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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).
NextCare PCP-C
Hospitals on only one of the two
16 hospitals are on both networks.
Only on Aafiya Essential45
Abu Dhabi · 11
- Bareen International HospitalMohammed Bin Zayed City
- Czech Rehabilitation HospitalAl Jimi
- Emirates International HospitalAl Jimi
- Kanad HospitalAl Ain
- Medeor 24X7 HospitalMadinat Zayed
- Millennium HospitalMusaffah
- National HospitalElectra Street
- New Medical Centre Specialty HospitalAl Ain
- NMC Specialty HospitalMadinat Zayed
- Phoenix HospitalMusaffah
- Reem HospitalAl Reem Island
Dubai · 14
- Al Jalila Children's Specialty HospitalDubai Healthcare City
- Aster HospitalAl Qusais
- Aster HospitalAl Mankhool
- Aster Hospital SonapurSonapur
- Dubai HospitalAl Baraha
- Dubai Medical University HospitalMuhaisnah
- International Modern HospitalAl Mankhool
- Latifa HospitalAl Jaddaf
- Medeor 24X7 HospitalBur Dubai
- Medstar HealthcareOud Metha
- NMC Royal HospitalDubai Investment Park
- NMC Specialty HospitalAl Nahda
- NMC Specialty Hospital DipDubai Investment Park 1
- Rashid HospitalOud Metha
Sharjah · 9
- Al Dhaid HospitalAl Dhaid
- Al Kuwaiti Hospital
- Al Qassimi HospitalAl Khezamia
- Al Qassimi Women And Children HospitalAl Khezamia
- Burjeel Specialty HospitalAl Fayha
- Khorfakkan HospitalKhorfakkan
- Oriana Speciality Hospital SPAl Taawun
- Saudi German Hospital SharjahSharqan
- Thumbay Hospital Day Care- Muwailah 1Al Muwaileh
Ajman · 5
Umm Al Quwain · 1
Ras Al Khaimah · 3
Only on NextCare PCP-C2
Abu Dhabi · 1
Ras Al Khaimah · 1
At a glance
Facilities on each network, by type.
| Facility type | Aafiya Essential | NextCare PCP-C | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on NextCare PCP-C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 61 | 18 | 16 | 45 | 2 |
| Clinics & medical centres | 678 | 236 | 156 | 522 | 80 |
| Day-surgery centres | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Diagnostic centres | 37 | 7 | 4 | 33 | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 1,252 | 630 | 250 | 1,002 | 380 |
| Opticians | 83 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0 |
| Other providers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| All facilities | 2,115 | 892 | 427 | 1,688 | 465 |
By emirate
All facilities in each emirate, with the hospitals among them underneath.
| Emirate | Aafiya Essential | NextCare PCP-C | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on NextCare PCP-C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 52619 hospitals | 2439 hospitals | 1088 hospitals | 41811 hospitals | 1351 hospital |
| Dubai | 88517 hospitals | 3973 hospitals | 1683 hospitals | 71714 hospitals | 2290 hospitals |
| Sharjah | 36211 hospitals | 1572 hospitals | 822 hospitals | 2809 hospitals | 750 hospitals |
| Ajman | 1607 hospitals | 462 hospitals | 312 hospitals | 1295 hospitals | 150 hospitals |
| Umm Al Quwain | 291 hospital | 80 hospitals | 70 hospitals | 221 hospital | 10 hospitals |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 863 hospitals | 251 hospital | 170 hospitals | 693 hospitals | 81 hospital |
| Fujairah | 673 hospitals | 161 hospital | 141 hospital | 532 hospitals | 20 hospitals |
| All facilities | 2,11561 hospitals | 89218 hospitals | 42716 hospitals | 1,68845 hospitals | 4652 hospitals |
Healthcare groups
Branches of each group on the two networks, where the numbers differ.
| Group | Aafiya Essential | NextCare PCP-C |
|---|---|---|
| Aster | 193 | 1 |
| Burjeel | 27 | 2 |
| NMC Healthcare | 24 | 4 |
| Thumbay | 34 | 22 |
| Medcare | 6 | 0 |
| Saudi German Hospital | 4 | 0 |
| SEHA | 4 | 0 |
| Mediclinic | 3 | 0 |
| King's College Hospital London | 0 | 1 |
| Zulekha Healthcare | 0 | 1 |
| Life Pharmacy | 0 | 57 |
| Rivoli Eye Zone | 36 | 0 |
All facilities
Pick a list, then narrow it by type, emirate or name.
