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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
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- Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 205
Jumeirah, DubaiPve-G-02, Palm Views East Building, Palm Jumeira, Dubai29 networks04 422 1521 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 206
Downtown Dubai, DubaiShop No: BF02, Dubai Fountain View, Next To Address Fountain View Hotel, Dubai Mall29 networks04 547 5036 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 207 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Al Jaddaf, DubaiShop No SH-A1, Lilac Residence, Al Jadaf, Dubai20 networks04 396 8831 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 208 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Al Barsha South 3, DubaiShop No. 6, Curve BY Sentro, Al Barsha South Third, Barsha South, Dubai28 networks04 357 8436 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 209 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Dubai Marina, DubaiShop No. S02, The Point Tower, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Marsa Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai28 networks04 584 3414 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 210 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Al Barsha South 3, DubaiRetail 1, Art Park View, Al Barsha South Third, Al Barsha, Dubai28 networks04 881 6085 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 211 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Nad Al Sheba 1, DubaiShop No. 11, Azizi Rivera 44, Al Merkadh, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai28 networks04 353 0973 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 212 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Al Satwa, DubaiShop-4, BQ Residence, Jumeirah Garden City, Al Satwa, Dubai28 networks04 585 3391 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 213 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Business Bay, DubaiShop RG16, Meera Tower, Alhabtoor Boulevard, Business Bay, Dubai11 networks04 557 3179 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 214 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies)
Al Markadh, DubaiRetail-11, Azizi Riviera 65, Al Merkadh, Dubai11 networks04 235 4366 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 215 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Business Bay, DubaiShop G-13, Bay Avenue Retail, Business Bay, Dubai20 networks04 577 2518 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 216 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Al Markadh, DubaiRetail 05, Sobha Hartland - The Crest Tower Podium, Al Merkadh, Dubai11 networks04 375 9337 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 218 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Port Saeed, DubaiShop No-S04, Jewel Of The Creek F1F2 Office Building, Port Saeed, Dubai11 networks052 903 5007 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy 219 (BR Of Aster Pharmacies Group)
Dubai Marina, DubaiRetail -01, Liv Marina, Marsa Dubai, Dubai11 networks04 558 7637 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy Abu Dhabi Branch 14
Al Danah, Abu Dhabi721, Al Muraikhi Building, Hamdan Bin Mohammed St, Al Danah, Abu Dhabi29 networks02 635 0204 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy Abu Dhabi Branch 15
Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi37, Al Rawnaq St, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi29 networks02 643 1619 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy Branch Abu Dhabi 2
Al Khalidiya, Abu DhabiDar Al Thalmiya, Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Behind Al Muhairy Centre29 networks02 627 9989 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy Branch Abu Dhabi 5
Electra Street, Abu DhabiBuilding No 7, Zayed Street, Electra29 networks02 448 9240 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy Branch Abu Dhabi 6
Musaffah, Abu DhabiShabiya#10, Near To Joy Alukas Jewelry, Musaffah29 networks02 550 2429 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy Branch Abu Dhabi 7
Al Khalidiya, Abu DhabiAl Shaheen Complex, Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi29 networks02 639 5140 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy Branch Abu Dhabi 8
Abu DhabiCanon Building, Electra Street, Next To Cbi Bank Building29 networks02 671 1831 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy Branch Abu Dhabi 9
Abu DhabiShop 2, Building 139, Al Wathiq Street, Sultan Bin Zayed The First , Beside Zehrat Lebanon, Muroor Road, Abudhabi28 networks02 886 9464 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy Branch Abu Dhabi 10
Abu DhabiHeirs Of Darwish Bin Ahmed Building, Shop No:005, Zayed 1ST St, Electra Street, Abudhabi, UAE28 networks02 886 8770 - Pharmacy
Aster Pharmacy Branch Abu Dhabi 11
Abu DhabiShop No.2, Building No.193, Next To ADNOC Petrol Station, Sector E 18_01, Airport Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE22 networks02 627 4688
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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