1. Does Mediclinic provide PCR testing?
Yes, Mediclinic offers Covid-19 PCR testing at most units. A PCR test is a nasal swab test, or Throat swab for dhildren, which detects if you are currently infected with Covid-19.
2. How much do the tests cost?
PCR test
Dubai - AED150
Abu Dhabi - AED40
Home testing for individuals may be carried out on a case by case basis. Please contact your nearest facility directly to enquire.
3. At which facilities are these tests available?
Dubai
NO. | NAME | ADDRESS | Services and timings |
1 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital | 3 Umm Suqeim St - Al Barsha Al Barsha South - Dubai | PCR testing - Drive through Available 24/7. No appointment necessary but pre-registration preferred.
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2 | Mediclinic City Hospital | Building 37 - 26th St - Umm Hurair 2Dubai Healthcare City - Dubai | PCR testing - Drive through. No appointment necessary but pre-registration preferred. |
3 | Mediclinic Welcare Hospital | 2nd St - Garhoud - Dubai | PCR testing - Drive through ‘Park and Swab’, screening tent or Emergency department. Available for 24/7, no appointment necessary.
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4 | Mediclinic Dubai Mall | The Dubai Mall | PCR Testing – appointments only Available Saturday to Thursday from 9am – 6pm and Friday from 12pm – 5pm |
5 | Mediclinic Al Sufouh | Block 10 - Al Sufouh Dubai Knowledge Park - Dubai |
PCR Testing – appointments only Available Saturday to Thursday from 8am – 7pm and Friday 8am – 4pm |
6 | Mediclinic Arabian Ranches | Arabian Ranches Community, Arabian Ranches Retail - Dubai | PCR testing – appointments only. 08:00 – 19:00 Weekdays and Saturday 08:00 – 16:00 on Fridays
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7 | Mediclinic Meadows | The Meadows Community, opp. Emirate International School Meadows - Dubai | PCR testing – appointments only 08:00 – 19:00 Weekdays and Saturday, 08:00 – 16:00 on Fridays |
8 | Mediclinic Ibn Battuta | China Court,Ibn Battuta Mall, The Gardens - Dubai | PCR testing – appointments only. 08:00 – 19:00 Weekdays and Saturday 12:00 – 19:00 Fridays |
9 | Mediclinic Mirdif | Uptown Mirdif, Street 47, Office 13, Ground Floor | Walk In only for PCR testing between 8.30am – 8pm from Saturday to Thursday and Friday from 3.30pm to 7pm. |
10 | Mediclinic Al Qusais | #4,Ground Floor,Dubai Residential Oasis,Damascus Street,Al Qusais - Dubai | Walk in only for PCR testing between 8am – 7pm from Saturday to Thursday and from 10am – 4pm on Fridays. |
11 | Mediclinic Deira | City Centre Offices Building,Port Saeed, adjacent to Pullman Hotel - Dubai | Walk in only for PCR testing between 9am and 7pm from Saturday to Thursday. Advance booking can be done for groups on Friday from 2pm to 6pm. |
| 12 | Mediclinic Springs | Meadows Souq town centre, Meadows community, Dubai
| PCR testing – appointments only. 08:00 – 19:00 Weekdays and Saturday, No PCR testing on Fridays |
Abu Dhabi / Al Ain
NO. | NAME | ADDRESS | Services and timings |
| 1 | Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital | Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, Khalifa Street, near FAB | The Screening Clinic is open from Saturday to Thursday from 10am -9pm, Friday 9am to 5pm. |
| 2 | Mediclinic Baniyas | Mediclinic Baniyas, Baniyas East 9, Abu Dhabi | Saturday to Thursday PCR testing on a walk-in basis from 12 noon to 8pm |
3 | Mediclinic Mamoura | Mediclinic Mamoura, Al Mamoura Abu Dhabi | PCR testing is available inside the clinic as walk-in from 9am - 8pm from Saturday to Thursday |
4 | Mediclinic Khalifa City | Mediclinic Khalifa City Villa 284, Mubkhot Saleh Al Mansoori street, Khalifa City, (Near Etihad Plaza, opposite Al Raha Gardens) | Saturday to Thursday PCR testing on a walk-in basis from 9am to 7pm
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5 | Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital | AL AIN CITY, KHALIFA STREET P.O. BOX 14444, AL AIN UAE CALL CENTRE: 800 2000 F: +971 3 766 2266 | Urgent care in ground floor. Available 24/7. No appointment necessary |
6 | Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital | AL AIN CITY, AL JIMI AREA P.O. BOX 222766, AL AIN UAE T: 800 2000 F: +971 3 7051500 | 2pm - 10pm. Main registration desk at the ground floor, lobby area. No appointment necessary |
4. When will I have my results?
Results are available between 36-48 hours after you take the test. Please do not contact us unless you have not received your results within 48 hours. If you require your PCR test for travel, please ensure you leave sufficient time to receive your test results. If you have tested for Covid-19 because you have symptoms, you should self-isolate until you have a negative result.
The Department of Health or the Dubai Health Authority are responsible for updating the Al Hosn app, not Mediclinic Middle East. If you have any queries in this regards, please contact them directly.
5. Can we pay to have results faster?
No, we do not offer an express service.
6. Can we do anything to have results before 24 hours?
Sometimes you may receive your results sooner than 24 hours later, however, this cannot be guaranteed.
7. Do you have a drive through service?
Yes. Drive through services are available at:
- Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Dubai Available 24/7
- Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, Dubai. Available 24/7
- Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai. Available 24/7
8. Do we need to pre-register?
Pre-registration is recommended to ensure accuracy of the details in the reports, however it is not absolutely necessary. Find the pre-registration link here
9. Can you do home testing?
Home testing for individuals may be carried out on a case by case basis. Please contact your nearest facility directly to enquire. Home testing is also carried out for clients of Dubz, Etihad and ATS Travel. Please visit their respective web pages for details.
10. Do you have laser tests?
No, we do not offer the laser test for the purposes of travelling to Abu Dhabi.
11. Do we need an appointment for testing?
Appointments are required at some units. Please consult the table above.
12. Do you send a report/notification?
If you have taken a test at Mediclinic, you will automatically receive your positive or negative result via SMS and email on the details you have registered with us, although you may not receive them at the same time. You may print the laboratory report and use it for travel purposes.
13. When will it be updated on the Al Hosn application?
Your test result should also be updated on the Al Hosn application, however if you have any queries regarding this please visit www.alhosnapp.ae for more information.
14. Will it have my details?
Yes, the report which you receive on email will contain all necessary personal details.
15. Will you send it automatically?
Yes, the report and SMS will be sent automatically to the contact email and phone number you have registered with us.
16. Will it be stamped/authenticated?
The report you receive from Mediclinic is an official document which is signed by the authorising pathologist and automatically stamped.
17. Can we use the app at the Abu Dhabi border or do we need to print the report?
The Abu Dhabi border accepts the result SMS/email with your Emirates ID or the Al Hosn app.