The health authorities in the UAE are urging the public to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as cases rise worldwide.
They renewed their call this week after the country exceeded 3,000 daily cases for the first time.
More than 1.8 million vaccine doses were given to Emiratis and residents since the start of a campaign last month.
The UAE authorised use of the Sinopharm vaccine across the country. In Dubai, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is also available to prioritised groups.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get vaccinated in the Emirates.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is available at seven Dubai Health Authority facilities. These are: Al Safa Primary Healthcare Centre, Zabeel Primary Healthcare Centre, Al Mizhar Primary Healthcare Centre, Nad Al Hamr Primary Healthcare Centre, Al Barsha Primary Healthcare Centre, Uptown Mirdif Medical Fitness Centre and Hatta Hospital.
Doses are initially available to people over 60, anyone with chronic diseases, people with disabilities, frontline workers and those in essential sectors.
Vaccination for the rest of the emirate's population is planned for April.
How do I register for the vaccine?
The vaccine is available only to Dubai residents who fall into the above categories.
To register, a medical record number with the DHA is needed. This can be created on the DHA website.
After submitting your Emirates ID number, a one-time pin – or OTP – will be sent to your registered mobile number.
The system accepts only people who have a Dubai residency visa. The MRN cannot be created for visa holders of other emirates.
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A Dubai ambulance worker is vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine in Dubai. -
An older resident receives her first shot at Zabeel Health Centre on December 27, 2020. -
The vaccine is expected to be rolled out to all age groups once people in the essential categories have been vaccinated. -
A nurse holds a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which was approved for use by Dubai's emergency and crisis authority and the federal Ministry of Health. -
An employee from Roads and Transport Authority receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai. -
A woman receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at Zabeel Health Centre in Dubai on 27 December, 2020. -
The city has six vaccine centres where the Pfizer-BioNTech shot is available. -
A man waits to receive the first of two doses at Zabeel Health Centre in Dubai on 27 December, 2020. -
A nurse opens a freezer at Barsha Health Centre. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine must be kept at minus 70C when transported. -
A nurse opens a freezer at Barsha Health Centre. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine must be kept at minus 70C when transported. -
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A nurse prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at al-Barsha Health Centre in Dubai. AFP
How do I book a Covid-19 vaccine appointment?
Once you have a MRN number, you can book an appointment through the DHA app or using its toll-free number: 800342.
A DHA account or UAE Pass number is needed to register using the app.
After clicking on Book Covid-19 Vaccine, you will have to answer questions that determine your eligibility to receive the vaccine.
Appointments can be scheduled at the nearest centre.
A text message is then sent to confirm the appointment. Everyone has to read the consent form before being vaccinated.
Times and phone numbers of vaccination centres:
Appointments are needed to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. These are organised through the DHA, a customer service agent told The National.
The following vaccination centres are open from 7.30am to 9.30am: Al Safa Primary Healthcare Centre, Zabeel Primary Healthcare Centre, Al Mizhar Primary Healthcare Centre, Al Barsha Primary Healthcare Centre and Uptown Mirdif Medical Fitness Centre.
The remaining two centres are open 24 hours: Nad Al Hamr Primary Healthcare Centre and Hatta Hospital.
Sinopharm vaccine
The Sinopharm vaccine is available to anyone over the age of 18 at more than 152 centres across the country. Home visits can also be booked for elderly Emiratis and residents on request.
It is available at all clinics run by Abu Dhabi's public health operator, Seha; at Ministry of Health and Prevention centres; and at several private hospitals across the country, as well as in some majales.
Health centres that come under the UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention accept walk-ins, a customer service agent at the ministry told The National. But appointments are needed for vaccination centres and drive-through centres operated by Seha.
Residents can book appointments on the Seha app. Appointments are also needed to get vaccinated at private hospitals in the country.
People deemed to have high blood pressure at the time of their vaccination will be denied the injection.
