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Aafiya Essential vs NextCare RN2

They share 1,467 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 648 that NextCare RN2 doesn't (17 hospitals); NextCare RN2 has 2,294 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (37 hospitals).

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Hospitals on only one of the two

44 hospitals are on both networks.

Only on Aafiya Essential17

Abu Dhabi · 3

Dubai · 5

Sharjah · 6

Umm Al Quwain · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 2

Only on NextCare RN237

Abu Dhabi · 25

Dubai · 3

Sharjah · 5

Ajman · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 2

Fujairah · 1

At a glance

Facilities on each network, by type.

Facility typeAafiya EssentialNextCare RN2On bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NextCare RN2
Hospitals6181441737
Clinics & medical centres6781,080458220622
Day-surgery centres34301
Diagnostic centres3766251241
Pharmacies1,2522,3338883641,445
Opticians831964835148
Other providers11100
All facilities2,1153,7611,4676482,294

By emirate

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

EmirateAafiya EssentialNextCare RN2On bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NextCare RN2
Abu Dhabi52619 hospitals1,16941 hospitals37316 hospitals1533 hospitals79625 hospitals
Dubai88517 hospitals1,62115 hospitals66912 hospitals2165 hospitals9523 hospitals
Sharjah36211 hospitals56510 hospitals2235 hospitals1396 hospitals3425 hospitals
Ajman1607 hospitals1818 hospitals907 hospitals700 hospitals911 hospital
Umm Al Quwain291 hospital390 hospitals180 hospitals111 hospital210 hospitals
Ras Al Khaimah863 hospitals1163 hospitals491 hospital372 hospitals672 hospitals
Fujairah673 hospitals704 hospitals453 hospitals220 hospitals251 hospital
All facilities2,11561 hospitals3,76181 hospitals1,46744 hospitals64817 hospitals2,29437 hospitals

Healthcare groups

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

GroupAafiya EssentialNextCare RN2
SEHA4169
Aster193239
Thumbay3443
Zulekha Healthcare06
Burjeel2722
Mediclinic30
Medcare65
NMC Healthcare2425
Life Pharmacy0343
Supercare Pharmacy081
Hala Pharmacy051
Health First Pharmacy3270

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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 RN2

Insurance House

Insurance House

2 plan families

  • Plan 4 RN2

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 10%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    3 versions
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  • RN2

    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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Orient Insurance

Orient Insurance

2 plan families

  • Plan 4

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 15%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    3 versions
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  • Plan 4 RN2

    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

  • Iridium

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 15%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    3 versions
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  • Plan 4 RN2

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

Which hospitals are on Aafiya Essential but not on NextCare RN2?

17 hospitals: Emirates International Hospital, Kanad Hospital, Reem Hospital, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, Dubai Hospital and 12 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Which hospitals are on NextCare RN2 but not on Aafiya Essential?

37 hospitals: Al Ain Hospital (SEHA) - Aan, Al Cornice Hospital IVF Center, Al Mafraq Hospital (SEHA) - AUH, Al Wagan Hospital (SEHA) - Aan, Al- Rahba Hospital (SEHA) - AUH and 32 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on NextCare RN2?

No. NextCare RN2 has 2,294 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 648 that NextCare RN2 doesn't.

How many facilities do they share?

1,467 facilities are on both networks, including 44 hospitals.

Which insurers sell plans on Aafiya Essential and on NextCare RN2?

Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on NextCare RN2 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 RN2 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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