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Aafiya Essential vs NextCare GN

They share 1,565 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 550 that NextCare GN doesn't (9 hospitals); NextCare GN has 3,171 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (93 hospitals).

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Hospitals on only one of the two

52 hospitals are on both networks.

Only on Aafiya Essential9

Dubai · 1

Sharjah · 6

Umm Al Quwain · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 1

Only on NextCare GN93

Abu Dhabi · 39

Dubai · 38

Sharjah · 11

Ajman · 1

Umm Al Quwain · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 2

Fujairah · 1

At a glance

Facilities on each network, by type.

Facility typeAafiya EssentialNextCare GNOn bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NextCare GN
Hospitals6114552993
Clinics & medical centres6781,7574921861,265
Day-surgery centres310307
Diagnostic centres3779261153
Pharmacies1,2522,4999193331,580
Opticians832277211155
Other providers1191018
All facilities2,1154,7361,5655503,171

By emirate

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

EmirateAafiya EssentialNextCare GNOn bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NextCare GN
Abu Dhabi52619 hospitals1,43058 hospitals40019 hospitals1260 hospitals1,03039 hospitals
Dubai88517 hospitals2,21854 hospitals71916 hospitals1661 hospital1,49938 hospitals
Sharjah36211 hospitals64216 hospitals2375 hospitals1256 hospitals40511 hospitals
Ajman1607 hospitals1968 hospitals907 hospitals700 hospitals1061 hospital
Umm Al Quwain291 hospital421 hospital180 hospitals111 hospital241 hospital
Ras Al Khaimah863 hospitals1314 hospitals542 hospitals321 hospital772 hospitals
Fujairah673 hospitals774 hospitals473 hospitals200 hospitals301 hospital
All facilities2,11561 hospitals4,736145 hospitals1,56552 hospitals5509 hospitals3,17193 hospitals

Healthcare groups

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

GroupAafiya EssentialNextCare GN
SEHA4169
Aster193240
Mediclinic350
Medcare637
American Hospital Dubai014
Burjeel2737
King's College Hospital London010
Thumbay3443
Saudi German Hospital412
Zulekha Healthcare08
NMC Healthcare2431
Life Pharmacy0343

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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 NextCare 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%, 15%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    3 versions
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  • Plan 2 GN

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

Takaful Emarat

2 plan families

  • Plan 2 GN

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

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 15%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    3 versions
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Questions people ask

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

9 hospitals: Dubai Medical University Hospital, Al Dhaid Hospital, Al Kuwaiti Hospital, Al Qassimi Hospital, Al Qassimi Women And Children Hospital and 4 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

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

93 hospitals: Ain Al Khaleej Hospital - Aan, Al Ain Hospital (SEHA) - Aan, Al Cornice Hospital IVF Center, Al Mafraq Hospital (SEHA) - AUH, Al Wagan Hospital (SEHA) - Aan and 88 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on NextCare GN?

No. NextCare GN has 3,171 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 550 that NextCare GN doesn't.

How many facilities do they share?

1,565 facilities are on both networks, including 52 hospitals.

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

Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on NextCare GN come from Insurance House, Orient Insurance 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 · NextCare 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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