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Updated 07 July 2022
Regardless of your vaccination status, getting yourself regularly tested for COVID-19 is a good way of adding that much-needed precaution against the highly transmissible delta variant to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy. But going to health clinics, hospitals, or drive-through centers to conduct these tests does present some risk of potential exposure to the virus.
Fortunately, at-home test services to detect COVID-19 infection are widely available in the UAE. We’ve compiled some of the available home COVID testing services in the UAE along with their prices and everything else you need to know.
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Home COVID test Dubai
Medcare Home Services
Home PCR testing, bookable through their website and by calling +971504427613
Available daily from 9 AM to 9 PM
Cost: AED 250, results within 24 to 48 hours
Mediclinic
Home PCR testing, bookable by contacting the nearest facility
Available 24/7 in some facilities
Cost: AED 150, results within 24 to 48 hours
Nightingale Health Services
Home PCR and antibody testing, bookable through their website or by calling 800 UAE(823)
Available via appointment
Cost: not listed, results within 24 to 48 hours
Amer 24/7
Home/hotel/office PCR testing, bookable through their website or by calling +971 4 2300500
From Sunday to Saturday 24 hours, Fridays 12 AM – 3 AM, 1.30 PM to 9 PM
Cost: AED 129, within 24 to 48 hours. AED 249 within 12 hours.
Smart Salem
Home PCR testing, bookable through their website and by calling +971 4 220 0212
Available Sunday to Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM. Fridays 2 PM to 8 PM
Cost: AED 250, results within 12 hours
Call Doctor UAE
Home/hotel/office PCR testing, bookable by calling 800-200-400 or WhatsApp
Available 24/7
Cost: not listed, results within 24 hours
American Hospital Dubai
Home/office PCR testing, bookable by calling +971 43775500
Available via appointment
Cost: not listed, results within 24 hours.
Justlife
Home/hotel/office PCR testing, bookable through their website
Available 24/7
Cost: AED 169, results within 24 – 48 hours
Home COVID test Abu Dhabi
Mediclinic
Home PCR testing, bookable by contacting the nearest facility
Available 24/7 in some facilities
Cost: AED 150, results within 24 to 48 hours
Call Doctor UAE
Home/hotel/office PCR testing, bookable by calling 800-200-400 or WhatsApp
Available 24/7
Cost: not listed, results within 24 hours
Biogenix Labs
Home PCR testing, bookable by WhatsApp at +971 52 688 4846
Available 24/7
Cost: not listed, call +971 526884846 for turnaround time
LifeDX
Home PCR testing, bookable through their website or by calling +971 600 551636
For availability, cost and turnaround time, a LifeDX representative will contact you upon submitting your home testing request
RIZEK
Home PCR testing, bookable through their website
Available 24/7
Cost: AED 165 (24 hours), AED 325 (12 hours), AED 500 (7 hours), AED 1300 (5 hours)
Home COVID test Sharjah
Medcare Home Services
Home PCR testing, bookable through their website and by calling +971504427613
Available daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Cost: AED 250, results within 24 to 48 hours
Health2Home (Al Zerayat Home Healthcare Center)
Home PCR testing, bookable through their website and by calling 052 844 4069
Contact for availability.
Cost: AED 50 per person
Amer 24/7
Home/Hotel/Office PCR testing, bookable through their website or by calling +971 4 2300500
From Sunday to Saturday 24 hours, Fridays 12 AM – 3 AM, 1.30 PM to 9 PM
Cost: AED 129, within 24 to 48 hours. AED 249 within 12 hours.
Zulekha Hospital
Home antibody testing, bookable through their website
Available 24/7
Cost and turnaround time not listed, a representative will contact you with the details
Justlife
Home/hotel/office PCR testing, bookable through their website
Available 24/7
Cost: AED 169, results within 24 – 48 hours
Home COVID test Ajman
Amer 24/7
Home/Hotel/Office PCR Testing, bookable through their website or by calling +971 4 2300500
From Sunday to Saturday 24 hours, Fridays 12 AM – 3 AM, 1.30 PM to 9 PM
Cost: AED 129, within 24 to 48 hours. AED 249 within 12 hours.
Why opt for a home COVID test?
Recently, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management UAE encouraged all Emiratis who returned from Hajj to take a COVID-19 test upon their arrival, a mandatory test on day four along with self-isolation for seven days. Home testing is convenient for Hajj returnees looking to complete their testing procedures without having to leave the comforts of their home, while being in quarantine.
For those with restricted mobility such as people of determination, home testing is ideal as they are not required to leave their home. Home testing is also ideal for those looking to minimize their exposure to the public.
Also, if you’re looking to test your children, home tests provide an improved experience. Nasal swabs can get somewhat painful and uncomfortable for small children and by having them go through the tests in a familiar environment, your children will experience less stress.
