As the UAE is one of the leading countries around the globe to conduct COVID-19 PCR tests at a rapid rate, the number of performing tests per capita has been one of the highest in the world and is a key strategy in the region in order to curb the spread of this pandemic.
Back in September, the price of COVID-19 PCR tests was dropped by more than Dhs100 from Dhs370 to Dhs250 which is now the cost in all licensed public and private healthcare establishments.
However, there are a few Dubai Health Authority (DHA) healthcare centres in Dubai that are offering for Dhs150 for many and some who fall under certain categories can have them done for free.
The DHA confirmed to there are currently 12 healthcare centres across Dubai offering PCR tests for Dhs150.
The list of health care centres that fall under DHA include:
- Al Barsha Health Center located in Al Barsha
- Nad Al Hamar Health Center in Ras Al Khor
- Al Safa Health Center on Al Wasl road
- Al Badaa Health Center located near Trade centre 1
- Al Mankhool Health Center located in Al Mankhool
- Al Lusaily Health Center located in Al Lisaili
- Al Khawaneej Health Center located in Al Khawaneej area
- Al Towar Health Center located in Al Nadha
- Nad Al Sheba Health Center located in Nad Al Sheba
- Al Mamzar Health Center located in Al Mamzar
- Al Mizhar Health Center located near Mushrif Park
- Za’abeel Health Center located in Za’abeel 2
For those who wish to book an appointment, you simply need to download the DHA App and create an account. Then select the option to book a COVID-19 screening, where you can either select the Drive Though or Walk-In option for the appointment.
The cost of the test is Dhs150 for all Dubai visa holders and is free for all UAE nationals, those who have a valid health card, pregnant women, senior citizens and residents above the age of 50, people of determination, household of nationals and patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, arteries, tumours and rheumatism, chronic liver and kidney disease, brain and nerves disease.
It’s mandatory for each patient to carry their original Emirates ID and a passport copy for UAE residents while tourists need to bring in their original passport before the test.
