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PCR Testing Facilities in the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar

From 16 January, all passengers arriving in Ireland from all countries will be required to show a negative result of a pre-departure PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival in the State. Children aged six and under will be exempt from this requirement.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of the PCR testing facilities in each country. Inclusion on this list in not an endorsement of the service by the Embassy of Ireland.

 

Abu Dhabi

Airline

Etihad Airways passengers departing Abu Dhabi, between 1 October 2020 to 31 March 2021, have a complimentary PCR test included with their flights. Visit a Life DX testing facility for further information

UAE Residents

UAE residents can book a drive-through PCR test at one of over 20 screening locations across the UAE by using the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company - SEHA app to book an appointment. Fee of AED 85.

Private Clinics

  • Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital
  • Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital
  • Medeor Hospital
  • NMC Bareen International Hospital
  • Burjeel Medical Centre

 

Dubai

Airline

Emirates Airlines are offering their passengers reduced rates for PCR testing at a number of health clinics across Dubai.

UAE Residents

UAE residents can book a drive-through PCR test at one of over 20 screening locations across the UAE by using the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company - SEHA app to book an appointment. Fee of AED 85.

Private Clinics

 Dubai PCR Testing Centres

  

Kuwait

Drive-through screening centres

  • Sabhan Area
  • Jazeera Airways Park and Fly at Kuwait International Airport
  • Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium

Appointments must be booked through MOH website or app

Private Clinics

  • Al Kuwait Hospital
  • The Kuwait German Laboratory

 

Qatar

Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health have released a list of health facilities approved to conduct PCR tests for COVID-19 in Qatar.

Qatar PCR testing

 

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