A medic tests a passenger in the back of a taxi at the drive-through screening centre at Mina Rashid in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A medic tests a passenger in the back of a taxi at the drive-through screening centre at Mina Rashid in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Staff at Dubai's Mina Rashid centre test drivers. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Staff at Dubai's Mina Rashid centre test drivers. Chris Whiteoak / The National
People wait to be tested for Covid-19 at City Walk's drive-through screening centre in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
People wait to be tested for Covid-19 at City Walk's drive-through screening centre in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Drivers queued for at least two hours to be swabbed. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Drivers queued for at least two hours to be swabbed. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Mina Rashed screening centre manager Dr Mohanna Hasan said most people were getting tested to enter Abu Dhabi or to fly abroad. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Mina Rashed screening centre manager Dr Mohanna Hasan said most people were getting tested to enter Abu Dhabi or to fly abroad. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The work is difficult in the heat as medics work their way through hundreds of cars. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The work is difficult in the heat as medics work their way through hundreds of cars. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Health

How and where to get a Covid-19 test in Dubai and across the UAE

From drive-though screenings to shopping malls, the process has been made simple

The National

December 10, 2020

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The UAE is stepping up Covid-19 testing rates in an effort to drive down infections.

A mass screening strategy has been a crucial component of the nation's bid to combat the virus since the outbreak began.

This month, the Emirates became the first country to carry out a number of tests in excess of its population. The UAE – home to about 10 million people – outstripped this number by doing about 12.5 million tests to date.

The aim of widespread testing is to detect the pathogen early, allowing people to seek immediate treatment and avoid spreading it to others.

The key to making this policy successful is to ensure testing is widely available and cheap.

Here, The National looks how you can get a hassle-free Covid-19 test.

Covid-19 PCR testing stations inside three Majid Al Futtaim malls in Dubai are now open to public. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
Covid-19 PCR testing stations inside three Majid Al Futtaim malls in Dubai are now open to public. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
Testing stations are also open in City Centre Deira and Mirdif City Centre. At Mall of the Emirates, a single booth is placed near an entrance, where certified staff give swab tests
Testing stations are also open in City Centre Deira and Mirdif City Centre. At Mall of the Emirates, a single booth is placed near an entrance, where certified staff give swab tests
PCR tests costs Dh150 and are only for those who need it for travel or non-medical purposes. Members of public with Covid-19 symptoms, including fever or cough, should not get tested at the mall.
PCR tests costs Dh150 and are only for those who need it for travel or non-medical purposes. Members of public with Covid-19 symptoms, including fever or cough, should not get tested at the mall.
The test is free for people aged 50 and above, those with chronic illnesses, Emiratis and GCC nationals, people with disabilities and anyone with an Emirati mother.
The test is free for people aged 50 and above, those with chronic illnesses, Emiratis and GCC nationals, people with disabilities and anyone with an Emirati mother.
The stations were introduced as part of UAE’s efforts to increase testing across the country.
The stations were introduced as part of UAE’s efforts to increase testing across the country.
A PCR testing centre opens at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.
A PCR testing centre opens at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.
Bookings can be made via the Dubai Health Authority mobile app or by calling 800342. Walk-ins are no longer accepted
Bookings can be made via the Dubai Health Authority mobile app or by calling 800342. Walk-ins are no longer accepted

How much does a test cost?

The cost of Covid-19 tests have been slashed in recent weeks as part of a major drive to increase testing rates.

Residents in Dubai can receive a nasal swab for a reduced price of Dh150 ($40) at government-run hospitals.

Previously, the test typically cost Dh370. It is still free for those suspected of contracting the virus, as well as those in vulnerable groups.

Private hospitals in the emirate are not allowed to charge more than Dh250 per test, Dubai Health Authority said last month.

Most testing centres in the city offer walk-in appointments and guarantee results within 24 to 48 hours.

In some clinics, patients have the option to pay an additional charge for an express service to receive test results within a few hours.

