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Aafiya Essential vs NextCare PCP-C

They share 427 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 1,688 that NextCare PCP-C doesn't (45 hospitals); NextCare PCP-C has 465 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (2 hospitals).

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Hospitals on only one of the two

16 hospitals are on both networks.

Only on Aafiya Essential45

Abu Dhabi · 11

Dubai · 14

Sharjah · 9

Ajman · 5

Umm Al Quwain · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 3

Fujairah · 2

Only on NextCare PCP-C2

Abu Dhabi · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 1

At a glance

Facilities on each network, by type.

Facility typeAafiya EssentialNextCare PCP-COn bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NextCare PCP-C
Hospitals611816452
Clinics & medical centres67823615652280
Day-surgery centres31120
Diagnostic centres3774333
Pharmacies1,2526302501,002380
Opticians8300830
Other providers10010
All facilities2,1158924271,688465

By emirate

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

EmirateAafiya EssentialNextCare PCP-COn bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NextCare PCP-C
Abu Dhabi52619 hospitals2439 hospitals1088 hospitals41811 hospitals1351 hospital
Dubai88517 hospitals3973 hospitals1683 hospitals71714 hospitals2290 hospitals
Sharjah36211 hospitals1572 hospitals822 hospitals2809 hospitals750 hospitals
Ajman1607 hospitals462 hospitals312 hospitals1295 hospitals150 hospitals
Umm Al Quwain291 hospital80 hospitals70 hospitals221 hospital10 hospitals
Ras Al Khaimah863 hospitals251 hospital170 hospitals693 hospitals81 hospital
Fujairah673 hospitals161 hospital141 hospital532 hospitals20 hospitals
All facilities2,11561 hospitals89218 hospitals42716 hospitals1,68845 hospitals4652 hospitals

Healthcare groups

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

GroupAafiya EssentialNextCare PCP-C
Aster1931
Burjeel272
NMC Healthcare244
Thumbay3422
Medcare60
Saudi German Hospital40
SEHA40
Mediclinic30
King's College Hospital London01
Zulekha Healthcare01
Life Pharmacy057
Rivoli Eye Zone360

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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 PCP-C

Insurance House

Insurance House

1 plan family

  • PCP-C

    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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Questions people ask

Which hospitals are on Aafiya Essential but not on NextCare PCP-C?

45 hospitals: Bareen International Hospital, Czech Rehabilitation Hospital, Emirates International Hospital, Kanad Hospital, Medeor 24X7 Hospital and 40 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Which hospitals are on NextCare PCP-C but not on Aafiya Essential?

2 hospitals: Specialized Medical Care Hospital and Al Zahrawi Hospital One Day Surgery. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on NextCare PCP-C?

No. NextCare PCP-C has 465 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 1,688 that NextCare PCP-C doesn't.

How many facilities do they share?

427 facilities are on both networks, including 16 hospitals.

Which insurers sell plans on Aafiya Essential and on NextCare PCP-C?

Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on NextCare PCP-C come from Insurance House.

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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 PCP-C 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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