Abu Dhabi: Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available for all UAE residents, Abu Dhabi’s authorities have announced a list of more than 100 locations where residents can get their free shots.
The vaccine is being provided free of cost and residents must book an appointment before showing up.
If you are looking to get vaccinated, here is all that you need to know, as well as the list of locations announced by the Department of Health (DoH).
How many doses of the vaccine have to be taken?
Each resident receives two doses of the vaccine, 21 to 28 days apart.
How old do I have to be to receive the vaccine?
The vaccine is currently only being offered to residents aged 16 years and older.
Do I have to pay for the vaccine?
The vaccine is being offered free of charge at the designated facilities.
Which groups of people cannot take the vaccine?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists six categories of people who cannot get the COVID-19 vaccine at present:
- children under the age of 18 years
- pregnant women
- nursing mothers
- people with immunodeficiency diseases
- women planning to become pregnant within the near future, i.e., three months from taking the vaccine
- those who are severely allergic to any component in the vaccine
Do I have to book an appointment to get a vaccine?
The DoH has said people who want to get the shots should book an appointment first. However, people in priority groups – those aged 50 years or more and those with chronic conditions – are being offered the vaccine shots without prior booking.
When getting the vaccine, what information should I share with the health facility?
Inform the healthcare professionals at the vaccination centre about the following:
- any medication you are currently taking
- any medication or substance to which you are allergic
List of vaccination centres in Abu Dhabi emirate
Abu Dhabi city
Health facilities
1. Al Bahia Healthcare Centre - Location
2. Baniyas Healthcare Centre - Location
3. Al Bateen Healthcare Centre - Location
4. Al Falah Healthcare Centre - Location
5. Madinat Khalifa Healthcare Centre - Location
6. Al Khatim Healthcare Centre - Location
7. Madinat Mohammad Bin Zayed Healthcare City - Location
8. Al Maqtaa Healthcare Centre - Location
9. Al Mushrif Children’s Specialty Centre - Location
10. Al Samha Healthcare Centre - Location
11. Al Zafaranah Diagnostic and Screening Centre - Location
12. Disease Prevention and Screening Centres, Musaffah - Location
13. Disease Prevention and Screning Centres, Abu Dhabi - Location
14. Seha COVID-19 Vaccination Centre, Mina - Location
15. Al Mafraq Field Hospital - Location
16. Burjeel Hospital - Location
17. Burjeel Medical Centre, Shamkha - Location
18. Burjeel Medical Centre, Shahama - Location
19. Burjeel Medical Centre, Al Zeina - Location
20. Burjeel Medical Centre, Yas Mall - Location
21. Burjeel MHPC Marina Medical Centre - Location
22. Burjeel Day Surgery Centre - Location
23. Medeor 24x7 Hospital - Location
24. LLH Hospital - Location
25. Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah - Location
26. LLH Hospital, Musaffah - Location
27. Lifecare Hospital, Baniyas - Location
28. Burjeel Medical City - Location
29. Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital - Location
30. Mediclinic Airport Road - Location
31. NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi - Location
32. NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City - Location
33. Bareen International Hospital - Location
34. Capital Health Screening Centre, Al Jazira Sports Club branch - Location
35. Healthpoint Hospital - Location
36. Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi branch - Location
37. Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Zayed Sports City - Location
38. Amana Healthcare Rehabilitation Centre, Healthpoint - Location
39. Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, Mina - Location
40. HealthPlus Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre, Al Bateen - Location
41. Health Plus Family Health Centre, Al Forsan Village - Location
42. Capital Health Screening Centre – Musaffah - Location
43. Mubadala Health Vaccination Centre – IPIC Square - Location
44. Mubadala Health Vaccination Clinic at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, P1 - Location
Majlis
1. Al Bateen Majlis - Location
2. Al Manhal Majlis - Location
3. Al Mushrif Majlis - Location
4. Al Wathba Majlis - Location
5. Rabdan Majlis - Location
6. Al Wathba South Majlis - Location
7. The First Emirati Astronaut Majlis - Location
8. Mohamed Khalaf Majlis - Location
Al Ain
Health facilities
1. Al Hayer Healthcare Centre - Location
2. Al Hili Healthcare Centre - Location
3. Al Jahili Healthcare Centre - Location
4. Mezyad Healthcare Centre - Location
5. Al Muwaiji Healthcare Centre - Location
6. Neima Healthcare Centre - Location
7. Oud Al Touba Diagnostic and Screening Centre - Location
8. Al Quaa Healthcare Centre - Location
9. Al Shwaib Healthcare Centre - Location
10. Sweihan Healthcare Centre - Location
11. Al Towayya Children’s Specialty Centre - Location
12. Al Yahar Healthcare Centre - Location
13. Remah Healthcare Centre - Location
14. Disease Prevention and Screening Centres, Al Ain - Location
15. Al Khazna Healthcare Centre - Location
16. Seha COVID-19 Vaccination Centre, Al Ain - Location
17. Tawam Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination Centre - Location
18. Sinayat Al Ain COVID-19 Vaccination Centre - Location
19. Laser Screening DPI Centre, Al Hili - Location
20. Burjeel Royal Hospital - Location
21. Medeor 24-7 International Hospital - Location
22. Mediclinc Al Jowhara Hospital - Location
23. Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital - Location
24. Mediclinic Al Yahar - Location
25. NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain - Location
26. Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Al Ain - Location
27. Capital Health Screening Centre - Location
28. Amana Healthcare Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital - Location
Majlis
1. Falaj Hazaa Majlis, Al Ain - Location
2. Al Sarooj Majlis, Al Ain - Location
3. Alkhabisi Majlis, Al Ain - Location
4. Um Ghafa Majlis, Al Ain - Location
5. Suwaihan Majlis, Al Ain - Location
6. Al Rhowdha Majlis, Al Ain - Location
7. Zakher Majlis, Al Ain - Location
8. Manazef Majlis, Al Ain - Location
9. Al Dhaher Majlis, Al Ain - Location
10. Al Markhaniya Majlis, Al Ain - Location
11. Al Wiqan Majlis, Al Ain - Location
12. Al Taweyya Majlis, Al Ain - Location
13. Al Reef Majlis, Al Ain - Location
14. Al Mas’oudi Majlis, Al Ain - Location
Al Dhafra
Health facilities
1. Ghayathi Hospital - Location
2. Liwa Hospital - Location
3. Mirfa Hospital - Location
4. Silla Hospital - Location
5. Al Dhafra Family Medicine Centre - Location
6. Delma Hospital - Location
7. Abu Al Abyad Clinic - Location
8. Sir Bani Yas Clinic - Location
9. Burjeel Oasis Medical Centre - Location
10. Mediclinic Madinat Zayed - Location
Majlis
1. Madinat Zayed Majlis, Al Dhafra - Location
2. Delma Majlis, Al Dhafra - Location
3. Mohammed Al Falahi Al Yasi Majlis, Al Dhafra - Location
4. Silla Majlis, Al Dhafra - Location
5. Liwa Majlis, Al Dhafra - Location
6. Mubarak bin Qarran Majlis - Location