How to donate blood in UAE?

Donating blood helps everyone, including the donor, with blood donation known to improve health.

The blood can be separated into several components, benefiting others at different levels.

How safe is it? 
Medics have assured people that blood donation is completely safe, even during COVID-19.

All you may be left with is a small bruise, with the body replenishing the blood in 24 hours.

The high safety standards practiced by health professionals ensure no exposure to diseases.

Who can donate blood?
1. good general health.
2. Age group 18-65 years 
3. Weight over 50kg 
4. Healthy blood pressure.
5. Heart rate should be between 50 to 100 bpm 
6. Temperature below 37C
If you are pregnant or lactating, avoid donating blood.

How to donate blood? 
1. Book an appointment.
Call DHA on 800 342 
HAAD on 800 50 or 
MOHAP on 800 111 11.

2. Arrive at the centre of your choice.
3. Sign a consent form.
4. Get a basic health check.
5. Donate blood.
6. Once you are done, relax for a while at the centre.

It is important to take care of your diet, especially during the first 24 hours after donating blood.
A donor card is issued.

Blood donation centres in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, Khalidiya
Sunday to Thursday, 7am to 9:30pm
Saturday 7am to 2:30pm 
Call 02-8191700

Al Ain Regional Blood Bank, Al Jimi
Sunday to Thursday, 8am to 10pm
Saturday 10am to 6pm 
Call 03-7074567

Dubai
Latifa Hospital, Dubai Blood Donation Centre
Sunday to Thursday
7am 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm

Sheikh Rashid Bin Maktoum Hall, Al Wasl Club
Sunday to Thursday, 2:30pm to 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm

Kuwait Hospital, Al Baraha
(This is an MOHAP centre)
Call: 04-2710000

Sharjah
Blood Transfusion and Research Centre
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Al Muweilah
Call: 06-5582111
Toll Free: 800 25663

Al Dhaid Hospital
Near Al Dhaid Public Library
Call: 06-8828777
Khorfakkan Hospital, Yarmouk, Sharjah
Call: 09-2081200

Fujairah 
Kalba Hospital
Call: 09-2775555

Dibba Hospital
Call: 09-2061500

Umm Al Quwain 
Umm Al Quwain Hospital
Call: 06-7060500

Ral Al Khaimah 
Saqr Hospital, Al Juwais
Call: 07-2223666

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