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Aafiya Essential vs NextCare RN3

They share 1,254 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 861 that NextCare RN3 doesn't (27 hospitals); NextCare RN3 has 1,474 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (9 hospitals).

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Hospitals on only one of the two

34 hospitals are on both networks.

Only on Aafiya Essential27

Abu Dhabi · 4

Dubai · 8

Sharjah · 8

Ajman · 3

Umm Al Quwain · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 3

Only on NextCare RN39

Abu Dhabi · 6

Sharjah · 2

Ras Al Khaimah · 1

At a glance

Facilities on each network, by type.

Facility typeAafiya EssentialNextCare RN3On bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NextCare RN3
Hospitals614334279
Clinics & medical centres678709393285316
Day-surgery centres34301
Diagnostic centres3753221531
Pharmacies1,2521,9118014511,110
Opticians8370837
Other providers11100
All facilities2,1152,7281,2548611,474

By emirate

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

EmirateAafiya EssentialNextCare RN3On bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NextCare RN3
Abu Dhabi52619 hospitals69721 hospitals29615 hospitals2304 hospitals4016 hospitals
Dubai88517 hospitals1,2729 hospitals6019 hospitals2848 hospitals6710 hospitals
Sharjah36211 hospitals4375 hospitals1863 hospitals1768 hospitals2512 hospitals
Ajman1607 hospitals1444 hospitals764 hospitals843 hospitals680 hospitals
Umm Al Quwain291 hospital330 hospitals160 hospitals131 hospital170 hospitals
Ras Al Khaimah863 hospitals861 hospital390 hospitals473 hospitals471 hospital
Fujairah673 hospitals593 hospitals403 hospitals270 hospitals190 hospitals
All facilities2,11561 hospitals2,72843 hospitals1,25434 hospitals86127 hospitals1,4749 hospitals

Healthcare groups

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

GroupAafiya EssentialNextCare RN3
Aster193228
Burjeel2713
SEHA412
NMC Healthcare2419
Saudi German Hospital40
Mediclinic30
Zulekha Healthcare02
Medcare65
Life Pharmacy0343
Hala Pharmacy051
Health First Pharmacy3269
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 RN3

Insurance House

Insurance House

2 plan families

  • Plan 5 RN3

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 10%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    3 versions
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  • RN3

    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 5

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 15%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    3 versions
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  • Plan 5 RN3

    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

  • Plan 5 RN3

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

    Co-pay options:
    0%, 15%, 20%
    Sold in:
    Abu Dhabi
    3 versions
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Questions people ask

Which hospitals are on Aafiya Essential but not on NextCare RN3?

27 hospitals: Czech Rehabilitation Hospital, Emirates International Hospital, Kanad Hospital, Reem Hospital, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital and 22 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Which hospitals are on NextCare RN3 but not on Aafiya Essential?

9 hospitals: Al Cornice Hospital IVF Center, Das Hospital, Magrabi Speciality Hospital (Day Care Surgeries,Eye,Ear,Nose And Throat, Magrabi Specialized Hospital Daycare Surgeries Eye,Ear,Nose, Throat Branch - AUH, SEHA Emirates One Day Surgery Center - AUH and 4 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on NextCare RN3?

No. NextCare RN3 has 1,474 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 861 that NextCare RN3 doesn't.

How many facilities do they share?

1,254 facilities are on both networks, including 34 hospitals.

Which insurers sell plans on Aafiya Essential and on NextCare RN3?

Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on NextCare RN3 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 RN3 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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