• A new drive-through offering Covid-19 vaccination and testing has opened in Abu Dhabi.
    A new drive-through offering Covid-19 vaccination and testing has opened in Abu Dhabi.
  • Seha said the centre can administer 200 vaccinations and carry out 1,000 nasal swabs and laser tests per day.
    Seha said the centre can administer 200 vaccinations and carry out 1,000 nasal swabs and laser tests per day.
  • The new centre was built utilising shipping containers, similar to the centres recently opened in Al Sarouj in Al Ain and Al Manhal in Abu Dhabi.
    The new centre was built utilising shipping containers, similar to the centres recently opened in Al Sarouj in Al Ain and Al Manhal in Abu Dhabi.
  • All Seha centres offer Sinopharm and Pfizer vaccines.
    All Seha centres offer Sinopharm and Pfizer vaccines.
  • The new Seha-run centre in Rabdan has six lanes that cater for vaccinations, nasal swabs and DPI laser-based testing.
    The new Seha-run centre in Rabdan has six lanes that cater for vaccinations, nasal swabs and DPI laser-based testing.

UAE

Health

Where to get a Covid vaccine booster shot in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

All shots, including boosters, are free in the UAE

Georgia Tolley
Georgia Tolley

January 27, 2022

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The authorities recommend that people in the UAE get a booster shot if they had their second dose of Sinopharm or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine more than six months ago.

People in groups considered at high risk were advised to get the booster after three months.

The shot can be either the Sinopharm or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, both of which are administered at Ministry of Health and Prevention centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and Dubai Health Authority centres.

The vaccines, which are free, are also available at several private hospitals across the Emirates.

People considered at high risk, including those aged over 60, the disabled and those with chronic diseases, can go to a listed health centre without an appointment. All others must book a slot beforehand.

Who is eligible for a booster shot?

Children over 12 can take the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The Sinopharm vaccine has been approved for children between the ages of 3 and 17 after a successful trial involving 900 youngsters in Abu Dhabi.

Where can you get the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai?

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is available at several clinics across the UAE for free.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is available at several clinics across the UAE for free.

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is available at 11 Dubai Health Authority clinics and hospitals, and 17 private hospitals.

Appointments can be booked through the DHA smartphone app or by calling the contact centre on 800 342. The app is available for iPhone here and for Android phones here.

Once registered, you can schedule your appointment by choosing the nearest centre and a suitable time. These are the clinics that offer the vaccine:

  1. Al Barsha Health Centre
  2. Al Garhoud Medical Fitness Centre
  3. Al Mizhar Primary Healthcare Centre
  4. Nadd Al Hamar Primary Healthcare Centre
  5. Uptown Mirdif Medical Fitness Centre
  6. Hatta Hospital
  7. Dubai Hospital
  8. Latifa Hospital
  9. One Central Covid-19 vaccination Centre
  10. Rashid Hospital
  11. Zabeel Clinic

Private hospitals

  1. Al Garhoud Hospital
  2. Aster Healthcare
  3. Al Zahra Hospital
  4. King's College Hospital London
  5. Saudi German Hospital
  6. Health Hub facilities
  7. Emirate Hospital
  8. Mediclinic
  9. Valiant Clinic
  10. Fakeeh University Hospital
  11. International Modern Hospital
  12. NMC Royal Hospital
  13. American Hospital Dubai
  14. Al Tadawi
  15. Zulekha Hospital
  16. Prime Group
  17. Canadian Hospital

Where can you get the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Abu Dhabi?

The easiest way to book the Pfizer vaccine in the capital is by using the Seha smartphone app or by calling the contact centre on 80050. The app is available for iPhones and for Android phones.

The vaccine is also available at several other healthcare clinics and even drive-through centres, all of which are listed below.

  1. Al Bahia Healthcare Centre - Seha App or call 80050
  2. Baniyas Healthcare Centre - Seha App or call 80050
  3. Al Bateen Healthcare Centre - Seha App or call 80050
  4. Al Falah Healthcare Centre - Seha App or call 80050
  5. Madinat Khalifa Healthcare Centre - Seha App or call 80050
  6. Madinat Mohamed Bin Zayed Healthcare Centre - Seha App or call 80050
  7. Al Maqtaa Healthcare Centre - Seha App or call 80050
  8. Al Mushrif Children's Specialty Centre - Seha App or call 80050
  9. Al Samha Healthcare Centre - Seha App or call 80050
  10. Al Zafaranah Diagnostic & Screening Centre - Seha App or call 80050
  11. Covid-19 Vaccination Centre - Mena - Seha App or call 80050
  12. Drive-Through Screening Centre - Al Bahia - Seha App or call 80051
  13. Drive-Through Screening Centre - Zayed Sports City - Seha App or call 80052
  14. Drive-Through Screening Centre - Al Wathba - Seha App or call 80053
  15. Drive-Through Screening Centre - Corniche - Seha App or call 80054
  16. Drive Through Screening Centre – Al Manhal - Seha App or call 80054
  17. Drive Through Screening Centre – Rabdan - Seha App or call 80054
  18. Drive-Through Screening Centre - Al Shamkha - Seha App or call 80055
  19. Drive-Through Screening Centre - Al Madina - Seha App or call 80050
  20. Burjeel Day Surgery Centre - book an appointment
  21. Burjeel Medical City - book an appointment
  22. Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital - book an appointment
  23. Mediclinic Airport Road - book an appointment
  24. Capital Health Screening Centre Al Jazeera Sports Club Branch - 8004959 or by email MCV@telemed.ae
  25. Healthpoint Hospital Abu Dhabi - 8004959 or by email MCV@telemed.ae
  26. Mubadala Health Vaccination Clinic located at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi - 8004959 or by email MCV@telemed.ae
  27. Mubadala Health Vaccination Clinic located at The Galleria Al Mariyah Island- 8004959 or by email MCV@telemed.ae
  28. Mubadala Health Vaccination Clinic located at Mubadala Tower Abu Dhabi - 8004959 or by email MCV@telemed.ae
  29. Mubadala Health Vaccination Clinic located at Zayed Sports City - 8004959 or by email MCV@telemed.ae
  30. Capital Health Screening Centre - Mussasfah - 8004959 or by email MCV@telemed.ae
  31. NMC Specialty Hospital - Abu Dhabi - 8001122
  32. NMC Royal Hospital - Khalifa City - 8001122
  33. Royal Medical Centre – MBZ800-1122
  34. NMC Royal Medical Centre - Al Karama - 02-6144900
  35. NMC Royal Medical Centre - Al Shahama - 8007676
  36. NMC Royal Women’s Hospital - 02-8859400
  37. Al Fuad Medical Centre - 02-5599444
  38. Reem Hospital - 8007444
  39. Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children - 02-6149999
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