Popular Post Srikumar Posted October 3, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 UPDATED BASED ON THE LATEST REGULATIONS OF 17 JAN 2020 1. DPI / PCR test is mandatory and has to be done 48 hours prior to entering Abu Dhabi. If you continue to stay in Abu Dhabi, then on the 4th day you need to undergo a PCR test. 2. DPI test is done via a small painless prick on your left index finger. DPI report comes within 2 mins of collecting the sample. PCR test is conducted via a nasal swab and the results can take between 24 - 48 hours. 3. The test can be done at the drive through centers located on the Al Faya Truck Road (E75) just off the Ghantoot exit. The drive through centers are available on both sides of the road. Generally the center location in the direction towards E11 has less rush compares to the one on the opposite side of the road. The locations are as follows: Al Faya Road (E75) is the stretch between Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), so you can reach these stations by taking either of these two roads. If you are taking the Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) you would need to take Exit 403 and follow signs for Al Faya Road. If you are on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), take the exit to your right for Al Faya Road or Al Faya Truck Road (E75). Location (from E311 towards E11) : https://goo.gl/maps/wkG1vSq1E2m61qo19 Location (from E11 towards E311) :https://goo.gl/maps/uVZ1hywrzbaFPiBz8 There is no rush in the early hours of the morning and the entire process would take less than 10 minutes. Payment of AED 50 is to be done during the test. Payment is via Card only. Cash is not accepted. No prior booking is needed. Original and valid EID is mandatory for the tests. 4. Alternative is to book an appointment via the SEHA app at various screening centers. Appointments are generally available for the same day and from my recent personal experience if you have an appointment for the same day but at a different timing, say you have an appointment for 1 pm but you are at the screening center at 11 am, they will let you go through. But the same day appointment is a must to take the test. Also, generally there is more rush during the start of the week, but towards the end of the week appointments are easily available. The entire process including waiting in the car can take upto 1 hour depending on the queue. SEHA APP on Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/seha/id436297690 SEHA APP on Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linkdev.seha&hl=en 5. Kids below 12 years of age donot require the test to be done. 6. If the test results states "No Swab" means you are good to enter Abu Dhabi. In the unfortunate event that you dont get this SMS, then I was informed that you need to do the PCR test. Further details need to be checked. 7. if you have taken the COVID19 vaccine, then you don't need to undergo any of the above tests. 8. If you have no symptoms of COVID19, there is nothing to be worried and you can go ahead and take the test. 9. If you have done a prior test you can enter Abu Dhabi from any of the routes including E11, E311, E611, E22, etc. Now, for the main thing whether the trip to Abu Dhabi is worth the above. With a little bit of planning the above can easily be done and ofcourse any offroader who has already had a taste of Abu Dhabi sands would say an overwhelming YES. DISCLAIMER : The above information are subject to change at any time as per the guidelines of the UAE Government 11 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranjan Das Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Good Morning, I'm trying to book an appointment at Ghantoot Screening Center; there are no available slots until Dec 10! Tried SEHA App for test centers in Dubai, no appointments available until Dec 04. Does any one know if negative test results from Private hospitals/testing centers are acceptable to enter Abu Dhabi? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asif Hussain Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Ranjan Das said: Does any one know if negative test results from Private hospitals/testing centers are acceptable to enter Abu Dhabi? PCR test done at any private hospitals with negative result is also accepted to enter Abu Dhabi. The results are valid for 48hours and you should enter before that. PCR test usually takes 24 to 48hrs to get the report, so plan your test accordingly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranjan Das Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Asif Hussain said: PCR test done at any private hospitals with negative result is also accepted to enter Abu Dhabi. The results are valid for 48hours and you should enter before that. PCR test usually takes 24 to 48hrs to get the report, so plan your test accordingly. thank you! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamas Hoffmann Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 Hello Everyone I don't know if anyone used Al Khawaneej testing center but I would highly recommend to avoid this station We spent almost 2 hours waiting to be tested and I asked the security and he said it's kind of normal waiting time here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa8580 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 I went to Sharjah shooting club and was in and out in half an hour .... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) For the January 2021 drives, below are the centers available via the SEHA app (search done 3/12/21). (city walk in dubai seems a nice option!) Edited January 3, 2021 by Niki Patel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaitanya D Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 @Srikumar kindly note as per the SEHA app the latest validity for DPI is reduced to 48 hours only. Hence the information needs to be amended in the advise. Below is screen shot from the SEHA App today 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizwanm2 Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Dear Team, Is this the latest requirement to enter Abu dhabi. Source https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-the-covid-19-outbreak/entry-requirements-to-abu-dhabi-as-of-1-february-2021 Can some one explain what is "DPI test cannot be used to enter Abu dhabi consecutive times" My last DPI test to enter abu dhabi was on 28 Jan. Am i eligible to take DPI test during this week. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa8580 Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Rizwanm2 said: Dear Team, Is this the latest requirement to enter Abu dhabi. Source https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-the-covid-19-outbreak/entry-requirements-to-abu-dhabi-as-of-1-february-2021 Can some one explain what is "DPI test cannot be used to enter Abu dhabi consecutive times" My last DPI test to enter abu dhabi was on 28 Jan. Am i eligible to take DPI test during this week. Yes you are, it only count from 1st of February. So if you do DPI this week, it means next time you go to AD you have to take PCR test. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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