As part of intensified efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has opened a drive-through COVID-19 testing centre located at the Al Nasr Club for the general public.
Open from 8am to 6.30pm daily for both nationals and residents, the centre enables members of the public to do a five-minute test free of charge without having to leave their car. Test results will be available in 48 hours.
The drive-through facility has a capacity of more than 250 tests per day and caters to senior citizens, pregnant women, people of determination, people with chronic diseases and people with COVID-19 symptoms. The new centre is staffed by highly-trained medical personnel.
To book an appointment, call DHA on 800DHA (800342). Once you are registered, you will receive a confirmation text message. The text message and the person’s Emirates ID should be presented at the drive-through centre.
Following verification, DHA medical personnel will approach the car to take a nasal swab in a procedure that lasts about five minutes. Results can be viewed within 48 hours of the test by downloading the DHA app and pressing ‘Lab Results’ under Patient Services’.
As with other essential purposes, it is necessary to register for permission on www.dxbpermit.gov.ae/permits to leave home for the test, as per the directives of the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai. People should also take essential precautions including wearing face masks and gloves. No more than three passengers are permitted to be in a car when conducting tests.
If tested positive, patients are advised to strictly isolate themselves at home and avoid interactions with others. The DHA will contact them in a shortly after for further procedures. If not contacted within 24 hours after receiving the positive result, they should call 800DHA (800342).