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Updated 7 May 2021
After rolling out the Sinopharm vaccine on December 9, the UAE has started its widespread vaccination campaign on December 23 last year. The Sinopharm, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines are currently being administered free of charge to Emiratis.
Dubai residents are queuing up to get themselves inoculated. Read on to know where and how you can get vaccinated for free in Dubai.
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Where can I get vaccinated for free?
There are several places in Dubai providing residents and citizens of the UAE free of cost vaccinations. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has enabled registrations and appointments to be made via the DHA app and the toll-free number 800-342.
Note that, during Ramadan, the centres will provide the vaccine from:
– 9 AM to 4 PM and from 9 PM to 12 AM from Sunday to Thursday, and
– 9 AM to 4 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
In the last 10 days of the holy month, the centres will function only in the morning slot. They will remain closed on 7 and 8 May.
Primary Healthcare Centres
Zabeel Health Center
Near Club Roundabout, Za’abeel 2 – Dubai. Google location
Open every day except Friday, 7.30 AM – 9.30 PM. Contact +971 800 342
Al Mizhar Health Center
42C Street, Next to Princess Haya Centre، Al Mizhar 1 – Dubai. Google location
Open every day except Friday and Saturday, 7.30 AM – 9.30 PM. Contact +971 800 342
Nadd Al Hamar Health Center
63 8c St – Nadd Al Hamar – Dubai. Google location
Open 24/7. Contact +971 800 342
Al Barsha Health Centre
Al Barsha Al Barsha 3 – Dubai. Google location
Open 24/7. Contact +971 800 342
Al Ittihad Health Center
Umm Amar Road, Al Safa, Jumeirah – Dubai. Google location
Open every day except Friday and Saturday, 7.30 AM – 2.30 PM. Contact +971 4 342 1005.
Hor Al Anz Health Center
46 16th St – Deira – Dubai. Google location
Temporarily closed. Contact +971 4 266 6978.
Al Qusais Health Center
Al Qusais Al Qusais 1 – Dubai. Google location
Open every day except Friday and Saturday, 8.00 AM – 2.30 PM. Contact +971 4 231 6400.
Al Safa Health Center
Al Wasl Rd – Jumeirah 3 – Dubai. Google location
Open every day except Friday and Saturday, 7.30 AM – 9.30 PM. Contact +971 800 342.
Al Badaa Health Center
1 Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai. Google location
Open every day except Friday, 7.30 AM – 9.30 PM. Contact +971 800 342.
Nad Al Sheba Health Center
Nad Al Sheba – Dubai. Google location
Contact +971 4 502 1601.
Al Lisaili Health Center
Al Lisaili – Dubai. Google location
Open every day except Friday and Saturday, 7.30 AM – 9.30 PM. Contact +971 800 342.
Al Twar Health Center
Al Nahda Road – Al Twar 1 – Dubai. Google location
Open every day except Friday, 7.30 AM – 9.30 PM. Contact +971 4 502 2101.
Al Mankhool Health Center
Behind Eid Musalla mosque – Al Mankhool Rd – Dubai. Google location
Open every day except Friday, 7.30 AM – 9.30 PM. Contact +971 800 342.
DHA vaccination centres
Uptown Occupational Health Screening Center
Mirdif – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open every day except Friday and Saturday, 7.00 AM – 8.00 PM. Contact +971 4 502 4701
Dubai World Trade Centre
Mirdif – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open every day except Friday and Saturday, 7.00 AM – 8.00 PM. Contact +971 4 502 4701
One Central Covid-19 Vaccination Centre
Trade CentreTrade CentreTrade Centre 2 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Contact +971800342
Dubai Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
29 B Street, Sheik Zayed Rd, Exit No 45, Al Safa 2 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Al Garhoud Medical Fitness Centre (10 May onwards)
11 8th St – Garhoud – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open Sunday and Thursday, 7.00 AM – 8.30 PM. Contact +971 4 281 3401
Al Twar Dialysis Centre (10 May onwards)
54 22nd St – Al TwarAl Twar 3 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open every day except Saturday, 8.00 AM – 10.00 PM.
SEHA Facilities
Port Rashid
Al MinaPort Rashid – Dubai. Google location
Open every day, 10.00 AM – 8.00 PM. Contact +971 800 1717
Emirates Field Hospital
Dubai Parks and Resorts Field Hospital – Dubai. Google location
Open every day, 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM.
Government Hospitals
Rashid Hospital
Umm Hurair 2 – Dubai. Google location
Open 24/7.
Dubai Hospital
222 Al Khaleej Rd – Deira – Dubai. Google location
Open 24/7.
Latifa Hospital
Oud Metha Rd – Al Jaddaf – Dubai. Google location
Open 24/7.
Hatta Hospital
Hatta, Near Hatta Hill Park – Dubai. Google location
Open 24/7.
Private Centres
Al Futtaim HealthHub
The vaccine is available at the following locations. Click here for more information.
