How to book a Covid-19 vaccination appointment on WhatsApp in Dubai
Did you know you can now book your COVID-19 vaccination appointment on WhatsApp in Dubai? In a bid to provide residents with greater convenience in accessing the COVID-19 vaccine, the DHA has introduced WhatsApp as an additional channel for appointment bookings.
HOW TO BOOK COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENT ON WHATSAPP?
The process to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine in Dubai via WhatsApp is fairly simple. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Add the DHA COVID-19 hotline number (+971-800342) to your contact list.
- Using WhatsApp send a message saying “Hi” to the number.
- Choose your preferred language (English or Arabic).
- Select option ‘3’ to book a vaccine appointment.
- The AI will send you a disclaimer that you need to read and accept.
The next important step to book your COVID-19 vaccination appointment on WhatsApp is to link your medical record number (MRN). You will need your Emirates ID for that. Before you proceed, make sure you have linked your phone number to your Emirates ID – the SIM should be registered in your name.
- Follow the instructions to link your MRN.
- A verification code will be sent to your registered phone number to complete the process.
- Once done, reply to the message with “mrnlinked”.
- Confirm your MRN number to proceed.
The system will then send you a list of centres offering Pfizer vaccine in Dubai:
- Choose the vaccination centre nearest to you.
- Enter your MRN to confirm your registration.
- Select your preferred date and time slots.
A confirmation message will be sent to you with all the details of your COVID-19 vaccination appointment in Dubai.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE TIMINGS TO BOOK CORONAVIRUS VACCINATION ON WHATSAPP IN DUBAI?
The service is available round the clock, 24 hours. Put simply, you can book the COVID-19 vaccine appointment on WhatsApp whenever you want.
HOW CAN I BOOK COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENT ON THE DHA APP?
The other way for booking a COVID-19 vaccination on your mobile in Dubai is to us the DHA app. Here’s the a step-by-step guide to that process:
- Simply download the app and create an account.
- You will have to generate your MRN in Dubai if you don’t already have one.
- After that, simply choose the option to “Book COVID-19 Vaccine”
- Select your preferred vaccination centre.
- Choose a convenient date and time from the available slots.
Once you’ve done that, you will receive a confirmation email and SMS for your confirming the date and time of your appointment. The scheduled appointment will also show on your DHA app home page.
CAN I GET A COVID-19 VACCINE IN DUBAI WITHOUT APPOINTMENT?
No, walk-in vaccinations are not allowed. You need to book an appointment prior to your visit to the vaccination centre.
There you have it – the complete process to booking a COVID-19 vaccination on WhatsApp in Dubai. As the successful inoculation drive in the UAE continues apace, the COVID-19 rules for vaccinated individuals have been relaxed.
Please keep in mind that you can contract COVID-19 even after vaccination and although the infection may be mild for you, you’d still be a carrier of the virus. It is best to continue to take precautions. Those not vaccinated, should get tested for COVID-19 in Dubai if they experience continued symptoms.