Government health centres

Government-run hospitals in Dubai offer PCR tests for Dh150, but visitors are asked to book in advance owing to high demand.

The test is available at the emirate's four main government hospitals – Dubai Hospital, Rashid Hospital, Latifa Women and Children Hospital, Hatta Hospital – and 13 primary health centres.

Other testing sites can be found at Al Shabab Al Ahli and Al Nasr football clubs, Al Rashidiya Majlis, Al Hamriya Port Majlis and Jumeirah 1 Port Majlis.

A test can be booked by calling 800 342.

A cyclist passes a model of a dhow in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A cyclist passes a model of a dhow in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A Dubai stallholder at work. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A Dubai stallholder at work. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A pedestrian looks over the water in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A pedestrian looks over the water in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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People play cricket at a sports area in Al Quoz, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A trader sorts out his stock at a Dubai market. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A staff member at a bakery performs a temperature check in Downtown, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A staff member at a bakery performs a temperature check in Downtown, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A motorist pays for his parking in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A motorist pays for his parking in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A passer by walks near a safe distance sign in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A passer by walks near a safe distance sign in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The head coach at Front Foot sports cricket academy disinfects the stumps in Al Quoz, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The head coach at Front Foot sports cricket academy disinfects the stumps in Al Quoz, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Private hospitals

Prices vary at private health centres, but are now capped at Dh250.

Here are some of the offers available in the emirate:

• Emirates Specialty Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City, offers the PCR test for Dh200 – between 11pm and 6am – and for Dh220 from 6am until 11pm. The results are available in 12 hours. No prior appointment is required. More information is available by calling 058 1047 987.

• NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai Investment Park, provides the test for Dh250 with results returned in 48 hours. Appointments are necessary and can be booked by calling 04 810 8800 or by visiting the hospital's website.

• Zulekha Hospital Dubai, Al Nahda, offers Covid-19 tests for Dh250 from 9am until 11pm, without an appointment. An additional Dh60 registration fee will be charged.

• King's College Hospital Dubai, Alkhail Road, has a walk-in testing service 24 hours a day and is priced at Dh250.

National screening centres

Seha, Abu Dhabi's public hospital operator, runs 24 drive-through testing centres nationwide. There are several drive-through centres in Dubai, including in City Walk, Al Khawaneej and Port Rashid, and several in the Northern Emirates.

The test is free for those showing symptoms, Emiratis, residents over 50 and those suffering from chronic diseases, pregnant women and people with disabilities.

A Dh180 fee applies for anyone else who wishes to take the test. Bookings can be made on the Seha app.

During a major door-to-door testing drive in the summer, much of the Abu Dhabi's population was tested for free.

Malls

Dubai Health Authority set up testing sites in three Majid Al Futtaim malls – Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and Mirdif City Centre – this month.

For Dh150, citizens, residents and tourists can undergo a nasal swab test from certified staff and receive the results within 24 hours.

Bookings for a PCR test appointment can be made using the authority's smartphone app or by calling 800342.

Testing at home

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, launched the National Home Testing Programme in April.

The initiative supports people with disabilities who cannot easily reach testing centres.

Covid-19 test bookings can be made by calling 02 596 8689.

DPI border test

A rapid screening centre was established on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai border in July to allow commuters to travel between the two emirates.

The Ghantoot centre offers a diffractive phase interferometry, or DPI, test that produces results within five minutes.

The test uses a laser to scan a blood sample for signs of surging red blood cells, which is an early sign the body is fighting off a virus.

The DPI test offered at the border is not as definitive as the PCR test, but delivers results in a matter of minutes rather than hours or days, ensuring access to Abu Dhabi is open to people travelling from other emirates.

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Checking: the obsession or thoughts focus on some harm coming from things not being as they should, which usually centre around the theme of safety. For example, the obsession is “the building will burn down”, therefore the compulsion is checking that the oven is switched off.

Contamination: the obsession is focused on the presence of germs, dirt or harmful bacteria and how this will impact the person and/or their loved ones. For example, the obsession is “the floor is dirty; me and my family will get sick and die”, the compulsion is repetitive cleaning.

