The DHA (Dubai Health Authority) announced launch of Seasonal Influenza Campaign on Wednesday. The campaign has been launched with objective in sight of raising awareness among people of the Emirate regarding importance of vaccinations, especially during the global health crisis of Covid-19.

Dr Farida Al Khaja, CEO of DHA’s Clinical Support Services and Nursing Sector noted the aim of campaign as encouraging community members to get vaccinated. This is especially important for people who are at a higher risk of influenza complications. She further said that for ensuring this goal the DHA is offering seasonal influenza vaccination across its primary health care centres and medical fitness centres for a fee of AED 50. This would be for all Dubai residents and would be free of charge for Emirati nationals and residents aged 65 and above, children below five-years-old, pregnant women and people of determination. 

DHA is offering vaccinations on walk-in basis in three DHA Medical Fitness Centres in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Uptown Mirdif and City Walk (Smart Salem Centre) from Sunday to Thursday from 7:00am to 7:30pm. Dr Al Khaja said that Emiratis and residents can also call 800DHA (800342) to book an appointment for vaccination across many DHA Primary Healthcare Centres including Al Badaa, Al Lusaily, Al Mankhool, Al Safa, Nad Al Sheba, Zabeel, Mizhar and Twar primary health care centres which are open Sunday to Thursday from 7:30am to 9:30pm.

Al Mamzar Health Centre, that is especially for women and pregnant women only is also open from 7:30am to 9:30pm. Al Barsha and Nad Al Hamr, the 24/7 centres will only offer vaccination services between 7:30am to 9:30pm. People can contact 800DHA (800342) for further information on the locations and timings of DHA’s vaccination services.

FACT BOX: Vaccination Fees –

Free of charge for: Emiratis; Elders above 65-years; Children under five-years; People of Determination; Pregnant women

AED50 for Dubai expats who are not from any of the above categories.