Here is the full list where all citizens and residents can get vaccinated in the UAE:
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A man is vaccinated at Bareen International Hospital in Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Bareen International Hospital -
A man is vaccinated at Bareen International Hospital in Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Bareen International Hospital -
People queue to get vaccinated at Bareen International Hospital in Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Bareen International Hospital -
People register to get vaccinated at Bareen International Hospital in Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Bareen International Hospital -
People register to get vaccinated at Bareen International Hospital in Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Bareen International Hospital -
People register to get vaccinated at Bareen International Hospital in Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Bareen International Hospital
Abu Dhabi
Al Bahia Healthcare Centre
Baniyas Healthcare Centre
Al Bateen Healthcare Centre
Al Falah Healthcare Centre
Madinat Khalifa Healthcare Centre
Al Khatim Healthcare Centre
Madinat Mohamed Bin Zayed Healthcare Centre
Al Maqtaa Healthcare Centre
Al Mushrif Children's Specialty Centre
Al Samha Healthcare Centre
Al Zafaranah Diagnostic & Screening Centre
Disease Prevention & Screening Centres – Musaffah
Disease Prevention & Screening Centres – Abu Dhabi
Seha Covid-19 Vaccination Centre – Mena and Cruise Terminal
Al Mafraq Field Hospital
Burjeel Hospital LLC
Burjeel Medical Centre – Shamkha
Burjeel Medical Centre – Shahama
Burjeel Medical Centre – Al Zeina
Burjeel Medical Centre – Yas Mall
Burjeel MHPC Marina Medical Centre
Burjeel Day Surgery Centre
Medeor 24x7 Hospital
LLH Hospital
Lifecare Hospital – Mussaffah
LLH Hospital – Mussaffah
Lifecare Hospital – Baniyas
Burjeel Medical City
Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital
Mediclinic Airport Road
NMC Specialty Hospital – Abu Dhabi
NMC Royal Hospital – Khalifa City
Bareen International Hospital
Capital Health Screening Centre Al Jazeera Sports Club Branch
Healthpoint Hospital Abu Dhabi
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre – Al Khaleej Al Arabi Branch
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre – Zayed Sports City Branch
Amana Healthcare Rehabilitation Centre located at Healthpoint
HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Centre, Al Bateen Street
HealthPlus Family Health Centre, Al Forsan Village, Khalifa City
Al Ain
Al Hayer Healthcare Centre
Al Hili Healthcare Centre
Al Jahili Healthcare Centre
Mezyad Healthcare Centre
Al Muwaiji Healthcare Centre
Neima Healthcare Centre
Oud Al Touba Diagnostic & Screening Centre
Al Quaa Healthcare Centre
Al Shwaib Healthcare Centre
Sweihan Healthcare Centre
Al Towayya Children's Specialty Centre
Al Yahar Healthcare Centre
Remah Healthcare Centre
Disease Prevention & Screening Centres
Al Khazna Healthcare Centre
Seha Covid-19 Vaccination Centre
Tawam Hospital Covid-19 Vaccination Centre
Sinayat Al Ain Covid-19 Vaccination Centre
Laser Screening (DPI) Centre – Al Hili
Burjeel Royal Hospital LLC
Medeor 24x7 International Hospital
Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital
Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital
Mediclinic Al Yahar
NMC Specialty Hospital
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
Capital Health Screening Centre
Amana Healthcare Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital
Al Dhafra Region
Ghyathi Hospital
Liwa Hospital
Mirfa Hospital
Silla Hospital
Al Dhafra Family Medicine Centre
Delma Hospital
Abu Al Abyad Clinic
Sir Bani Yas Clinic
Burjeel Oasis Medical Centre
Mediclinic Madinat Zayed
Majlis
Al Bateen Majlis – Abu Dhabi
Al Manhal Majlis – Abu Dhabi
Al Mushref Majlis – Abu Dhabi
Al Wathba Majlis – Abu Dhabi
Rabdan Majlis – Abu Dhabi
The First Emirati Astronaut Majlis – Abu Dhabi
Mohamed Khalaf Majlis – Abu Dhabi
Falaj Hazaa Majlis – Al Ain
Al Sarooj Majlis – Al Ain
Alkhabisi Majlis – Al Ain
Um Ghafa Majlis – Al Ain
Suwaihan Majlis – Al Ain
Al Rhowdha Majlis – Al Ain
Zakher Majlis – Al Ain
Manazef Majlis – Al Ain
Al Dhaher Majlis – Al Ain
Al Markhaniya Majlis – Al Ain
Al Wiqan Majlis – Al Ain
Al Taweyya Majlis – Al Ain
Al Reef Majlis – Al Ain
Al Mas’oudi Majlis – Al Ain
Madinat Zayed Majlis – Al Dhafra
Delma Majlis – Al Dhafra
Mohammed Al Falahi Al Yasi Majlis – Al Dhafra
Silla Majlis – Al Dhafra
Liwa Majlis – Al Dhafra
Mubarak bin Qarran Majlis
Dubai
Dubai Parks and Resorts field hospital near Jebel Ali, open every day from 9am to 5pm.
