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Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination in the UAE

What is it, where to get it and more

by Time Out Editors

The UAE has made the COVID-19 vaccine available to the public in all seven emirates.

All residents and citizens are now able to get the vaccine and protect themselves and the wider community from exposure to the virus.

The voluntary programme was launched in Abu Dhabi and has now been extended to Dubai and the Northern emirates where residents can get a free vaccine if desired.

What vaccine is available?

The vaccination that’s currently being made available to the public is the Sinopharm vaccine.

Getting vaccinated involves getting two injections administered 21 days apart.

According to UAE regulators, the China-developed Sinopharm has 86 percent efficacy, and was approved for use after Phase 3 trials found it was effective against coronavirus.

UAE-wide trials in the summer involved 31,000 subjects.

In Dubai some residents are eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination.

Six DHA health facilities will be administering the vaccine. They are Zabeel Primary Health Care Centre, Al Mizhar Primary Health Care Centre, Nad Al Hamr Primary Health Care Centre, Barsha Primary Health Care Centre, Uptown Mirdif Medical Fitness Centre and Hatta Hospital.

Categories of people eligible to get the Pfitzer-BioNTech vaccination include Emiratis and residents over the age of 60, people with chronic diseases, people of determination, frontline workers and vital sector workers.

Who is eligible to get the vaccine? 

All residents and citizens are able to get the free COVID-19 vaccine in the UAE.

All persons age 16 or over can get the vaccination in any emirate. 

Residents with underlying health conditions, those under the age of 16 and pregnant women aren’t advised to get the vaccine but are advised to contact their doctor.

How much does the COVID-19 vaccination cost in the UAE?

Currently, COVID-19 vaccinations are available free in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.

What documents do I need and do I need to book?

Want to get the vaccine? You must bring your Emirates ID and health insurance / healthcare cards to produce on arrival.

For many health centres appointments are not required but at some centres you need to book before visiting.

Below we’ve listed where to get the Sinopharm vaccine in the UAE.

Where to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Dubai

In Dubai, the vaccine is available at Alittihad Health Centre, Hor Al Anz Health Center and Al Qusais Health Centre.

Pfizer vaccine: Zabeel Primary Health Care Centre, Al Mizhar Primary Health Care Centre, Nad Al Hamr Primary Health Care Centre, Al Barsha Primary Health Care Centre, Uptown Miriff Medical Fitness Centre and Hatta Hospital, Al Safa Primary Health Care Centre.

Abu Dhabi

In Abu Dhabi, the vaccine is available at all clinics run by Seha, the emirate’s public health operator, and at hospitals and clinics run by VPS Healthcare.

The vaccine is now available at more than 100 locations in the emirate.

Ras Al Khaimah

In Ras Al Khaimah, the vaccination is available at rake XPO Centre, Al Jazerah Health Centre, Al Mamoorah Health Centre, Al Manaie Health Centre, Showka Health Centre, Kadrah Health Centre, Wadi Sifni Health Centre, Al Rams Health Centre, Saif Bin Ali Health Centre, Al Humraniah Health Centre, Al Nakeel Health Centre, Al Digdagah Health Centre, Shamal Health Centre, Sports Hall, Sheikh Khalifa Hall, Alfareq Al Motanaqel and RAK Hoospital.

Prior booking is not required.

Sharjah

In Sharjah, the vaccine is available at Wasit Medical Centre, Mughaider Suburb Council, West Tent, Sajaa Mall, Al Rifaa Health Centre, Al Khalidiya Health Centre, Alriqa Health Centre, Sharjah Health Centre, Alhamryeh Health Centre, Nazwa Health Centre, Albatayih Health Centre, Wadi Alhelo Health Centre, Lou Aluoayyah Health Centre and Dibba Alhessan Health Centre.

Prior booking is not required.

Ajman

In Ajman, the vaccine is available at Al Humaidiyah Centre, Sheikh Khalifa Hall, Mushairef Health Centre, Al Manama Health Centre, Muzaira Health Centre, Amina Hospital, Saudi German Hospital, Prime Medical Centre EGM and Thumbay University Hospital.

Prior booking is not required.

Umm Al Quwain

In Umm Al Quwain, the vaccine is available at Sheikh Khalifa Hall, Falaj Almualla Health Centre, Alrafa Health Centre and Alkhazan Health Centre.
Prior appointments are required.

Fujairah

In Fujairah, the vaccine is available at Murashid Medical Centre, Sheikh Khalifa Hall, Dhadna Health Centre, Al Khalibia Health Centre, Al Madina Medical Centre, Al Bidya Health Centre, Murbah Health Centre MOH, Al Qurayyah Health Centre, Al Halah Primary Health Centre, Tawyeen Health Centre, Al Siji Primary Health Centre, Wadi Al Sedir Health Centre, Qidfaa Health Centre, School Health Centre Fujeirah, Dibba Exhibition Centre and Thumbay Hospital.

Prior appointments are not required.

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