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24 Hour Pharmacies in Dubai: Full List by Area 2025

Dubai keeps several pharmacies open around the clock. This 2026 guide lists 24-hour branches by area so tourists can find medicines fast without guessing.

·5 min read·By the Tovi UAE Team
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Why 24-hour pharmacies matter for visitors

Dubai pharmacies follow strict DHA rules. Most close by 10 pm, yet a handful stay open all night for prescriptions and over-the-counter items. Tourists often need these branches after long flights or late sightseeing.

Deira and Bur Dubai

Life Pharmacy at Dubai Clock Tower, Deira, operates 24 hours. Aster Pharmacy near Al Rigga Metro Station also never closes. Both accept cash and cards and keep common antibiotics and pain relief in stock.

  • Life Pharmacy Clock Tower: open every day, AED 10-15 for most OTC medicines
  • Aster Al Rigga: next to the metro exit, English-speaking staff on duty

Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai

BinSina Pharmacy on Sheikh Zayed Road near Downtown stays open nonstop. Another reliable branch sits inside Dubai Mall, ground floor near the fountains. Both carry travel sickness tablets and sunscreen.

  • BinSina SZR: free parking for 30 minutes, accepts international insurance cards
  • Dubai Mall BinSina: 24-hour counter beside the information desk

JLT, Marina and Tecom

Life Pharmacy in Cluster Y, JLT, and Aster in Marina Mall both run 24 hours. Tecom residents use the BinSina branch on Al Sufouh Road near the metro.

  • Life JLT Cluster Y: AED 25 delivery inside JLT until 2 am
  • Aster Marina Mall: located on level P1 near the car park lifts

Airport and nearby

Inside Terminal 3, a DHA-approved 24-hour pharmacy sits near Gate B24. Outside the airport, Life Pharmacy on Airport Road, opposite Terminal 1 arrivals, never closes.

  • Terminal 3 pharmacy: open to all passengers, AED prices match city branches
  • Airport Road Life: 3-minute drive from T1, accepts AED and cards

Quick tips before you go

Bring your passport or Emirates ID copy for any prescription item. Prices are fixed by MOH and displayed on the shelf. If you need delivery after midnight, call the branch directly; most charge AED 25 within 5 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Dubai pharmacy stays open all night?▾

Life, Aster and BinSina run 24-hour branches in Deira, Downtown, JLT and near the airport.

Do I need a prescription at night?▾

DHA rules apply day and night. Bring your prescription or passport for controlled medicines.

How much is medicine delivery after 11 pm?▾

Most 24-hour branches charge AED 25 for delivery within 5 km until 2 am.

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