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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.
- Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 129
Al Satwa, DubaiGround Floor,Marjana Plaza Building, Al Bada, Satwa29 networks04 359 0530 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 130
Dubai Marina, DubaiGround Floor , Duja Tower,Trade Center First, Next To Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sheik Zayed Road29 networks04 386 6768 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 131
Al Barsha, DubaiShop No 17, Trio Building, Al Barsha First, Al Barsha Dubai29 networks04 347 5733 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 132 Brof Aster Pharmacies Group
Abu Hail, DubaiSheikh Suhail Building , Hor Al Anz East, Plot #133-142 Abu Hail ,Dubai ,UAE29 networks04 269 2835 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 133
Bu Tina, SharjahAl Sharq Street,Next To Fine Fair, Butina, Opp: Sharjah Cop Soceity29 networks06 561 9322 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 134
Al Barsha, DubaiGolden Sands Building, Barsha 1ST, Al Barsha, Near To Lulu29 networks04 327 1483 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 135
International City, DubaiShop No 04, Rushia V 19,International City29 networks04 451 1674 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 136
Al Khail, DubaiShop No FFA01, Al Khail Mall, Latifat Bin Hamdan Street, Industrial Area 4, Alqouse29 networks04 380 8539 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 137
International City, DubaiRetail Shop 6, The Pavilion Mall, Opp. Union Co OP, France Cluster, International City, Dubai29 networks04 422 4515 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 138
Al Karama, DubaiGround Floor, Al Jabar Building, Near Sunrise Supermarket, Al Karama, Dubai29 networks04 337 7329 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 139
Khorfakkan, SharjahSheikh Khalid Road, Opposite To ADNOC Petrol Station, Next To Khorfakkan Police Station Round About, Khorfakkan19 networks09 237 1301 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 140
Al Majaz, SharjahSultaco Building, King Faisal Street, Sharjah9 networks06 544 5001 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 141
Dubai Festival City, DubaiShop No SC 021, Ground Floor, Dubai Festival City Mall, Dubai29 networks04 236 5418 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 142
Al Qusais, DubaiShop No 4 , Al Fattan Building ,Plot No 233-129, Behind Snow White, Al Qusais29 networks04 220 5966 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 143
Motor City, DubaiThe Ribbon Building 2, Al Hebiah First , Plot 94- 0, Motor City29 networks04 443 0474 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 144
Hor Al Anz, DubaiShop 5 & 6, Al Maalik Buiding, Al Shab, Near To Talal Super Market, Hor Al Anz29 networks04 221 2250 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 145
Al Karama, DubaiShop No: 1, Al Waleed Building. Opp. Union Medical Centre, Iranian School Road, Karama29 networks04 354 7745 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 146
Bur Dubai, DubaiShop 32, Souk Al Kabeer Building, Near To Ghubaiba Bus Staion, Opp.Etisalat-Shindagha, Next To Access Clinic , Burdubai29 networks04 327 1059 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 147
Bur Dubai, DubaiAster Jubilee Medical Complex, Khaleed Bin Al-Waleed Street, Near To Al Fahidi Metro Station, Burdubai29 networks04 325 4026 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 148
Al Karama, DubaiShop No 5, Jamal Omar Bin Hyder Building, 4B Street, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Karama, Dubai29 networks04 340 4005 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 149
Al Karama, DubaiShop 2 & 3, Al Wasl Building, Behind Lulu Hypermarket, Karama, Burdubai, Dubai29 networks04 396 9469 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 150
Dubai Marina, DubaiShop No: 6, Pinnacle Tower, Marina, Marsa, Dubai29 networks04 379 4306 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 151
Al Taawun, SharjahShop No.4, Mamzer 1 Tower, Opp. Sharjah Palace Hotel, Tawun Street, Al Tawoon,Sharjah29 networks06 545 3109 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 152
Jebel Ali, DubaiFood Court 3,Commercial Center, Jebel Ali Free Zone South, Near Access Clinic Jafza29 networks04 880 9102
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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