Uncover your family’s past and trace your genetic origins with a simple cheek swab—right here in the UAE.
Have you ever wondered about the story hidden in your DNA? Where did your ancestors live hundreds of years ago? What diverse ethnic threads come together to make you who you are today? The Ancestry DNA Test at DNA Labs UAE offers a fascinating window into your personal history. Using advanced genetic analysis, we help you trace your lineage, understand your ethnic makeup, and connect with your heritage—all from the heart of Dubai.
What is the Ancestry DNA Test?
This test, also known as a genealogical or ethnicity DNA test, analyzes specific markers across your entire genome to estimate your ancestral origins. By comparing your unique DNA fingerprint to extensive global reference populations, we can provide a detailed breakdown of the regions and ethnicities that constitute your genetic heritage.
This is an informational and educational test designed for personal discovery. It does not provide any medical or health-related information but instead focuses purely on your deep ancestral past, helping you build a richer picture of your family tree.
Who is This Test For?
This test is for anyone in the UAE with a curiosity about their roots and a desire to understand their place in the world.
- The Curious Expatriate: The UAE is a melting pot of cultures. If you are an expatriate living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah, this test can help you reconnect with your ancestral homeland and understand the journey your family took to get here.
- The Third-Culture Individual: Many people raised in the UAE feel connected to multiple cultures without fully belonging to one. An ancestry test can help clarify the diverse genetic threads that make up your unique identity.
- The Family Historian: For those already building a family tree, DNA evidence can confirm family lore, break through genealogical brick walls, and potentially connect you with distant relatives.
- The Adopted Person: For individuals who were adopted, an ancestry DNA test can be a meaningful first step in learning about their biological heritage and ethnic background.
- The Gift Seeker: Looking for a unique and deeply personal gift? An ancestry DNA kit offers a journey of self-discovery that no material item can match.
What You Will Discover
Your comprehensive ancestry report provides a detailed and fascinating breakdown of your genetic origins.
- Ethnicity Estimate: A percentage-based breakdown of your genetic makeup, showing the regions and populations your DNA matches with around the world. This may include percentages for:
- Middle Eastern: Including Arabian Peninsula, Levant, and Persian regions.
- European: Covering Southern, Northern, Eastern, and Western European populations.
- South Asian: Including Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, and broader regional groups.
- African: Identifying specific West African, East African, or North African ethnic groups.
- East Asian & Central Asian: Covering Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other regional ancestries.
- Native American & Oceanian: Where relevant to your heritage.
- Ancestral Regions & Migration: Identification of specific countries or areas where your ancestors likely lived, helping you understand your family’s migration patterns over generations.
- Deep Lineage Insights: Information that can help you understand both your deep paternal (direct father’s line) and maternal (direct mother’s line) ancestry, tracing pathways back thousands of years.
- Connection to Heritage: A tangible link to your family’s past, providing context for cultural traditions, family stories, and historical events.
How It Works
The process is simple, private, and can be started from the comfort of your home anywhere in the UAE.
- Order Your Kit: Purchase the test online through our secure portal, or visit any DNA Labs UAE center in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah to collect your kit in person.
- Simple Sample Collection: The test uses a painless and non-invasive cheek swab (buccal swab). There is no blood involved, and the simple instructions make it easy to do at home or at one of our centers. Just avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for 30 minutes beforehand.
- Return the Sample: Mail your sample back to us using the pre-addressed envelope provided, or drop it off at any of our collection centers. Your privacy is protected with a unique barcode, not your name.
- Laboratory Analysis: Our state-of-the-art, ISO-accredited laboratory processes your DNA sample using advanced genetic analysis techniques.
- Receive Your Results: Your confidential ancestry report will be delivered securely via email and can be accessed through our online patient portal within the stated turnaround time.
Price & Packages
Ancestry DNA Test Price: 1,500 AED
This all-inclusive price covers the complete ancestry analysis, the secure testing kit with painless cheek swab, and your detailed digital report delivered confidentially. DNA Labs UAE offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
Note: This test is specifically for ancestry and genealogical information. For health-related genetic insights, please view our Wellness and Carrier Screening packages.
Why Choose DNA Labs UAE?
Choosing a trusted local provider for your ancestry journey ensures accuracy, privacy, and a deep understanding of the region’s unique demographic landscape.
