If you are a resident of Dubai and planning to visit Expo and travel to another country, you need to get a PCR test urgently.

Firstly, it is important to explore the laboratories, clinics, and hospitals that offer this service, its rate, and result timing. Then you can choose the most suitable place to visit to get a Covid-19 PCR test.

What is a PCR Test?

PCR stands for a polymerase chain reaction. This test takes a sample from your body to check the presence of any virus.

With a PCR test, you can detect the remains of the virus even after the recovery from any viral infection.

Therefore, after recovery, you will get a positive result when you get this test done.

What is the Covid-19 PCR Test?

For tests, doctors take samples of the respiratory system, i.e., from the nasal cavity and the back of your mouth, to check the presence of any virus RNA.

They use a flexible plastic stick with cotton to take samples and swab them on the nasal cavity. It is the most precise and reliable test for diagnosing the Covid 19 virus SARS-CoV-2.

Also, check: Difference Between PCR and Antigen Test for Covid in UAE

Requirements

Traveling to Dubai

If you are traveling to Dubai, you must carry a negative Covid 19 test result. The validity time for this test varies depending on the country you are coming from.

From Restricted Country – less than 48 hours

From Un-Restricted Country – less than 72 hours

Moreover, you also need a hard copy of the test result and vaccination certificate because any soft copy of these documents is not acceptable.

Traveling from Dubai

The test requirements vary based on the country you are traveling to.  The condition of each country varies very quickly because of an uncertain situation.

Therefore, an immediate negative Covid 19 test result and related documents are essential to visit any place in the world.

Visit Dubai Expo

A negative Covid 19 test result that is not more than 72 hours old is important to keep with you if you want to visit Expo in Dubai.

Moreover, you can enjoy a free PCR test facility if you buy a single-day or multiple-day ticket.

Also, here you have to show these documents in paper form.

Places to Visit for Test

To pick the best PCR test place for you, firstly, you have to collect the information precisely.  For example, the location, available timing, appointment procedure, and the result timing of clinics and hospitals.

However, you can receive test results almost from all centers after or less than 24 hours.

Drive-Through PCR Test Centers

1. Al Futtaim HealthHub

Drive-Thru Location. (No appointments required)

Timings: Open 24/7

Fast-track Price: AED 150

Results in 12-14 hours (approx)

Regular Test Price: AED 135

Results in 24 hours (approx)

2. Tasha in Festival Plaza (Jebel Ali)

Drive-Thru Location. (By appointment only)

Fast-track Price: AED 150

Results in 12-14 hours

Call 800-2344 to book an appointment for your nearest location and get test results on AlHosn App.

• International City
• Al Nahda
• Al Qusais
• Discovery Gardens
• Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Al Karama

Dubai Health Authority Centers

Call 800 342 for an appointment and complete information before paying a visit.

This test is free for people older than 60 years and suffering from chronic diseases.

1. Al Nasr Club

Location: Oud Metha Road

Availability: 7 days a week

Timing: 8 AM to 12.40 PM

2. Al Rashidiya Majlis

Location: Al Rashidiya

Availability: 7 days a week

Timing: 11 AM to 6 PM

3. Mall of Emirates

Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha

Availability: Every day

Timing: 10 AM to 12 AM

4. City Centre Deira

Location: Port Saeed

Availability: Every day

Timing: 10 AM to 12 AM

5. Freiburg Medical Laboratory

Location: Khalifa Bin Zayed Road

Availability: Closed on Fridays

Timing: 9 AM to 9 PM

6. Medsol Dubai Medical Laboratory

Location:  Al Rigga Road

Availability: Every day

Timing: 8 AM to 9 PM

7. National Reference Laboratory

Location: Al Barsha

Availability: Closed on Friday and Saturday

Timing: Open from 9 AM to 5 PM

8. Viafet Genomics Laboratory

Location: Al Was Road

Availability: Every day

Timing: 8 AM to 8 PM

9. Scientific Clinical Laboratories (Unilabs)

Location: Al Hudaiba Awards Building

Availability: Every day

Timing: 8 AM to 10 PM

10. Star Metropolis Clinical Laboratories

Location: Gold’s Gym Al Musalla Tower

Availability: Every day

Timing: 8 AM to 10:30 PM

11. York Diagnostic Laboratories

Location: Indigo Towers

Availability: Closed on Fridays

Timing: 9 AM to 9 PM rest of the week

12. Agiomix

Location: Dubai Science Park Warehouse Complex

Availability: All week

Timing: Open 24 hours

13. Al Garhoud Private Hospital

Location: Al Garhoud

Availability: All week

Timing: Open 24 hours

14. Al Zahra Hospital

Location: Sheikh Zayed Rd

Availability: All week

Timing: Open 24 hours

15. American Hospitals Dubai

Location: Dubai Media City

Availability: Closed on Fridays

Timing: 8 AM to 8 PM

16. CPS Clinical Pathology Services (MenaLab)

Location: Umm Suqeim St

Availability: Every day

Timing: 7 AM to 12 PM

Available Clinics In Dubai

1. Medcare Clinics Testing Centers

Medcare clinics are available for both appointment and walk-in test sessions.

