Fast visits
Visa medical appointments can be completed in around 15 minutes when the process runs smoothly.
Al Rashidiya Medical Fitness Center | مركز الراشدية للياقة الطبية
Al Rashidiya
A medical centre in Al Rashidiya for residence-visa medical fitness examinations, including visa-renewal blood tests and X-rays. Reviews suggest the process can be very quick—sometimes around 15 minutes—and the centre also handles birth-certificate applications, though visitors should confirm eligibility and opening times before travelling.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
140 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick testing
One reviewer completed two medical tests in less than 15 minutes after the process started.
Clean facility
A long-term visitor described the centre as clean with professional staff.
Birth certificates
Some visitors completed their birth-certificate procedure online in about 15 minutes with staff guidance.
Helpful service
Reviews include examples of reception, nursing and security staff helping visitors through the process.
Nearby parking
A security worker helped one visitor with nearby parking when they had a leg problem.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check eligibility. Confirm that the branch accepts your gender category before travelling; several reviews describe it as women-only.
Verify hours. Check the current hours directly before leaving, especially during Ramadan, because online appointment times were reported as misleading.
Use nearby parking. If the centre parking is full, look near the post office, which reviewers identify as the practical nearby option.
Arrive early. For evening visits, arrive before the token cut-off rather than relying on the later testing-closing time.
Consider online. For a birth certificate, check whether the online process suits you; one review says the physical copy can be couriered.
Confirm requirements. If applying for a birth certificate, confirm all requirements first to avoid a second visit, particularly around pregnancy-related urine testing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
19 33A St
Al Rashidiya, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
Blood Test for Visa Renewal
Visa-renewal blood testing is a commonly mentioned use of the centre.
Pfizer boost
A reviewer said a Pfizer booster was available at the centre as an optional service.
Common Concerns
Painful draws
Several visitors reported pain, bruising or bleeding after blood was taken, sometimes affecting the whole arm.
Unreliable hours
Ramadan and other opening hours were repeatedly reported as inaccurate online, leading to wasted journeys.
Limited parking
Parking inside the centre is limited, and another reviewer described the branch as lacking a parking facility.
Gender confusion
Multiple visitors were turned away after discovering the centre was women-only, despite this not being clearly stated online.
Uneven service
Reception and security received complaints about rude treatment, while other reviews found them helpful.
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The Bottom Line
Al Rashidiya Medical Fitness Center in Al Rashidiya is used for residence-visa medical fitness work, including visa-renewal blood tests and X-rays. Several reviewers describe a fast visit: one completed a visa medical in 15 minutes, while another finished two tests in under 15 minutes. That makes it appealing when the process runs smoothly.
There is also a birth-certificate service, although the reviews show why checking eligibility matters. Some visitors completed the online process in about 15 minutes; another was sent to DHA headquarters after waiting 90 minutes. One review notes that birth certificates can be done online and the physical copy couriered.
A Pfizer booster was also mentioned as an optional service. The main caution is the blood draw. Multiple reviewers reported pain, bruising, bleeding or arm pain afterwards, while others found the nurses gentle and the process professional.
Service at reception and security is uneven too, with both helpful and disrespectful interactions reported. An X-ray machine failure caused one lengthy wait. Check whether this branch is accepting your gender category before setting out: several reviews call it women-only, although older reviews describe family visa visits.
Confirm Ramadan, Friday and daily cut-off times by phone or another official channel, since online hours were repeatedly reported as inaccurate. Parking is limited; reviewers suggest the area near the post office.
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