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Aafiya Essential vs MedNet Silk Road
They share 1,272 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 843 that MedNet Silk Road doesn't (30 hospitals); MedNet Silk Road has 2,090 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (31 hospitals).
MedNet Silk Road
Hospitals on only one of the two
31 hospitals are on both networks.
Only on Aafiya Essential30
Abu Dhabi · 8
Dubai · 8
Sharjah · 7
Ajman · 4
Umm Al Quwain · 1
Ras Al Khaimah · 2
Only on MedNet Silk Road31
Abu Dhabi · 19
- Al Ain Hospital (SEHA) - AanAl Jimi
- Al Cornice Hospital IVF CenterAl Zahiyah
- Al Wagan Hospital (SEHA) - AanAl Ain
- Al- Rahba Hospital (SEHA) - AUH
- Behavioral Sciences Pavilion (Seha)- AUH
- Corniche Hospital (SEHA) - AUHCorniche
- Das HospitalAl Dhafra Islands
- Delma Hospital (SEHA) - AUHWestern Region
- Ghiathy HospitalWestern Region
- Liwa Hospital (SEHA) - AUHLiwa
- Mediclinic Al Ain HospitalAl Ain Khalifa Street
- Mediclinic Al Jowhara HospitalAl Ain
- Mediclinic Hospitals (Airport Road Hospital)Airport Road
- Medinat Zayed Hospital (SEHA) - AUHWestern Region
- Mirfa Hospital (SEHA) - AUHMirfa
- Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SEHA)Al Karama
- Sila Hospital (SEHA) - AUHWestern Region
- Specialized Medical Care HospitalAl Ain
- Tawam Hospital (SEHA) - AUHAl Ain
Sharjah · 4
Ajman · 3
Ras Al Khaimah · 1
Fujairah · 1
At a glance
Facilities on each network, by type.
| Facility type | Aafiya Essential | MedNet Silk Road | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on MedNet Silk Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 61 | 62 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| Clinics & medical centres | 678 | 819 | 328 | 350 | 491 |
| Day-surgery centres | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Diagnostic centres | 37 | 34 | 17 | 20 | 17 |
| Pharmacies | 1,252 | 2,232 | 831 | 421 | 1,401 |
| Opticians | 83 | 214 | 64 | 19 | 150 |
| Other providers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| All facilities | 2,115 | 3,362 | 1,272 | 843 | 2,090 |
By emirate
All facilities in each emirate, with the hospitals among them underneath.
| Emirate | Aafiya Essential | MedNet Silk Road | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on MedNet Silk Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 52619 hospitals | 93630 hospitals | 33011 hospitals | 1968 hospitals | 60619 hospitals |
| Dubai | 88517 hospitals | 1,51912 hospitals | 6079 hospitals | 2788 hospitals | 9123 hospitals |
| Sharjah | 36211 hospitals | 5308 hospitals | 1754 hospitals | 1877 hospitals | 3554 hospitals |
| Ajman | 1607 hospitals | 1656 hospitals | 743 hospitals | 864 hospitals | 913 hospitals |
| Umm Al Quwain | 291 hospital | 260 hospitals | 110 hospitals | 181 hospital | 150 hospitals |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 863 hospitals | 1242 hospitals | 461 hospital | 402 hospitals | 781 hospital |
| Fujairah | 673 hospitals | 624 hospitals | 293 hospitals | 380 hospitals | 331 hospital |
| All facilities | 2,11561 hospitals | 3,36262 hospitals | 1,27231 hospitals | 84330 hospitals | 2,09031 hospitals |
Healthcare groups
Branches of each group on the two networks, where the numbers differ.
| Group | Aafiya Essential | MedNet Silk Road |
|---|---|---|
| SEHA | 4 | 153 |
| Aster | 193 | 245 |
| Mediclinic | 3 | 25 |
| Zulekha Healthcare | 0 | 6 |
| Thumbay | 34 | 39 |
| NMC Healthcare | 24 | 21 |
| Burjeel | 27 | 25 |
| Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi | 0 | 2 |
| Saudi German Hospital | 4 | 2 |
| Medcare | 6 | 7 |
| Life Pharmacy | 0 | 254 |
| Supercare Pharmacy | 0 | 77 |
All facilities
Pick a list, then narrow it by type, emirate or name.
- Pharmacy
Zest Wellness Pharmacy
Al Bateen, Abu DhabiShop No G 5, Al Rawda Building, Al Niyabah St, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi11 networks02 582 3626 - Optician
Zo & Mo Opticals Ajman
Al Nuaimiya, AjmanAl Nuaimiyah 1 Ground Floor, Thumbay Hospital Sheikh Jaber Al Sabah Street Ajman13 networks06 741 1178
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 MedNet Silk Road

Insurance House
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Silk Road
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
- Sold in:
- All emirates
- 27 versions

Orient Insurance
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Silk Road
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
- Sold in:
- All emirates
- 21 versions

QIC
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Plan 7
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 18 versions
- View plan →
Silver
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%
- Sold in:
- Abu Dhabi
- 3 versions

Takaful Emarat
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Silver
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%
- Sold in:
- All emirates
- 21 versions
- View plan →
Silver - Lite
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 18 versions
Questions people ask
Which hospitals are on Aafiya Essential but not on MedNet Silk Road?
30 hospitals: Bareen International Hospital, Burjeel Farha Hospital, Czech Rehabilitation Hospital, Emirates International Hospital, Kanad Hospital and 25 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Which hospitals are on MedNet Silk Road but not on Aafiya Essential?
31 hospitals: Al Ain Hospital (SEHA) - Aan, Al Cornice Hospital IVF Center, Al Wagan Hospital (SEHA) - Aan, Al- Rahba Hospital (SEHA) - AUH, Behavioral Sciences Pavilion (Seha)- AUH and 26 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on MedNet Silk Road?
No. MedNet Silk Road has 2,090 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 843 that MedNet Silk Road doesn't.
How many facilities do they share?
1,272 facilities are on both networks, including 31 hospitals.
Which insurers sell plans on Aafiya Essential and on MedNet Silk Road?
Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on MedNet Silk Road come from Insurance House, Orient Insurance, 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 · MedNet Silk Road 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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