Contact No

8006332273 for details and appointments.

Price for COVID PCR Test 

AED 150

The clinics/testing centers are present in Dubai at the following locations:

• Medcare Hospital

Timing: 8:00am-8:00pm (Sunday-Sunday)

Availability: All week

• Medcare Women & Children Hospital

Timing: 8:00am-8:00pm (Sunday-Sunday)

Availability: All week

• Mirdif City Center – Medcare Medical Centre

Timing: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Availability: Saturday-Thursday and Friday 3:00 pm-9:00 pm

• Mirdif Uptown – Medcare Medical Centre

Timing: 9:00am-8:00 pm

Availability: Saturday-Thursday and on Friday 3:00 pm-9:00 pm

• Jumeirah – Medcare Medical Centre

Timing: 9:00am-7:00pm

Availability: Saturday-Thursday

• Discovery Garden – Medcare Medical Centre

Timing: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Availability: Saturday-Thursday and on Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm

• JBR – Medcare Medical Centre

Timing: 9:00 am-8:00pm

Availability: Saturday-Thursday on Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm

• Marina – Medcare Medical Centre

Timing: 9:00am-7:00pm

Availability: Saturday-Thursday

• Al Barsha – Medcare Medical Centre

Timing:  9:00am-7:00pm

Availability: Saturday-Thursday

• Rashidiya – Medcare Medical Centre

Timing: 9:00am-8:00 pm

Availability: Saturday-Thursday and Friday 3:00 pm-9:00 pm

• Khawaneej – Medcare Medical Centre

Timing: 9:00am-8:00 pm

Availability: Saturday-Thursday

• Motor City – Medcare Medical Centre

Timing: 9:00am-8:00 pm

Availability: Saturday-Thursday and Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Available Hospitals In Dubai for PCR Test

All these hospitals in Dubai provide COVID testing services; however, the test cost varies with situations.

For appointments and details, you can contact on given numbers.

1. Medcare Hospitals

Price

Testing costs AED 250 for all citizens but students, teachers, and school employees; it costs  AED 199.

These Medcare hospitals are available:

– Medcare Hospital, near Al Safa Park – Al Hadiqa Rd.

Contact no. +9718006332273

– Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, 2nd St – Garhoud.

Contact no. +97142827788

– Mediclinic City Hospital, Building 37 – 26th St.

Contact no: +9718001999

– Mediclinic Dubai Mall, Financial Center Rd.

Contact no:+97144495111

Other Hospitals In Dubai for PCR Test

– American Hospital Dubai

Location: 19th St – Oud Metha – Dubai

Contact no: +971 800 24392,

Timing: Open 7 AM Till 12 Midnight.

– Medeor Hospital

Here you can make walk-in appointments for PCR tests.

Location: Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Bur Dubai

Contact no: +971 800 55

Timing: 24×7,

Cost: AED 250.

– King’s College Dubai Marina Hospital

Here you can make walk-in appointments for PCR tests.

Location: Al Marabea’ St – Dubai Hills – Dubai.

Timing: 7 AM to 11 PM

Availability: All days of the week

– Prime Medical Centre

Location: Salah Al-Din St 2nd Floor, Reef Mall – Deira

Timing: 7 AM to 10 PM

Availability: Open every day

– Aster Hospital

Location: 9 A Street – Beirut St

Timing: Open 24/7

Availability: Every day

– NMC Healthcare

Location: Al Hudaiba St

Timing: 9 AM – 1 PM, 5 PM TO 9 PM

Availability: Everyday

– Prime Medical Centres

Location: Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Rd

Timing:  8 AM to 12 PM

Availability: Every day

– Saudi German Hospital

Location: Sheikh Zayed Rd

Timing: Open 24/7

Availability: Everyday

– Thumbay Hospital

Location: Al Qusais

Timing: Open 24/7

Availability: Every day

– Zulekha Hospital

Location: Al Nahda

Timing: Open 24/7

Availability: Every day

– King’s College Dubai Hills Hospital

You can visit here directly without an appointment

Location: Al Marabea’ St – Dubai Hills – Dubai.

Timing: 7 AM to 11 PM

Availability: Every day

– Emirates Speciality Hospital

You can visit here directly without an appointment

Location: Dubai Healthcare City – 26th St – Umm Hurair 2 – Dubai

Timing: Between 11 pm and 6 am- Dh200, and between 6am to 11pm- Dh220

Availability: Every day

You can choose any of the clinics or hospitals suitable according to your location.

Moreover, you can find the nearest PCR test center, book an appointment and get further details by calling the given number.