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Aafiya Essential vs NAS GN

They share 1,698 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 417 that NAS GN doesn't (6 hospitals); NAS GN has 3,274 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (101 hospitals).

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Hospitals on only one of the two

55 hospitals are on both networks.

Only on Aafiya Essential6

Dubai · 2

Sharjah · 2

Umm Al Quwain · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 1

Only on NAS GN101

Abu Dhabi · 37

Dubai · 39

Sharjah · 12

Ajman · 1

Umm Al Quwain · 2

Ras Al Khaimah · 6

Fujairah · 4

At a glance

Facilities on each network, by type.

Facility typeAafiya EssentialNAS GNOn bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NAS GN
Hospitals61156556101
Clinics & medical centres6781,8205391391,281
Day-surgery centres37215
Diagnostic centres3765221543
Pharmacies1,2522,6501,0052471,645
Opticians83271758196
Other providers13013
All facilities2,1154,9721,6984173,274

By emirate

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

EmirateAafiya EssentialNAS GNOn bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NAS GN
Abu Dhabi52619 hospitals1,48456 hospitals45019 hospitals760 hospitals1,03437 hospitals
Dubai88517 hospitals2,25454 hospitals73615 hospitals1492 hospitals1,51839 hospitals
Sharjah36211 hospitals70421 hospitals2759 hospitals872 hospitals42912 hospitals
Ajman1607 hospitals2288 hospitals1107 hospitals500 hospitals1181 hospital
Umm Al Quwain291 hospital472 hospitals160 hospitals131 hospital312 hospitals
Ras Al Khaimah863 hospitals1698 hospitals602 hospitals261 hospital1096 hospitals
Fujairah673 hospitals867 hospitals513 hospitals160 hospitals354 hospitals
All facilities2,11561 hospitals4,972156 hospitals1,69855 hospitals4176 hospitals3,274101 hospitals

Healthcare groups

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

GroupAafiya EssentialNAS GN
SEHA4158
Aster193252
Mediclinic349
Medcare644
Burjeel2744
American Hospital Dubai014
King's College Hospital London011
Saudi German Hospital414
NMC Healthcare2432
Zulekha Healthcare07
Thumbay3428
Life Pharmacy0333

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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 NAS GN

Insurance House

Insurance House

2 plan families

  • GN

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
    Sold in:
    Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    24 versions
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  • Plan 2 GN

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 10%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    3 versions
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Orient Insurance

Orient Insurance

2 plan families

  • Plan 2

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    2 versions
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  • Plan 2 GN

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Dubai
    2 versions
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QIC

QIC

1 plan family

  • Plan2

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 15%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi, Dubai
    4 versions
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Takaful Emarat

Takaful Emarat

2 plan families

  • Diamond

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 15%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    3 versions
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  • Plan2-Diamond

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 15%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
    18 versions
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Questions people ask

Which hospitals are on Aafiya Essential but not on NAS GN?

6 hospitals: Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, Iranian Hospital, Khorfakkan Hospital, Oriana Speciality Hospital SP, Umm Al Quwain Hospital and 1 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Which hospitals are on NAS GN but not on Aafiya Essential?

101 hospitals: Ain Al Khaleej Hospital - Aan, Al Ain Hospital (SEHA) - Aan, Al Cornice Hospital IVF Center, Al Wagan Hospital (SEHA) - Aan, Al- Rahba Hospital (SEHA) - AUH and 96 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on NAS GN?

No. NAS GN has 3,274 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 417 that NAS GN doesn't.

How many facilities do they share?

1,698 facilities are on both networks, including 55 hospitals.

Which insurers sell plans on Aafiya Essential and on NAS GN?

Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on NAS GN 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 · NAS GN 24 Sept 2026). 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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