Al Ittihad Health Centre, open every day from 8am to 10pm, 043421005
Hor Al Anz Health Centre, open every day from 8am to 10pm, 042666978
Al Qusais Health Centre, open every day from 8am to 10pm, 042615325
Sharjah
Mughaider Suburb Council – Saturday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm and on Fridays from 4pm to 10pm, 065579979
West Tent – Saturday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm and on Fridays from 4pm to 10pm, 065579979
Al Sajaa Mall – Sunday to Thursday 3pm to 10pm, 065579979
Riffa Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm and from 5pm to 8pm, 065183522 and 065183533
Khalidiya Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm and from 5pm to 8pm, 065183151 and 065183152
Al-Riqa Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm and from 5pm to 8pm, 065167409
Sharjah Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 8pm, 065183009 and 065183010
Al Hamriya Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm, 065183777
Wasit Health Centre – Saturday to Sunday from 8am to 8pm, 065183333
Al Bait Metwahhed – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 10pm
Family Health Promotion Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 8pm and on Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 9pm.
Al Madam Health Centre – Saturday to Sunday from 8am to 8pm, 068821122
Maliha Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 8pm, 068023583
Nizwa Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm, 048096700
Al Batayeh Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm, 065311575 and 065183864
Al Thameed Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm, 068848085
Al Dhaid Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 8pm and on Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 9pm, 068023604
Al Lulueyah Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 8pm and on Saturday from 9am to 12pm, 092388111
Khor Fakkan Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm, 092081950
Dibba Al Hisn Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm and from 5pm to 8pm and on Saturday from 9m to 12pm, 092443037
Kalba Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 8pm and on Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 9pm, 092048000
Nahwa Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm, 092081662
Wadi Hilo Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm, 048205400 and 048205401
Hayawa Suburb Council – Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm
Dibba Al Hisn City Council – Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm
University City Hall, Kalba – Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm
Al Zahra Hospital, 065619999
Zulekha Hospital, 065658866
Central Private Hospital, 065639900
Saudi German Hospital, 065143830
Burjeel Specialty Hospital, 065075000
Prime Specialist Medical Centre, 065251800
Prime Medical Centre Al Nahda, 065251800
Prime Medical Centre Al Qassimiya, 065251800
Thumbay University, 065449444
Medcare Hospital, 8006332273
Arab Doctors Specialist Centre, 065544414
Ajman
Sheikh Khalifa Hall – Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm, 067033662
Al Hamidiyah Health Centre – Saturday to Sunday from 8am to 12.30pm and from 5pm to 8.30pm. On Friday, the centre will stay open from 5pm to 8.30pm, 067033606 and 067033600
Mushairef Health Centre – Saturday to Sunday from 8am to 12.30pm and from 5pm from 8.30pm, 067147900 and 067030444
Manama Health Centre – open on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 1pm and on Monday and Thursday from 7.30am to 5pm. The working hours on Saturday are from 8am to 1pm, 068827324
Al-Muzaira'a Health Centre – open all days from 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 8.30pm. On Saturday, people can go to the centre from 8am to 12:30pm and from 4pm to 8.30pm, 067033600
Ajman Society for Social and Cultural Development – Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm, 067147900 and 067030444
Indian Society Hall – Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 9pm, 067033600 and 067033606
Amina Hospital, 067114444
Saudi German Hospital, 8002211
Prime Medical Center IJM, 065251800
Thumbay Hospital, 067431333
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives the Sinopharm vaccine to protect against Covid-19 on November 3, 2020. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office -
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak receives the first of two shots of a vaccine that was trialled in the UAE. Wam -
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, receives the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Courtesy: Sheikh Mansoor -
Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, gets the Sinopharm jab. -
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, receives the Covid-19 Sinopharm vaccine on Saturday, October 31. Courtesy: UAE Government Twitter -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, receives his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday. Wam -
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, takes the Sinopharm vaccine. Courtesy: Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Twitter -
Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, UAE Fatwa Council, is vaccinated with the Sinopharm innoculation on January 4, 2021. Wam -
Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed, chair of Abu Dhabi's Executive Office, takes the first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office -
The UAE's health minister, Abdulrahman Al Owais, receives the Sinopharm vaccine. -
