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Aafiya Essential vs NAS WN
They share 1,603 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 512 that NAS WN doesn't (23 hospitals); NAS WN has 2,144 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (9 hospitals).
NAS WN
Hospitals on only one of the two
38 hospitals are on both networks.
Only on Aafiya Essential23
Abu Dhabi · 4
Dubai · 6
Sharjah · 7
Ajman · 3
Umm Al Quwain · 1
Ras Al Khaimah · 2
Only on NAS WN9
Abu Dhabi · 4
At a glance
Facilities on each network, by type.
| Facility type | Aafiya Essential | NAS WN | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on NAS WN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 61 | 47 | 38 | 23 | 9 |
| Clinics & medical centres | 678 | 933 | 484 | 194 | 449 |
| Day-surgery centres | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Diagnostic centres | 37 | 51 | 20 | 17 | 31 |
| Pharmacies | 1,252 | 2,497 | 984 | 268 | 1,513 |
| Opticians | 83 | 216 | 75 | 8 | 141 |
| Other providers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| All facilities | 2,115 | 3,747 | 1,603 | 512 | 2,144 |
By emirate
All facilities in each emirate, with the hospitals among them underneath.
| Emirate | Aafiya Essential | NAS WN | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on NAS WN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 52619 hospitals | 1,02219 hospitals | 41915 hospitals | 1074 hospitals | 6034 hospitals |
| Dubai | 88517 hospitals | 1,65112 hospitals | 69611 hospitals | 1896 hospitals | 9551 hospital |
| Sharjah | 36211 hospitals | 6016 hospitals | 2594 hospitals | 1037 hospitals | 3422 hospitals |
| Ajman | 1607 hospitals | 2064 hospitals | 1044 hospitals | 563 hospitals | 1020 hospitals |
| Umm Al Quwain | 291 hospital | 420 hospitals | 160 hospitals | 131 hospital | 260 hospitals |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 863 hospitals | 1453 hospitals | 581 hospital | 282 hospitals | 872 hospitals |
| Fujairah | 673 hospitals | 803 hospitals | 513 hospitals | 160 hospitals | 290 hospitals |
| All facilities | 2,11561 hospitals | 3,74747 hospitals | 1,60338 hospitals | 51223 hospitals | 2,1449 hospitals |
Healthcare groups
Branches of each group on the two networks, where the numbers differ.
| Group | Aafiya Essential | NAS WN |
|---|---|---|
| Aster | 193 | 215 |
| Thumbay | 34 | 28 |
| Burjeel | 27 | 32 |
| Medcare | 6 | 9 |
| Mediclinic | 3 | 6 |
| Zulekha Healthcare | 0 | 3 |
| SEHA | 4 | 6 |
| American Hospital Dubai | 0 | 1 |
| King's College Hospital London | 0 | 1 |
| NMC Healthcare | 24 | 25 |
| Saudi German Hospital | 4 | 3 |
| Life Pharmacy | 0 | 333 |
All facilities
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- Clinic
Excel Healthcare - Icare Clinics - Discovery Gardens - DXB
Jebel Ali, DubaiGround Level | Building 18, Street 1, Zen Cluster, Jebel Ali Garden14 networks04 452 2242 - Clinic
Family Care Center University Of Sharjah
University City, SharjahP.O.Box Number:27272,W2 Building, University Of Sharjah,G37, Ground Floor, University City, Moweilah, University Of Sharjah ,Sharjah.3 networks06 505 0201 - Clinic
Family Medical Clinic
Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah109, 1ST Floor, Ajman Building, Oman Street, Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah Landmark: Near Bank Of Baroda7 networks07 221 1131 - Clinic
Fazal Clinic
Al Nakheel, Ras Al KhaimahPo Box No: 10184, Next To Gulf Cinema, Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaima,Uae3 networks07 222 7125 - Pharmacy
First Cure Pharmacy
Musaffah, Abu Dhabi"Mussafah Industrial, Block M44, P14, Shop 3 Abu Dhabi, UAE-47874"5 networks02 626 6190 - Pharmacy
First Dear Health Pharmacy
Al Rashidiya 3, AjmanFaiz Abu Taha Building,Shop No.1,Ground Floor,Al Quds Street,Rashidiya 3,Near Amina Hospitalp.O Box-5595,Ajman- United Arab Emirates6 networks06 741 3344 - Clinic
First Health Medical Center
AjmanPo Box 8812, Nazir Plaza, Room No. 113, 1ST Floor,Gharnatah St, Ajman, UAE3 networks06 522 5851 - Pharmacy
First Step Pharmacy .SP
Industrial Area, SharjahPo Box 19585, Bin Ladin Camp Building, Shop No : 9, Ground Floor, Near Bin Ladin Signal Street, Sharjah, UAE3 networks058 929 0657 - Clinic
Gaelan Medical Care One Day Surgery Hospital
Al Khan, SharjahAl Maha Tower, Al Taawun Street, Sharjah13 networks06 594 2222 - Pharmacy
Gaelan Pharmacy
Dubai Sports City, DubaiAl Hebiah Fourth, Sports Corner, Shop No-33 networks04 575 4657 - Clinic
Gaga Medical Clinic
FujairahBank Melli Iran Building, Flat#204, Floor#2, Hamad Bin Abdulla Road, Po Box 3999, Fujairah, UAE3 networks052 227 5250 - Pharmacy
Galleria Pharmacy
Deira, DubaiPo Box No. 31244, 1 Hayat Regancy, Near Deira Corniche, Dubai, UAE3 networks04 273 7450 - Clinic
Gayathi Al Ahli Medical Centre
Ghayathi, Abu DhabiNear National Bank Of Abu Dhabi, Gayathi, UAE. - Abu Dhabi3 networks02 874 1267 - Clinic
GH Medical Center
Al Mafraq, Abu DhabiAl Jaber Accommodation Workers City -1 Al Mafraq13 networks02 628 9933 - Pharmacy
Gigi Pharmacy
Deira, DubaiDeira House Building, Plot No 409, Abu Baker Al Siddique, Deira3 networks04 266 6797 - Clinic
Global Health Care Medical Center
Al Amerah, AjmanLilies Tower, Floor P6, Shop 11, Emirates City - Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed RD, - Al Amerah - Ajman,Uae3 networks06 886 4885 - Pharmacy
GMC Pharmacy Sharjah
Al Muwaileh, SharjahP. O. Box 61351 ,Near National Paint Round-About , Next To Fire Station And Muweilah Bus Station , Sharjah3 networks06 535 8111 - Clinic
Gold Trust Medical Center
Al Mamzar, DubaiM-02, Al Khalafi Building, Al Koshk Road, Al Wahida Street, Al Mamzar, Dubai3 networks04 267 3062 - Pharmacy
Golden Star Pharmacy
Rolla, SharjahPo Box 2075,Agb ,Shop No 3,Near Al Munna Book Shop,Abi Al Atahia Street, Rolla, Sharjah, UAE3 networks06 558 1633 - Clinic
Good Health Polyclinic
Al Qusais, DubaiDamascus Street ,Mohd Bin Dahi Building, Flat No 101 1ST Floor Above Sindbad Bakery,Chicken Tikka, Sangeetha Rest20 networks04 261 2000 - Clinic
Good Health Specialized Medical Centre
Al Nahda, SharjahGround Floor, Sana Building, Al Wahda Street, Near Sharjah City Center, Sharjah / 06-546616020 networks06 546 6160 - Pharmacy
Grand Al Kausar Pharmacy
Bur Dubai, DubaiAl Fardan Building, Flat No:3 Floor No: Ground Floor,Street: Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Area: Near Al Fahidi Metro Station, Landmark: Opp. York International Hotel12 networks04 351 1406
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 NAS WN