– HealthHub – Al Karama. Google location
– HealthHub – Al Nahda. Google location
– HealthHub – Al Qusais. Google location
– HealthHub – Al Warqa. Google location
– HealthHub – Al Discovery Gardens. Google location
– HealthHub – Al Day Surgery Center and Specialty Clinics. Google location
– HealthHub – Al International City. Google location
– HealthHub – Al Silicon Oasis. Google location
– Tashafi – Al Barsha. Google location
– Tashafi – Festival Plaza. Google location
Al Garhoud Private Hospital
Al Garhoud, Near Millennium Airport Hotel – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Al Zahra Hospital
Sheikh Zayed Rd – Al BarshaAl Barsha 1 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
American Hospital
19th St – Oud Metha – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Aster Hospital
Near Sharaf DG – Mankhool, Kuwait Road, Al Mankhool – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Burjeel Hospital
Sheikh Zayed Road – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Canadian Specialist Hospital
Behind Ministry of Environment and Water – Abu Hail – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Emirates Specialty Hospital
Healthcare City, Umm Hurair – Dubai. Google location
Open 24/7.
International Modern Hospital
Port Rashid Road Al Mankhool Area – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Kings College Hospital
Al Safa Street – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital
22 A street, From Sheikh Zayed Road, 2nd Interchange – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Mediclinic
The vaccine is available at the following locations. Click here for more information.
– China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, The Gardens – Dubai. Google location
– Production City Centre Me’aisem – Dubai. Google location
– City Centre Offices Building, Port Saeed – Dubai. Google location
NMC Royal Hospital
Plot No # 598/122, Dubai Investments Park 1, Behind Falcon house – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Prime Hospital
203, 2nd Floor Saud Al Qasimi Building (Gulf Air Building – Salah Al Din St – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open Sunday to Thursday, 9 AM to 6:30 PM.
Saudi German Hospital
Hessa Street 331 West, Al Barsha 3, Exit 36 Sheikh Zayed Road, Opposite of American School – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Valiant Healthcare L.L.C.
City Walk 13th Street BOX 414296 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open every day except Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
VIP Doctor 247 DMCC
2307, Indigo Icon Tower, Cluster F, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Google location
Open 24/7.
Who can get vaccinated?
Vaccines will be administered to the following people on priority. They are eligible to walk into most vaccination centres and clinics without an appointment:
- UAE nationals and their household workers
- Senior citizens and residents (those who are 60 years old and above)
- People of determination
- People with chronic illnesses
- Those working in the health and education centres.
The vaccine is available to all eligible Emiratis over 16 years of age, as the six-week priority entitlement is now over. Note that it is mandatory for them to take appointments, as walk-in vaccinations are reserved only for the most vulnerable people.
All valid Dubai resident visa holders above 40 years of age can register to get vaccinated against the coronavirus at DHA facilities. The DHA will also accept registrations from elderly individuals above 60 years of age with a valid resident visa issued in any emirate if they can prove they are residing in Dubai.
It has also lowered the minimum age bar of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine from 18 to 16. The AstraZeneca shots can now be administered to people above 65 years of age as well.
Under the directives of @HHShkMohd, the #Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announces that all valid Dubai resident visa holders aged 40 and above can now register to receive COVID-19 vaccination at DHA facilities.https://t.co/SQqDH92jJ0 pic.twitter.com/A3TcowAY7Y
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 2, 2021
People who had been infected with COVID-19 and recovered cannot take the shots until at least three months have passed from the date of infection. Also, if you have been administered any type of vaccine for other diseases, like influenza, you’ll have to wait for about one month to get your COVID-19 vaccine jab.
The following people are, however, not eligible for the vaccine in the UAE:
- Children below 18 years
- People with compromised immunity
- People with allergic reactions to any kind of vaccine, food, medication
How to register for the vaccination?
Vaccination has not been made compulsory in UAE and residents can choose whether or not to take the jab.
Those willing to take the Pfizer/BioNTech dose should download the Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) smartphone App, fill out the given registration form and book a date for the visit. You may also call the toll-free number 800342 for securing the vaccination appointment. Without a prior appointment, you won’t be allowed to take Pfizer vaccine jabs in Dubai.
To register for the Sinopharm vaccination, you’ll need to get in contact with SEHA and secure your appointment. Please reach out to the SEHA call center on 800 50 and prepare your valid Emirates ID and your Ministry health card. After your initial shot, you would be notified of your second dose via SMS.
To get vaccinated at a private centre, contact the facility of your choice to book the vaccine.
Getting vaccinated at home
Authorities in the UAE had recently announced that some categories of residents can get the free Covid-19 vaccine at home.
To receive COVID 19 vaccine service for elderly citizens and residents at home, you can call 80011111 or contact the nearest health center.#TogetherWeRecover#covid19#mohap_uae pic.twitter.com/l2IcILkhzd
— وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع – MOHAP UAE (@mohapuae) February 15, 2021
Bookings for the service are now open across the emirates for people of determination, those with chronic diseases, and the elderly.
Staff at the centres concerned have been trained to administer the vaccines at the homes of the beneficiaries. Their families can avail themselves of the service as well.
Eligible Emiratis and expats can call 800 11111 to book their home vaccination. They will receive an SMS to confirm the appointment.
