Quick testing
One visitor completed a family visa medical in 10–13 minutes and received results within an hour.
Al Baraha Smart Center for Government Services and Medical Examination - EHS
Deira
Al Baraha Smart Center in Deira handles residency visa medical tests and related government services, including Emirates ID biometrics and typing. Reviews point to a clean, well-organised facility where many visitors complete medical procedures quickly, with staff often explaining each step clearly.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,643 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Clean facility
Cleanliness is a consistent strength, including a recent review describing the facility as clean while handling many visitors.
Clear guidance
Registration staff are credited with explaining every step, answering questions and keeping the process smooth.
Gentle sampling
A needle-phobic visitor described the blood-sample collection as especially reassuring and helpful.
Helpful departments
Positive reviews cover reception, security, cashiers, customer service and medical staff rather than just one counter.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. Verify opening days directly before travelling; one visitor drove an hour after weekend appointments were confirmed in the EHS app.
Ask fees. Ask for the document-printing charge before authorising printing, since one review says the price was announced afterwards.
Allow time. Even though many visits are fast, plan for a possible 30-minute queue rather than relying on a 10-minute turnaround.
Track results. Keep your notification and follow-up details, especially if repeat sputum or blood tests are requested and results do not arrive promptly.
Consider walk-in. For the Kuwait visa endorsement service, a reviewer used the walk-in option and completed the process within 20 minutes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Gate No. 2, Preventive Medicine Bldg., near Al Baraha Hospital Al Baraha
Al Baraha - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Emirates ID biometric
The centre is also mentioned for Emirates ID biometric services, with a visit area available for people completing the process.
VIP service
VIP service is described as a faster option, with one review saying the visit took no more than 10 minutes.
Kuwait Visa (out of country travel) Endorsement
A walk-in typing service was used for Kuwait visa endorsement, with the reviewer reporting completion within 20 minutes.
copy of my birth certificate
One visitor used the centre to apply for a replacement copy of a birth certificate lost nearly 20 years earlier.
visa medical refund
The centre is mentioned for visa medical refund processing, with reviews describing clear guidance through the procedure.
Common Concerns
Queue delays
One review reported 30-minute queues, while older feedback described 20–30 people waiting with only one counter working.
Unclear fees
Printing charges were reportedly disclosed only after the documents had been printed.
App mismatch
An EHS app booking reportedly confirmed weekend appointments even though the facility was closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Mixed courtesy
Several reviews praise the staff, but others describe rude or unresponsive interactions at reception, cashier and document-verification counters.
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The Bottom Line
Al Baraha Smart Center in Deira is used for residency visa medical tests, blood sampling and other government-service steps. Reviews also mention Emirates ID biometrics, visa-medical refunds, Kuwait visa endorsement and a birth-certificate copy application, so it can be useful when several formalities sit around the same residency process. Speed is the main attraction, though it is not guaranteed.
One family finished a visa medical in 10–13 minutes and received results within an hour; another Kuwait endorsement visit took 20 minutes, with a walk-in typing option. The facility is repeatedly described as clean, and visitors often say staff guide them clearly from reception through testing. Blood-sample collection also received especially reassuring feedback from a needle-phobic visitor.
Build in some flexibility. A recent review reports a 30-minute queue, and older feedback describes a much longer wait when only one counter was operating. Printing costs may not be explained until after the documents are printed, so ask first.
Results can also vary: one visitor waited five days after repeat sputum and blood tests. Finally, check operating days independently before setting out; an EHS app reportedly confirmed weekend appointments even though the centre was closed then.