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, gives a thumbs up as he is vaccinated against Covid-19. -
Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, president of the UAE Football Association, receives the Covid-19 vaccine. -
Khalifa bin Dary, executive director of Dubai Ambulance Services Corporation, receives his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office -
Lt Col Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, director of special patrols at Abu Dhabi Police, receives the Covid-19 vaccine. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Police -
Maj Gen Mohammed Al Marri, director general of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai, receives his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office -
Maj Gen Talal Al Falasi, director general of Dubai's State Security Department, receives his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office -
Abdullah Al Falasi, director general of Dubai Government Human Resources Department, receives his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office -
Amer Sharif, head of Dubai's Covid-10 Command and Control Centre, receives his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office -
Obaid Al Shamsi, director general of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, takes the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Fujairah
Madinah Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday 7.30am to 2.30pm and 4pm to 10pm. On Friday, from 5pm to 10pm and on Saturday from 8am to 1pm and 5pm to 10pm, 092224811
Mureshid health centre – Sunday to Thursday from 7.30am to 2.30pm and 4pm to 8pm. On Friday, from 5pm to 10.30pm and on Saturday from 8am to 1pm and 5pm to 10pm, 092227099
Bidya Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 7.30am to 2.30pm and from 4pm to 10pm. On Friday, from 5pm to 10.30pm and on Saturday from 8am to 1pm and from 5pm to 10pm, 092389138
Murbeh Health Centre – Saturday to Thursday from 7.30am to 2.30pm and 4pm to 10pm, 092380705
Quraya Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 7.30am to 2.30pm and 4pm to 10pm. On Saturday, from 8am to 1pm, 092365135
Hala Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 7.30am to 2.30pm and from 4pm to 10pm, 092448115
Tawyeen Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday, from 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm. On Saturday, from 8am to 1pm, 072585538
Dhadna Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 7.30am to 2.30pm and from 4pm to 10pm. On Saturday, from 8am to 1pm, 092445159
Siji Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 3pm, 068854499
Saider Al Wadi Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 2pm, 092565553
Quidfa Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 7.30am to 2.30pm and from 4pm to 10pm. On Friday, from 5pm to 10.30pm and Saturday from 8am to 1pm and 5pm to 10pm, 092381689
Kholaybiyah Health Centre – open 24 hours, 092565959
School Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 7.30am to 2.30
Sheikh Khalifa Hall – Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 9pm and on Friday from 4pm to 8pm
Dibba Exhibition Centre – Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 9pm and on Friday from 4pm to 9pm, 092445159
Al Bait Metwahed – Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 9pm and on Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 9pm
Thumbay Hospital, 092053888
Al Sharq Hospital, 092249999
Ras Al Khaimah
RAK Exhibition Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 3pm and on Saturday from 8am to 2pm, 0561215459
Al Jazeera Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 10.30am and 4.30pm 7pm, 072469222
Al Mareed Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm and from 4pm to 7pm, 072024999
Al Munaie Health Centre – open Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm and from 5pm to 10pm, 048205333
Shawka Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm, 065027100
Kadra Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm, 068021999
Wadi Asfni Centre – Saturday to Sunday from 8am to 1pm, 068035888
Al Hamraniyah – open Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm, 072468222
Saif Bin Ali Health Centre – Saturday to Sunday 8am to 1pm, 072460333
Al Rams Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm, 072468555
Al Nakheel Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday 8am to 1pm, 072468444
Digdagga Health Centre – Saturday to Sunday from 8am to 1pm, 072468000
Shamal Health Centre – Sunday to Thursday 8am to 1pm, 072048000
Elbait Metwahid Hall – Saturday to Thursday 8am to 3pm, 072460333
RAK Sport Hall – Saturday to Thursday 8am to 3pm, 072469222
RAK Hospital – 072074444
Umm Al Quwain
Al Bait Metwahhed – Sunday to Thursday 9am to 6pm. On Friday, from 2pm to 4pm and on Saturday from 9am to 2pm, 067069627
Falaj Al Mualla Health Centre – Saturday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm and on Friday from 8.30am to 11.30am, 068022200
Al Raafa Health Centre from Saturday to Thursday from 8.30am to 12.30pm and 5pm to 8pm, 067671161
Al Khazzan Health Centre – Saturday to Thursday 8am to 6pm, 067660399
Who cannot be vaccinated?
The Sinopharm and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines will not be administered to
• Pregnant women
• Nursing mothers
• People with immunodeficiency diseases
• Women planning to become pregnant in the near future (three months from taking the vaccine)
• Children under the age of 18 years
• People with allergies (to any vaccine, food, medicine, or those who carry self-injectable adrenalin)
