Fast process
Several visitors reported completing registration and vaccination in about 10 minutes, with one finishing in six minutes.
Rashid Complex
DHA COVID Vaccination Center Oud Metha in Rashid Complex is a walk-in and appointment-based centre for COVID vaccinations, including booster shots and Pfizer doses for children. Reviews describe a spacious, clearly organised setup where many visitors completed registration and vaccination in around 10 to 15 minutes.
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Several visitors reported completing registration and vaccination in about 10 minutes, with one finishing in six minutes.
Children’s areas included balloons, face painting, mascots and colouring activities to make vaccination less intimidating.
Reviews repeatedly mention ample or spacious free parking within or outside the centre.
Separate sections, signboards and staff guidance help first-time visitors find the right registration and vaccination area.
Families and individuals use separate buildings, with facilities that reviewers found accessible for wheelchairs and baby strollers.
Even visitors who mentioned queues said people were generally processed quickly once inside.
Check timings. Verify the current schedule before leaving; one visitor found the centre closed at 7:40pm despite expecting an 8pm closing.
Bring ID. For a booster, check the latest document rules and carry your original passport or Emirates ID as applicable.
Arrive early. Allow extra time for parking and registration; reviews suggest arriving 10 to 30 minutes before an appointment.
Expect queues. Walk-ins were accepted in several reviews, but appointment holders may have priority and one visitor advised allowing up to 90 minutes.
Use metro. If you are not driving, the centre was described as about 10 minutes from Oud Metha metro station, though taxi access drew criticism.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Booster vaccination is repeatedly mentioned, including visits by senior citizens and late-day appointments.
Reviews mention Pfizer doses for adults and children, including children under 12.
Several reviews describe arriving without an appointment, though appointment holders may receive priority.
Children under 12 were given dedicated registration and vaccination rooms.
The rear exit can mean a long walk in direct sun back to front parking, which is awkward with children.
One reviewer found the centre difficult to reach without a car and said a taxi may be inconvenient.
A visitor arrived before the published closing time but was told the location no longer opened, so schedules should be checked before travelling.
The Bottom Line
DHA COVID Vaccination Center Oud Metha in Rashid Complex is geared towards straightforward COVID vaccination, with reviews mentioning first, second and booster shots, Pfizer doses, and dedicated arrangements for children. Many visitors describe an organised process that takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes, although walk-in waits can vary. Families are a strong fit.
Reviews mention separate access or rooms for families, women and children, plus balloons, face painting, mascots and colouring activities around the children’s vaccination experience. One parent said the setup helped turn the post-jab period into something fun rather than frightening. Parking is a clear advantage: several visitors found it ample, spacious and free.
The centre was also described as accessible for wheelchairs and baby strollers, with signboards and staff directing people between sections. If you are coming by public transport, one review places it about 10 minutes from Oud Metha metro station. The main practical drawback is the exit.
Cars parked at the front may require a walk from the rear exit under the hot sun, especially uncomfortable with children. Timing information in the reviews is historical and conflicted, so confirm current hours and document requirements before setting out.