Dubai: In a circular issued by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) on March 23, the cost of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) nasal swab test for COVID-19 to Dh65.
Earlier, the cost of the test was Dh85.
Seha, which operates testing centres across the UAE, also has the option for certain categories to get tested for free. So, if you wish to take the PCR test from a Seha screening centre, here is all you need to know about how to book and where to go.
Who can get tested for free?
The following priority categories are eligible for free testing.
• UAE nationals
• Senior citizens above 50 years old
• Residents above 50 years old
• People suffering from chronic disease
If you fall under any of the above categories, you can book a free COVID-19 test by calling the authority’s COVID-19 hotline on 8001717.
Otherwise free testing is available by booking an appointment through the SEHA App for the following categories.
• UAE nationals
• Children of Emirati women
• Domestic workers working in Emirati Households
• People suffering from chronic diseases
• Residents above 50 years old
• People of determination
• Pregnant women
Note: You can avail a free screening only once every four months.
In case you do not qualify for a free test, you can get a PCR test done at a cost of Dh85, as the change in cost was effective immediately from the time of announcement, according to Seha.
Where can I go to get the test done?
Seha operates the following drive-through testing centres in the UAE:
Dubai
• City Walk
Timings: Open daily, 10am to 8pm
Location: 25.2055625, 55.2614375
• Mina Rashid
Timings: Open daily, 10am to 8pm
Location: 25.2519375, 55.2800625
• Al Khawaneej
Timings: Open daily, 10am to 8pm
Location: 25.2434375, 55.4695625
Abu Dhabi
• Zayed Sports City
Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 7pm; Friday 12noon to 8pm
Location: 24.4149375, 54.4506875
• Al Wathba Screening Centre
Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 7pm; Friday closed
Location: 24 24.2194375, 54.6838125
• Al Bahia Screening Centre
Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 7pm; Friday closed
Location: 24.5340625, 54.6745625
• Al Shamkha Screening Centre
Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 7pm; Friday closed
Location: 24.3829375, 54.7081875
• Abu Dhabi Corniche
Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 7pm; Friday closed
Location: 24.4654375, 54.3306875
• Al Ain – Al Hili Screening Centre
Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 7pm; Friday closed
Location: 24.3030625, 55.7900625
• Al Ain – Asharej Screening Centre
Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 7pm; Friday 12noon to 8pm
Location: 24.1828125, 55.6608125
• Al Dhafra – Madinat Zayed
Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 8pm; Friday closed
Location: 23.6363125, 53.7086875
• Al Dhafra – Ghayathi
Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 8am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday closed
Location: 23.8381875, 52.8096875
• Al Dhafra – Al Mirfa
Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 8am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday closed
Location: 24.0855625, 53.4983125
• Al Dhafra – Al Silla
Location: 24.0435625, 51.7588125
• Al Dhafra – Liwa
Location: 23.1479375, 53.8073125
• Al Dhafra – Delma
Location: 24.4879375, 52.3335625
Sharjah
• Golf and Shooting Club
Timings: Open daily, 10am to 8pm
Location: 25.3543125, 55.4889375
Ajman
• Al Jerf 2
Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 6pm; Friday and Saturday closed
Location: 25.4038125, 55.4821875
Ras Al Khaimah
• Dafan Al Khor centre, near the corniche
Timings: Open daily, 10am to 8pm
Location: 25.7728125, 55.9343125
Umm Al Quwain
• Defence Camp, Sheikh Khalifa Hall
Timings: Open daily, 10am to 8pm
Location: 25.5073125, 55.5965625
Fujairah
• National testing centre, near Fujairah Hospital
Timings: Open daily, 10am to 8pm
Location: 25.1315625, 56.3204375
