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Updated 29 August 2022

In an effort to tighten the control of the Coronavirus spread, the UAE government has erected numerous screening centres to mass test the population. Here are some places in Abu Dhabi you can go to get tested.

Free testing

The following priority categories are eligible for free testing. If you are one of the following categories, you can book by calling Estijabah on 8001717:

  • UAE nationals
  • Senior citizens above 50 years old
  • Residents above 50 years old
  • People suffering from chronic disease

Otherwise, free testing is available by booking an appointment through the SEHA App for the following categories:

  • UAE nationals
  • Children of Emirati women
  • Domestic workers working in Emirati Households
  • People suffering from chronic diseases
  • Residents above 50 years old
  • People of determination
  • Pregnant women

The free test can be availed only once in four months. You can also get tested for free, regardless of which category you fall under, at a Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) screening centre.

Abu Dhabi has eased most travel measures for flight arrivals at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). COVID-19 PCR test service upon arrival is now optional for travellers entering the emirate. The PCR test facility remains available in the same location on the airport as an optional service at AED 40 for passengers who would like to activate their green pass on the Al Hosn app.

Kids aged 12 years and older who attend public schools are mandatory to present a negative PCR test taken no more than 96 hours before they go back to school from the summer break.

Check out the list of private testing centres in Abu Dhabi here.

Abu Dhabi

If you’re in Abu Dhabi, you can find other screening centres around the area here.

SEHA drive-through centres

SEHA testing centres charge AED 40 for PCR testing in Abu Dhabi as well as in other Emirates. Residents must however book an appointment through the SEHA app or call centre.

PCR tests are offered in the following drive-through centres:

SEHA COVID-19 Drive-Through Services Center- Al Manhal. Google location
Al Manhal – W4 – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates   
Book through SEHA App or call 80050

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Al Bahia. Google location
Deerfields – Al Bahyah – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call 80051

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Rabdan. Google location
Al Maqtaa Street – Rabdan – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call 80050

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Madinat Zayed. Google location
Zayed City – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call 800 1717

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Al Wathba. Google location
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival – Al Wathbah – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call  800 1717

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Sila. Google location
Ghweifat Road, A – Al Sila – Baya Al Sila – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call 8001717

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Al Madina. Google location
Zayed The First St – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call 800 1717

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Asharej. Google location
Asharij- Al Sallan- Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call 800 1717

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Al Marfa. Google location
Al Marfa – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call 28070000

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Al Aamerah. Google location
Al Aamerah – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call  80050

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Liwa Hospital. Google location
Alyhyali – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call 8001717

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Al Hili Google location
Al Hili – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call 8001717

SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center – Al Wagan Google Location
Al Wiqan – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Book through SEHA App or call 8001717

Private screening centres

Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI STEM CELLS CENTER. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

ABU DHABI STEM CELLS CENTER BOOTH – YAS MALL. Google location
Daily 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

ABU DHABI STEM CELLS CENTER FIELD TENT – AL MUSHRIF. Google location
24/7

ACCURACY PLUS MEDICAL LABORATORY. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

AL BORG DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE FOR LABORATORIES L.L.C. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday 6:00 PM -10:00 PM

AL FUAD MEDICAL CENTER. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM

AL HOSN ONE DAY SURGERY CENTER L.L.C. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 10:00 AM-08:00 PM

AL SHAMEEL HOME CARE. Google location
Sunday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

BAYNUNA MEDICAL CENTER BOOTH – (CAPITAL MALL). Google location
Saturday to Thursday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

CAPITAL MEDICAL CENTRE FOR HEALTH SCREENING – L.L.C. Google location
Sunday to Thursday- 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday- 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Note: Last token will be issued 30 mins prior to closing.

DrOnCall LTD. 
Mobile App: Housecall

HEALTH PLUS MEDICAL LABORATORY / HEALTH PLUS DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY CENTER. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 8:30 AM- 6:00 PM

HEALTHLINE DAY CARE SURGERY SCREENING TENT
Saturday to Friday:
08:00 AM – 12:00 MN

HOME HEALTH MEDICAL CENTRE – L L C. Google location
Saturday to Thursday
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 01:00 PM
and 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM

IDEAL CLINICAL LABORATORIES. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 08:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 MD and 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM

MAKKAH SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CENTRE. Google location
Saturday to Thursday:w
09:00 AM – 1:00 PM and
05:00 PM – 09:00 PM

MARINA HEALTH PROMOTION CENTER LLC. Google location
Saturday to Thursday- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

MEDSTAR ICAD MEDICAL CENTER L.L.C. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 07:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM -12:00 noon 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM

NEW NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER – MUSAFFAH. Google location
Daily 07:00 AM – 11:00 PM

NMC Specialty Hospital LLC Drive Thru Tent. Google location
Saturday to Thursday: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM and 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM

PROFICIENCY HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES L.L.C Screening Tent. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fridays: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

PIONEER MEDICAL SERVICES L.L.C. Google location
24/7
Note: Management working hours Saturday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WELLNESS ONE DAY SURGERY CENTER LLC. Google location
Saturday to Wednesday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