- Clinic
Aster Medical Centre
Green Belt, Umm Al QuwainAl Masa -2 Building , Ground Floor , King Faisal Street,Green Belt -Umm Al Quwain -UAE29 networks06 577 0288 - Clinic
Aster Medical Centre - RAK - DM Healthcare
Al Nakheel, Ras Al KhaimahMalabar Gold Building, Opp United Arab Bank, Ras Al Kahimah UAE29 networks07 233 8866 - Pharmacy
Aster Medical Centre Arabian Ranches Pharmacy
Al Barsha, Dubai1ST Floor, Emaar Mall, Near Aster Clinic, The Ranches Souk, Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai29 networks04 309 2900 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacies Fujairah Branch 2
Mraisheed, FujairahShop No-R-02, Fujairah Twin Towers, Mraisheed Road, Mraisheed, Fujairah28 networks09 234 8765 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacies Group
Abu DhabiShop No 7&8,Bodebis Building ,Defense Road, Deyyar29 networks02 447 8482 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacies Group Branch Expo 2020
Expo 2020, DubaiGF1, Sustainability Pavilion, Expo 202023 networks04 547 7218 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacies Group (Branch Of Dubai)
Al Ain Central District, Abu DhabiPlot No-113, Abu Baker Al Siddiq St, Central District, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi29 networks03 762 0142 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacies Group - SHJ. BR - Branch 9
Al Wasit Street, SharjahShop No Q009-10, Matajer Al Quoz, Al Fawz, Wasit Suburb, Sharjah28 networks06 561 0829 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacies Group Branch Abudhabi 13
Abu DhabiDarwish Bin Ahmed Building,Al Falah Street, Al Dana East , Beside Taha Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE29 networks02 585 8396 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacies Group
Abu DhabiBuilding No. Ec –C-19, Hamdan Street, Near To Lulu International Exchange29 networks02 622 9870 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy
Al Rashidiya, AjmanAjman Co-Operative Society, Ajman, UAE29 networks06 749 6363 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy (DMCC Branch) Dubai
JLT, DubaiShop No-5, Ground Floor, Me Do Re Residential Tower, Cluster L, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Al Thanyah Fifth, Dubai28 networks04 591 7109 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy (Sharjah)
Al Nahda, SharjahBeside Nahda Park, Opposite To Carrefour Express, Al Nahda, Sharjah9 networks06 525 3663 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 2
Dubai Investment Park, DubaiUnit No 4&5, Ground Floor,Carrefour Centre, Dubai Investment Park29 networks04 885 8044 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 5
International City, DubaiShop No 02, CBD 29, Al Warsan 1ST, International City29 networks04 447 3169 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 6
Dubai Silicon Oasis, DubaiDubai Silicon Gate 1 - Building, First Floor, F-S-101A, Gate 1, Silicon Oasis, Opposite Choithram & Baskin Robins29 networks04 326 2600 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 8
Century Mall, FujairahCentury Mall, Faseel Road, Near Beach Motel, Fujairah29 networks09 223 0701 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 98
Sonapur, DubaiSameya Khalifa Mohamed Al Fuqaei Building, Shop No.8, 24TH Street. Muhaisina 2ND, Sonapur29 networks04 252 1711 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 100
Dubai Healthcare City, DubaiAl Razi Building, Building No 64, D Block, DHCC29 networks04 434 3922 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 101 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group) (DM Healthcare Group)-DXB
Al Qusais, DubaiAqu Building, Al Qusais1, Sheikh Colony, Near To Dafza Metro Station29 networks04 238 2342 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 102
Al Qusais, DubaiShop 2, Saeed Hamad Musleh Jamhour Al Ahbabi Building, Al Qusais Second, Al Qusais29 networks04 261 0833 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 103
International City, DubaiBuilding-N04, Shop No.S-04, Al Warsan First, International City, Persia Cluster29 networks04 276 5802
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 NextCare PCP-C

Insurance House
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PCP-C
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 24 versions
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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