Local Expertise for a Global Community
DNA Labs UAE is a homegrown laboratory network serving the diverse population of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates. We understand the specific interests of residents from the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and Africa, and our testing processes are designed to provide relevant and meaningful insights for all.
Accreditation You Can Trust
Your search for a reliable “dna test dubai” ends at a lab that meets the highest international standards. DNA Labs UAE is accredited under the ISO 15189:2023 Quality Management System, the global standard specifically for medical laboratories. This accreditation ensures the technical competence, accuracy, and reliability of our testing processes. You can verify our commitment to quality by viewing our ISO 15189:2023 certificate [PDF] .
Absolute Privacy and Confidentiality
Your genetic data is deeply personal. We adhere to strict UAE data protection laws to ensure your information is handled with the utmost confidentiality. Your sample is identified only by a barcode, and your data is never shared without your explicit consent.
A Simple, Halal-Conscious Method
We use a painless cheek swab for sample collection, which is non-invasive and universally acceptable, respecting all cultural and religious considerations in the UAE. No blood is required.
Convenience and Accessibility
With multiple collection centers across the UAE and the option for at-home sample collection by mail, we make it easy and convenient for you to embark on your journey of discovery.
Important Disclaimer
The Ancestry DNA Test is intended for informational, educational, and recreational purposes. It is not a medical test and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.
The results provide estimates based on current population genetics research and databases, which continue to evolve over time. This test is not a substitute for professional genealogical research or legal documentation regarding ancestry. DNA Labs UAE encourages customers to use these results as a starting point for their own family history exploration.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the price of the Ancestry DNA test in Dubai and the UAE?
The price for the Ancestry DNA Test at DNA Labs UAE is 1,500 AED. This all-inclusive price covers the testing kit, laboratory analysis, and your detailed digital ancestry report.
2. How is this test different from a medical DNA test?
A medical DNA test looks for specific genetic variants linked to health conditions, disease risks, or carrier status. An ancestry DNA test analyzes different parts of your DNA to estimate your ethnic origins and connect you with your genealogical past. It does not provide any health information.
3. Is a blood sample required for the ancestry test?
No. This test uses a simple, painless cheek swab (buccal swab). It is quick, hygienic, and can be performed on adults and children alike, making it a comfortable experience for everyone.
4. Is the cheek swab collection method Halal?
Yes, absolutely. The use of a cheek swab for DNA collection is non-invasive and does not involve blood, making it permissible and comfortable for all individuals in the UAE.
5. How long does it take to get the ancestry test results?
The laboratory analysis takes a few weeks from the time your sample is received at our facility. You will be notified via email and WhatsApp as soon as your secure report is ready in our patient portal.
6. Will you share my DNA data with anyone?
Your privacy is our priority. Your genetic data is anonymized and used solely for the purpose of your test. We do not share your personal information or DNA data with third parties without your explicit, written consent, in full compliance with UAE law.
7. How accurate is the ethnicity estimate?
Ethnicity estimates are highly informative and based on comparing your DNA to large reference populations. As scientific research and global databases grow, these estimates can become more refined over time. The results provide a robust and fascinating overview of your ancestral origins.
8. Can this test be used for legal purposes, like a visa or inheritance claim?
No. This test is for informational and educational use only. It is not a legal DNA test and cannot be used as evidence for paternity, inheritance, immigration, or any other legal proceeding.
9. Can I take this test if I was adopted?
Yes. Many people who were adopted find an ancestry DNA test to be a meaningful first step in learning about their biological heritage and ethnic background.
10. Do I need to prepare in any way before taking the sample?
No special preparation is needed. Just avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for 30 minutes prior to collecting your cheek swab to ensure a clean sample.
11. Where can I get an ancestry DNA test near me in Abu Dhabi or Sharjah?
DNA Labs UAE has multiple collection centers across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. You can visit any of our locations, or order a kit online to collect your sample at home and mail it to us.
12. How is this test different from the standard premarital screening in the UAE?
The mandatory premarital screening in the UAE focuses on genetic blood disorders (like sickle cell and thalassemia) and infectious diseases (like HIV and Hepatitis). Ancestry testing is a separate, optional, and private test focused purely on your ethnic and genealogical origins.
