Where to get tested for coronavirus in Sharjah?

• Medical Facilities to Get a COVID-19 Test
• Screening Centres
• Home Testing
• Protocols for Travellers
• FAQs

The coronavirus testing centres in Sharjah are established at leading hospitals and lab testing facilities. Here are all the ways and places you can get a COVID-19 test in Sharjah. 

WHERE TO GET THE COVID-19 TEST IN SHARJAH?

Anyone who wants to get tested for coronavirus in Sharjah can head over to the following medical facilities in the emirate. 

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

Counted among the best hospitals in Sharjah, NMC Royal Hospital (previously known as Al Zahra Hospital) is ideally located for the residents of the Al Rolla area. The hospital caters to people who want to get tested for coronavirus in Sharjah, six days a week from Saturday to Thursday. You can get a walk-in COVID-19 test at this Sharjah hospital or book an appointment to avoid waiting.

• Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Near Tasjeel Auto Village
• Timings: Open 24 hours. For COVID-19 testing 09:00 am to 04:00 pm (Sunday – Thursday, Saturday) | 09:00 am – 03:00 pm (Friday)
• Contact: +971-6-561-9999 | +971-55-485-6514 | +971-55-427-4252

BURJEEL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL SHARJAH

Catering to the needs of those who want to get a COVID-19 test in Sharjah on an urgent basis, Burjeel Specialty Hospital gets you results within 24 hours. The hospital is conveniently located for residents of Al Fayha. The hospital has some of the best eye specialists in Sharjah. For directions, use the Burjeel Hospital Google plus code: 9C54+F7.

• Location: Al Kuwait Street, Halwan Suburb – Al Fayha
• Timings: Open 24 hours
• Contact: 800-55

PRIME MEDICAL CENTRES

All branches of Prime Medical Centre in Sharjah offer PCR COVID-19 testing facilities for residents. Make sure you book an appointment with the clinic to get tested for coronavirus.

• Location: King Faisal Street | Al Qasimiya | Zero 6 Mall
• Timings: 09:00 am to 09:00 pm
• Contact: 800-6332273

MEDCARE MEDICAL CLINIC, SHARJAH

One of the best clinics in Sharjah, Medcare Medical Clinic is also conducting COVID-19 tests in Sharjah, every day from 09:00 am to 09:00 pm. The clinic is ideally located for the residents of the Al Taawun area.

• Location: Jawhara Building – Al Taawun
• Timings: 09:00 am to 09:00 pm
• Contact: 800-6332273

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SHARJAH

Those living on the outskirts of Sharjah, closer to the University City district, can get themselves tested for COVID-19 at the University Hospital Sharjah. 

• Location: University City 
• Timings: Saturday to Thursday
• Contact: +971-800662

Besides these hospitals, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP) has set up coronavirus testing centres across Sharjah. The COVID-19 testing facility is also available at all government hospitals in Sharjah.

Please note that free COVID-19 tests in Sharjah are only available for people suspected of being infected, the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic conditions.

COVID-19 TESTING CENTRES IN SHARJAH

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has opened several testing centres in Sharjah, which include several external venues such as malls and councils as well. Listed below are the details.

Drive Through Covid-19 Testing Centre

You can also get tested for coronavirus in Sharjah at a drive-through screening centre. Currently, only two drive-through COVID-19 screening centres in Sharjah are operational.

SHARJAH GOLF AND SHOOTING CLUB

Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club is located near the Tasjeel Centre on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). For exact directions to the Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club location, it’s best to use the Google plus code: 9F3P+WM Sharjah – United Arab Emirates.

Please book an appointment for your desired test date. You can get an appointment by calling the screening centre or via the SEHA app. 

• Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Near Tasjeel Auto Village
• Timings: 10:00 am to 08:00 pm
• Contact: 800-1717

Al Rahmaniya Mazairah

This is a SEHA Drive Through testing centre located in Mazairah. You can call the toll-free number 800-1717 for inquiries.

HOME TESTING FOR CORONAVIRUS IN SHARJAH

You can also get a COVID-19 test in Sharjah within the safety of your home. For that, just get in touch with one of the following organisations. 

REEM MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS

To have the Reem Medical Diagnostics team visit your home for a PCR COVID-19 test in Sharjah, simply call or WhatsApp them on the given number. The test results will be sent to you within 24 hours. 

• Timings: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm | Closed on the weekends
• Contact: +971-50-213-0772

MEDCARE HOME SERVICES

You can also get a PCR test at home with Medcare Home Services. Book an appointment online via their website or call them to reserve your slot. The test results take 24 to 48 hours to be delivered, based on your preference. 

• Cost: AED 900 (24 hours) | AED 520 (48 hours)
• Timings: 09:00 am to 09:00 pm 
• Contact: +971-50-442-7613

Pure Health Clinic, Sharjah Expo Centre

The Pure Health Clinic at the Sharjah Expo Centre is offering home testing in Sharjah at a more affordable rate. You can book your appointment through a call during your preferred timings.

• Cost: AED 370
• Timings: 09:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Contact: +971-56-511-0001

VFS Global Services

Home testing is also available through the VFS Global Services. You can book your appointment through a call. The service is only available on weekdays.

• Cost: AED 900 (24 hours) | AED 520 (48 hours)
• Contact: +971-6-550-5752
• Timings: 09:00 am to 05:00 pm| Closed on the weekends

COVID TEST TO ENTER SHARJAH: PROTOCOLS FOR VACCINATED/ NON-VACCINATED TRAVELLERS

• Before landing in Sharjah, all visitors must have a negative PCR test result obtained during the previous 96 hours. Regardless of their previous negative results, travellers will be required to take another PCR test upon arrival at Sharjah Airport.
• In the case of a positive PCR test, passengers or their sponsors are responsible for the cost of treatment and isolation for a period of 14 days. They will face harsh legal action and penalties if they do not comply with quarantine requirements.
• International medical insurance is strongly recommended for visitors to Sharjah. For PCR track and trace purposes, all arrivals must have a local UAE mobile number beginning with 050, 056, 057, or 058. Passengers will not be allowed into the UAE unless they have a UAE mobile number. Telecom companies provide booths in the Arrival PCR Testing Zones for your convenience, where you may get a UAE SIM Card if necessary.
• For track and trace reasons, travellers must download the ALHOSN application.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE CAN WE GET FREE COVID TESTS IN SHARJAH? 

The COVID-19 tests in Sharjah are charged, except when it is suspected that you have contracted the virus. The free COVID-19 tests in Sharjah are also allowed to the: 

• Elderly
• Pregnant women
• Anyone with a chronic condition

IS COVID TEST BOOKING IN SHARJAH NECESSARY? 

Some coronavirus testing centres in Sharjah do allow walk-in tests. However, it is always advisable to book an appointment before visiting any of these facilities to avoid long queues and wait. 

That’s all we have for you now. Coronavirus or the COVID-19 infection in the UAE is still dangerous and precaution is our only defence against it. Practice social distancing and do your part to prevent the spread of coronavirus at your workplace. Make sure to get your COVID-19 vaccination in Sharjah from the many centres that provide the facility.

Also, make sure you follow all the COVID-19 SOPs implemented by the government. Failure to do so may lead to hefty COVID-19 fines in the UAE.

If you’re in Dubai and at risk of being exposed to the virus, make sure you know where to get tested for COVID-19 in Dubai. Those of you who wish to visit the capital these days must take into account all the Abu Dhabi entry rules during the pandemic. 

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