UAE authorities are offering laser-based DPI (Diffractive Phase Interferometry) testing services at various medical centres across the country to ensure the provision of the best possible healthcare facilities to citizens and residents. The UAE has been taking necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of all community members against COVID-19.

Here is an updated list of all the DPI Laser test centre locations across the UAE:

Abu Dhabi

1. Zayed Sports City

2. Al Manhal

Al Dhafra

1. Madinat Zayed

2. Ghayathi

3. Al Mifra

Al Ain

1. Al Sarooj

2. Asharej

3. Al Hili

Dubai

1. City Walk

2. Mina Rashid

3. Al Khawaneej

4. Al Ghantout

Sharjah: Bait Matwahhed

Ajman: Emirates Hospitality Centre

Umm Al Quwain: Bait Matwahhed

Ras Al Khaimah: Dafan Al Khor

Fujairah: On F19, Anajaimat-Dibba Road

These testing centres are offering the DPI test at a cost of Dh50. All UAE residents are required to present their Emirates ID and mobile number to perform the test at both drive-through centre as well as regular screening centre. After collecting the necessary information, the medical representative at the centre will take a small sample of your blood through a prick test. It will be similar to a blood sugar test.

Once the prick test is completed, the result will be sent by the authorities through SMS to your registered mobile number. As per reports, the results are generated within a few minutes.

What is the process?

The validity of a DPI test is for 24 hours, which will allow residents to enter the emirate within the stipulated time. People cannot use a DPI test for two consecutive times to enter Abu Dhabi.

For people staying in Abu Dhabi for a longer duration, the authorities have called for a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test on Day 3 and Day 7 of their stay in the emirate. This rule is applicable only when people are staying in Abu Dhabi for seven or more days.