YAS CLINIC GROUP – Khalifa. Google location
Daily 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

YAS HEALTH CARE L.L.C. – BRANCH 1. Google location
Saturday to Wednesday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Al Ain

AL BALSAM MEDICAL CENTER L.L.C. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

AL SHROOQ HEALTH SERVICES CENTER LLC – AL AIN. Google location
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 AM – 5:00 PM

AL SULTAN ADVANCED MEDICAL CLINICS – AL AIN. Google location
Saturday to Thursday- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday- 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM

INFINITY HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER LLC – AL AIN. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

AIN AL KHALEEJ HOSPITAL – AL AIN. Google location
Daily 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

MEDSTAR CLINICS – AL AIN INDUSTRIAL. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

BURJEEL ROYAL HOSPITAL L.L.C – Screening tent – AL AIN. Google location
Saturday to Thursday- 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

PRIDE MEDICAL CENTER – AL AIN INDUSTRIAL. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Closed on Friday

THE HEALTH TEAM MEDICAL CENTER L.L.C – AL AIN. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

TRUE LIFE PRIMARY CARE CENTER L.L.C. – AL AIN. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

CLASSIC CARE MEDICAL CENTER – SWEIHAN, AL AIN. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM and 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM

YAS CLINIC GROUP – AL AIN. Google location
24/7

ADVANCED MEDICAL CENTER DIAGNOSTIC CENTER – AL AIN. Google location
Saturday to Thursday- 08:30 AM – 01:30 PM and 04:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM

ACCU CARE MEDICAL LABORATORY – AL AIN. Google location
Daily 08:30 AM – 12:00 MN

CZECH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL – AL AIN. Google location
Daily 09:00 AM – 9:00 PM

BEAULINK MEDICAL CENTER. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

AL MAMOON MEDICAL CENTRE. Google location
Saturday to Thursday 08:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Fridays: 09:00 AM – 08:00 PM

CURE PLUS MEDICAL CENTER. Google location
Saturday to Thursday
09:00 AM – 09:00 PM

LAURETTE MEDICAL CENTRE. Google location
Saturday to Thursday
09:00 AM – 09:00 PM

ALRAAYA SPECIALIST MEDICAL CENTRE. Google location
Open 24/7

BIOTECH DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE MEDICAL LABORATORY LLC. Google location
8:00 AM to 12:00 MN

COPE MEDICAL CENTER. Google location
Saturday to Thursday: 08:00 AM – 01:00 PM and 04:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 04:00 PM – 10:00 PM

ULTRA MEDICAL CENTER SCREENING TENT. Google location
Saturday to Friday: 08:00 AM – 02:00 MN

MEDEOR 24X7 INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL L.L.C Tent. Google location
Saturday to Thursday: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

ROYAL CARE MEDICAL CENTRE – BRANCH1. Google location
Saturday to Friday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 MN

DIAMOND MEDICAL CENTER L.L.C. Google location
Saturdays to Thursday 8:30 to 13:00 and 16:30 to 21:30
Fridays 8:30 to 11:30 and 16:30 to 21:30

SEHA Testing Centres

Al Hili Near Al Hili Park. Google location
Al Hili – Al Ain – United Arab Emirates
Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
You can book a test by calling Seha on 800 1717 or via the Seha app.

Asharej in Maqam 2. Google location
 Drive down Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street and follow signs for the drive-through centre after the UAE University.
Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
You can book a test by calling Seha on 800 1717 or via the Seha app.

Al Dhafra

Ghayathi, Al Dhafra (Near Al Gayathi Market). Google location
Ghiyathi – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You can book a test by calling Seha on 800 1717 or via the Seha app.

Madinat Zayed (Al Dhafra) near Al Dhafra Mall. Google location
Zayed City – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
You can book a test by calling Seha on 800 1717 or via the Seha app.

Al Mirfa, Near Al Mirfa Hospital. Google location
Al Fikr St – Al Marfa – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Al Sila, Near Sila Hospital. Google location
Ghweifat Road, A – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Liwa

Near Liwa Hospital. Google location
مَحْضَر مْزِيرْعَةMzeer’ah – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Delma

On Delma Island, near Delma Ferry Terminal. Google location
Delma – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

 

Other hospitals

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Every day from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 
PCR testing centre is available at building F. No prior appointments are required.

 

Additional facilities offering walk-in and appointment-based testing

  • Burjeel Day Surgery centre on Reem island (The Arc Tower – Jazeerat Al ReemThe Gate District – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates). Google location
  • Burjeel Royal Hospital (Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed – Road – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates). Google location
  • Medeor International Hospital in Al Ain (‘AsharijBida Bin Ammar – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates). Google location
  • NMC Bareen International Hospital, Abu Dhabi (Mohammad bin Zayed City, Zone 15). Google location 

Local health authorities have also designated a laser-based rapid screening test outpost located at the last exit on Sheikh Zayed Road before the Ghantoot checkpoint. The test will cost Dh50, but you’ll need to pre-book an appointment online.

DPI laser test are not approved in some places, you will also need to present a negative PCR or antigen test, a vaccine certificate or Al Hosn green pass to be granted entry to some public spaces.

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