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Aafiya Essential vs NextCare RN

They share 1,506 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 609 that NextCare RN doesn't (12 hospitals); NextCare RN has 2,496 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (46 hospitals).

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Hospitals on only one of the two

49 hospitals are on both networks.

Only on Aafiya Essential12

Abu Dhabi · 2

Dubai · 2

Sharjah · 6

Umm Al Quwain · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 1

Only on NextCare RN46

Abu Dhabi · 28

Dubai · 6

Sharjah · 8

Ajman · 1

Ras Al Khaimah · 2

Fujairah · 1

At a glance

Facilities on each network, by type.

Facility typeAafiya EssentialNextCare RNOn bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NextCare RN
Hospitals6195491246
Clinics & medical centres6781,242475203767
Day-surgery centres34301
Diagnostic centres3770251245
Pharmacies1,2522,3939043481,489
Opticians831974934148
Other providers11100
All facilities2,1154,0021,5066092,496

By emirate

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

EmirateAafiya EssentialNextCare RNOn bothOnly on Aafiya EssentialOnly on NextCare RN
Abu Dhabi52619 hospitals1,27545 hospitals39017 hospitals1362 hospitals88528 hospitals
Dubai88517 hospitals1,70721 hospitals68115 hospitals2042 hospitals1,0266 hospitals
Sharjah36211 hospitals59813 hospitals2295 hospitals1336 hospitals3698 hospitals
Ajman1607 hospitals1878 hospitals907 hospitals700 hospitals971 hospital
Umm Al Quwain291 hospital390 hospitals180 hospitals111 hospital210 hospitals
Ras Al Khaimah863 hospitals1224 hospitals532 hospitals331 hospital692 hospitals
Fujairah673 hospitals744 hospitals453 hospitals220 hospitals291 hospital
All facilities2,11561 hospitals4,00295 hospitals1,50649 hospitals60912 hospitals2,49646 hospitals

Healthcare groups

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

GroupAafiya EssentialNextCare RN
SEHA4169
Aster193239
Mediclinic321
Thumbay3443
Zulekha Healthcare08
Medcare610
NMC Healthcare2427
Life Pharmacy0343
Supercare Pharmacy081
Hala Pharmacy051
Health First Pharmacy3270
Al Jaber Optical034

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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 RN

Insurance House

Insurance House

2 plan families

  • Plan 3 RN

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

    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 3

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

    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

  • Gold

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

    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 RN?

12 hospitals: Kanad Hospital, Reem Hospital, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, Dubai Medical University Hospital, Al Dhaid Hospital and 7 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

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

46 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 41 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.

Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on NextCare RN?

No. NextCare RN has 2,496 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 609 that NextCare RN doesn't.

How many facilities do they share?

1,506 facilities are on both networks, including 49 hospitals.

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

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