Health authorities released a list of the clinics, hospital and majales where people can now receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
A voluntary vaccine campaign began in Abu Dhabi this week and has been extended to Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
The Sinopharm vaccine – which is 86 per cent effective according to UAE regulators – is available at all clinics run by Abu Dhabi's public health operator, Seha, and at hospitals run by the private company VPS Healthcare from 8am to 8pm.
In Dubai, residents can get the injection at Dubai Parks and Resorts field hospital near Jebel Ali.
In Sharjah, it is available at Wasit Medical Centre from 4pm to 9pm. People can also be vaccinated at Majlis Mughaider, Al Madam Medical Centre, Kalba Medical Centre, Al Lulueyah Health Centre, Al Dhaid Medical Centre and the Family Health Promotion Centre.
In Ajman, people can go to Al Humaidiya Centre from 9am to 12.30pm and from 5pm to 8.30pm as well as visit Mushairif Health Centre.
Al Bait Metwahid Centre, Al Salamah Health Centre and Falaj Al Mula Medical Centre each in Umm Al Quwain provide the vaccine.
Murishid Medical Centre, Dadna Health Centre, Al Khulaibiya Health Centre in Fujairah all have vaccine stock for the public.
The timings for Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah centres are from 9am to 1pm Saturday to Thursday and Friday from 4pm to 9pm.
In Ras Al Khaimah, residents and Emiratis can receive vaccines at Immunity Health Centre, Al Jazirah Al Hamra Health Centre and Al Meireid Medical Centre.
The UAE approved China's Sinopharm vaccine for use after Phase-3 trials found it was effective against coronavirus.
The Ministry of Health on Wednesday said it had approved a request from the Chinese drug maker "in a major step towards combating the global pandemic".
The Sinopharm vaccine was widely trialled in the UAE in the summer in a campaign involving 31,000 people.
Residents can get the vaccine in government clinics and health centres in Abu Dhabi from 8am to 8pm.
Appointments can be booked through a network of Abu Dhabi health centres and clinics run by Seha.
Bookings can be made by calling 80050. A message which plays before the main menu options offers residents the option to arrange an appointment.
Private clinics, including all VPS Healthcare hospitals, can also be visited for vaccination against Covid-19.
The vaccine is administered in two injections, 21 days apart.
Where residents can get inoculated:
Dubai
Dubai Parks and Resorts field hospital near Jebel Ali
Sharjah
Wasit Medical Centre
Mughaider Suburb Council
Family Health Promotion Centre
Al Madam Medical Centre
Kalba Medical Centre
Al Lulueyah Health Centre
Al Dhaid Medical Centre
Ajman
Al Humaidiya Centre
Mushairif Health Centre
Umm Al Quwain
Sheikh Khalifa Hall / Bait Al Mitwahid
Falaj Al Muala Medical Centre
Al Salamah Health Centre
Al Khoulayba Health Centre
Dadna Health Centre
Fujairah
Murishid Medical Centre
Dadna Health Centre
Al Khulaibiya Health Centre
Ras Al Khaimah
Immunity Health Centre
Al Meireid Medical Centre
Al Jazirah Al Hamra Health Centre
Abu Dhabi
All hospitals run by VPS Healthcare
Seha's Al Zafarana Centre for Diagnosis and Comprehensive Examination
Al Bateen Health Centre
Al Maqtaa Health Centre
Mohamed bin Zayed City Health Centre
Baniyas Health Centre
Khalifa City Health Centre
Al Falah Health Centre
Al Bahia Health Centre
Oud Al Tawbah Centre for Diagnosis and Comprehensive Examination
Hili Health Centre
Al Yahar Health Centre
Al Muwaiji Health Centre
Mezyad Health Centre
Neama Health Centre
Al Quoa Health Centre
Al Hayer Health Centre
Sweihan Health Centre
Al Dhafra Clinic in Madinat Zayed
Madinat Zayed Hospital
Ghayathi Hospital
Al Mirfa Hospital
Delma Hospital
Al Sila Hospital
Liwa Hospital
• Residents can also attend Mediclinic's Al Noor Hospital in the capital. For more information on booking an appointment, call the contact centre on 800 2000.
• People can also be vaccinated in the below neighbourhood councils or majlis from 10am to 6pm:
Abu Dhabi
Al Bateen Council
Supervisor Board
Al Munhil Council
Raydan Council
Al Wathba Council
Mohammed Khalaf Council
South Wathba Council
First Astronaut Council (Abu Dhabi)
Al Ain
Falah Hazza Council
Al Khobaisi Council
Al Morkhaniya Council
Al Rawda Council
Zakher Council
Al Sarooj Council
Mubarak bin Qaran Council (Ghayathi)
Falaj Hazaa Council
Al Dhafra
Zayed City Council
Dalma Council
Al Sila Council
Mohammed Al Falahi Al Yasi Council
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