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

Orient Insurance
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Plan 5
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 20%
- Sold in:
- Abu Dhabi
- 2 versions
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Plan 5 WN
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 20%
- Sold in:
- Dubai
- 2 versions

QIC
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Plan5
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 15%, 20%
- Sold in:
- Dubai
- 3 versions

Takaful Emarat
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Marjan
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 15%, 20%
- Sold in:
- Abu Dhabi
- 3 versions
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Plan5-Marjan
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 15%, 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 NAS WN?
23 hospitals: Czech Rehabilitation Hospital, Kanad Hospital, Medeor 24X7 Hospital, Reem Hospital, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital and 18 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Which hospitals are on NAS WN but not on Aafiya Essential?
9 hospitals: Das Hospital, Magrabi Speciality Hospital (Day Care Surgeries,Eye,Ear,Nose And Throat, Magrabi Specialized Hospital Daycare Surgeries Eye,Ear,Nose, Throat Branch - AUH, SEHA Emirates One Day Surgery Center - AUH, Magrabi Eye Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center - Dubai and 4 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on NAS WN?
No. NAS WN has 2,144 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 512 that NAS WN doesn't.
How many facilities do they share?
1,603 facilities are on both networks, including 38 hospitals.
Which insurers sell plans on Aafiya Essential and on NAS WN?
Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on NAS WN 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 WN 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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