582 1819 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Deira, DubaiM004, First Floor, Next To Sun & Sand Sports, Metro Entrance,Deira City Centre21 networks04 259 0841 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Dubai Hills, DubaiFF295, First Floor, Near Montblanc, Entrance 2, Al Khail Road21 networks04 892 6943 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Al Mizhar, Dubai1821, Ground Floor, Nest To Rivoli, Gate 3, Gate 3 Parking, Arabian Centre, Dubai3 networks04 232 2039 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Al Ghurair, DubaiGB21, Ground Floor, Near To The Atrium, Entrance 4&5, Al Ghurair Mall21 networks04 256 1023 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Downtown Dubai, DubaiTDM-LG-188, Waitrose Entrance, At The Top, The Dubai Mall - Lower Ground21 networks04 325 3343 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Ibn Battuta, DubaiLBS-GF-185, Ground Floor, India Court, Ibn Battuta21 networks04 882 6373 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Al Barsha, DubaiJ-16, First Floor, Opposite Marks & Spensers, Mall Of The Emirates, Dubai21 networks04 326 0569 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Motor City, DubaiR04 Ground Floor, Opposite Waitrose , Main Entrance, Waitrose Motorcity21 networks04 338 0084 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Jebel Ali, DubaiSU116, Ground Floor, Near Ikea, Entrance 2, Festival Plaza21 networks04 881 6336 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Jumeirah, DubaiShop No.08, First Floor, Virgin Megastore, Main Entrance, Main Parking, Mercato Mall21 networks04 342 7639 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Palm Jumeirah, DubaiNKM-F-059A, First Floor, Near Sephora, Main Entrance, Nakheel Mall21 networks04 345 2312 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Abu DhabiG 04, Ground Floor, Next To Starbucks, Main Entrance, Forsan Central Mall, Abu Dhabi21 networks02 309 7254 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Al Jimi, Abu DhabiAJM-G-W-14, Ground Floor, Next To Coffee Club, Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain21 networks03 722 7167 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Al Wahda, Abu Dhabi130 ,Ground Floor ,Next To Mother Care ,Main Entrance ,Main Entrance Parking ,Al Wahda Mall21 networks02 564 7032 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi11135, First Floor, Next To Samsung, Main Entrance, P4, Galleria Mall21 networks02 626 0121 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone Branch Rivoli Group
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai1012, Ground Floor, Next To Damas Jewellery, Main Entrance, Oasis Centre21 networks04 339 7647 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone Dubai Mall BR-Excel Enterprises
Downtown Dubai, DubaiTDM-SF-204, Second Floor, Opposite Food Court, Reel Cinema , Cinema Parking P7, The Dubai Mall21 networks04 325 3182 - Optician
Rivoli Eye Zone Of Excel Enterprises Fujairah- City Centre
Fujairah City Centre, FujairahG-05A, Ground Floor, Near Centerpoint, Fujairah City Centre, Fujairah21 networks09 223 0040
Plans on each network
Plans on Aafiya Essential

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

QIC
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ECARE Classic 1 — SI 1,000,000
- Co-pay options:
- 20%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 1 — SI 500,000
- Co-pay options:
- 20%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 2 — SI 1,000,000
- Co-pay options:
- 10%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 2 — SI 500,000
- Co-pay options:
- 10%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 3 — SI 1,000,000
- Co-pay options:
- 10%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 3 — SI 500,000
- Co-pay options:
- 10%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 4 — SI 1,000,000
- Co-pay options:
- 0%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 4 — SI 500,000
- Co-pay options:
- 0%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
Questions people ask
Which hospitals are on Aafiya Essential but not on Ecare Classic?
25 hospitals: Czech Rehabilitation Hospital, Kanad Hospital, National Hospital, Reem Hospital, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital and 20 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Which hospitals are on Ecare Classic but not on Aafiya Essential?
11 hospitals: Das Hospital, Specialized Medical Care Hospital, Canadian Specialist Hospital, Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah (VPS Group), Dar Al Kamal Hospital and 6 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on Ecare Classic?
No. Ecare Classic has 672 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 921 that Ecare Classic doesn't.
How many facilities do they share?
1,194 facilities are on both networks, including 36 hospitals.
Which insurers sell plans on Aafiya Essential and on Ecare Classic?
Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on Ecare Classic come from QIC.
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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 Classic 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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