Orderliness: the obsession is a fear of sitting with uncomfortable feelings, or to prevent harm coming to oneself or others. Objectively there appears to be no logical link between the obsession and compulsion. For example,” I won’t feel right if the jars aren’t lined up” or “harm will come to my family if I don’t line up all the jars”, so the compulsion is therefore lining up the jars.

Intrusive thoughts: the intrusive thought is usually highly distressing and repetitive. Common examples may include thoughts of perpetrating violence towards others, harming others, or questions over one’s character or deeds, usually in conflict with the person’s true values. An example would be: “I think I might hurt my family”, which in turn leads to the compulsion of avoiding social gatherings.

Hoarding: the intrusive thought is the overvaluing of objects or possessions, while the compulsion is stashing or hoarding these items and refusing to let them go. For example, “this newspaper may come in useful one day”, therefore, the compulsion is hoarding newspapers instead of discarding them the next day.

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51kg: Wansawang Srila Or (THA) beat Thuy Phuong Trieu (VIE) 29-28. 54kg: Ruchira Wongsriwo (THA) beat Zeinab Khatoun (LBN) 30-26.

57kg: Sara Idriss (LBN) beat Zahra Nasiri Bargh (IRI) 30-27. 60kg: Kaewrudee Kamtakrapoom (THA) beat Sedigheh Hajivand (IRI) TKO round 2.

63.5kg: Nadiya Moghaddam (IRI) w/o Reem Al Issa (JOR).

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2nd ODI, January 12

3rd ODI, January 14

4th ODI, January 16

THE BIO: Martin Van Almsick

Hometown: Cologne, Germany

Family: Wife Hanan Ahmed and their three children, Marrah (23), Tibijan (19), Amon (13)

Favourite dessert: Umm Ali with dark camel milk chocolate flakes

Favourite hobby: Football

Breakfast routine: a tall glass of camel milk

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The biog

Alwyn Stephen says much of his success is a result of taking an educated chance on business decisions.

His advice to anyone starting out in business is to have no fear as life is about taking on challenges.

“If you have the ambition and dream of something, follow that dream, be positive, determined and set goals.

"Nothing and no-one can stop you from succeeding with the right work application, and a little bit of luck along the way.”

Mr Stephen sells his luxury fragrances at selected perfumeries around the UAE, including the House of Niche Boutique in Al Seef.

He relaxes by spending time with his family at home, and enjoying his wife’s India cooking. 

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Why are asylum seekers being housed in hotels?

The number of asylum applications in the UK has reached a new record high, driven by those illegally entering the country in small boats crossing the English Channel.

A total of 111,084 people applied for asylum in the UK in the year to June 2025, the highest number for any 12-month period since current records began in 2001.

Asylum seekers and their families can be housed in temporary accommodation while their claim is assessed.

The Home Office provides the accommodation, meaning asylum seekers cannot choose where they live.

When there is not enough housing, the Home Office can move people to hotels or large sites like former military bases.

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PROFILE OF STARZPLAY

Date started: 2014

Founders: Maaz Sheikh, Danny Bates

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Entertainment/Streaming Video On Demand

Number of employees: 125

Investors/Investment amount: $125 million. Major investors include Starz/Lionsgate, State Street, SEQ and Delta Partners

Ain Issa camp:
  • Established in 2016
  • Houses 13,309 people, 2,092 families, 62 per cent children
  • Of the adult population, 49 per cent men, 51 per cent women (not including foreigners annexe)
  • Most from Deir Ezzor and Raqqa
  • 950 foreigners linked to ISIS and their families
  • NGO Blumont runs camp management for the UN
  • One of the nine official (UN recognised) camps in the region
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  • Max Dowman (Arsenal)
    15 years, 235 days old
  • Jeremy Monga (Leicester)
    15 years, 271 days old
  • Harvey Elliott (Fulham)
    16 years, 30 days old
  • Matthew Briggs (Fulham)
    16 years, 68 days old
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