Medical Tourism in United Arab Emirates

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Medical tourism in United Arab Emirates: key facts

MapHospitals lists 654 hospitals in United Arab Emirates across 2 cities.
The most listings are in Dubai (379) and Abu Dhabi (275).
5,033 doctors at these hospitals have a profile.
22 hospitals list an accreditation such as JCI or NABH.

Source: MapHospitals directory, November 2026.

Cities

Medical Tourism Cities in United Arab Emirates

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Dubai

379 hospitals

Abu Dhabi

275 hospitals

Treatments

Medical Treatments in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Est. from $200

Stomatology

172 hospitals

Wisdom Tooth Removal, Dental Braces, Dental Scale & Polish

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Est. from $17,300

Pulmonology

123 hospitals

Respiratory Therapy

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Pediatrics

118 hospitals

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Est. from $200

Dermatology

105 hospitals

Laser Treatments, Chemical Peels, Laser Hair Removal

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Est. from $3,300

Gynaecology

87 hospitals

Diagnostic Laparoscopy, IVF, Mastoidectomy

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Est. from $6,500

Cardiology

78 hospitals

Heart Valve Repair, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart Valve Replacement

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Est. from $6,500

Orthopaedics

72 hospitals

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Est. from $3,300

Gastroenterology

72 hospitals

Colonoscopy, Gastrectomy, ERCP(Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography)

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Est. from $1,100

Ophthalmologists

61 hospitals

Corneal Surgery, Low Vision Treatment, Eye Muscle Surgery

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Est. from $2,200

Otorhinolaryngology

61 hospitals

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Est. from $4,400

Urology

54 hospitals

Laparoscopic Nephrectomy, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy

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Est. from $13,000

Neurology

50 hospitals

Cognitive Disorder treatments

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Est. from $6,500

Psychiatry

50 hospitals

Psychiatry Medications, Psychotherapy, Brain-Stimulation Treatments

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Est. from $6,500

Oncology

43 hospitals

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Nephrology

33 hospitals

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Rheumatology

28 hospitals

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Neonatology

27 hospitals

Blood Transfusion

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Podiatry

21 hospitals

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Proctology

21 hospitals

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Hepatology

20 hospitals

Aggressive Surgery

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Microbiology

12 hospitals

Antibacterial Treatment

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Anaesthesiology

9 hospitals

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Otolaryngology

5 hospitals

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Venereology

2 hospitals

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Perinatology

1 hospital

Prenatal Diagnosis, Post-Natal Treatment

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Cost Guide

Cost of Living in United Arab Emirates

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

40%

Cheaper than USA
on average

79%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

AED2,000

Hospital Room
per day

AED200

Budget Hotel
per night

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Food & Dining Costs (AED)

Business Lunch

AED65 ↓2%

US AED66

Budget Meal

AED25 ↓43%

US AED44

Cheap Restaurant

AED30 ↓46%

US AED55

Water Bottle (1.5L)

AED2 ↓73%

US AED7

Coffee (Café)

AED18 ↓2%

US AED18

Groceries (Weekly)

AED350 ↓21%

US AED440

Item	AED	vs US
Business Lunch	65	2% less
Budget Meal	25	43% less
Cheap Restaurant	30	46% less
Water Bottle (1.5L)	2	73% less
Coffee (Café)	18	2% less
Groceries (Weekly)	350	21% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in United Arab Emirates include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs (AED)

Budget Hotel / Night

AED200 ↓39%

US AED330

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

AED550 ↓17%

US AED661

Luxury Hotel / Night

AED1,800

US AED1,468

Airbnb / Month

AED6,000 ↓35%

US AED9,175

Apartment (City Centre)

AED8,000 ↓1%

US AED8,074

Apartment (Outside Centre)

AED4,500 ↓23%

US AED5,872

Item	AED	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	200	39% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	550	17% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	1,800	23% more
Airbnb / Month	6,000	35% less
Apartment (City Centre)	8,000	1% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	4,500	23% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs (AED)

Doctor Consultation

AED250 ↓66%

US AED734

Hospital Room / Day

AED2,000 ↓84%

US AED12,845

Basic Medicine

AED40 ↓27%

US AED55

Travel Health Insurance / Day

AED30 ↓67%

US AED92

Nursing Care / Day

AED600 ↓53%

US AED1,285

Physiotherapy Session

AED300 ↓46%

US AED551

Dental Checkup

AED200 ↓73%

US AED734

Item	AED	vs US
Doctor Consultation	250	66% less
Hospital Room / Day	2,000	84% less
Basic Medicine	40	27% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	30	67% less
Nursing Care / Day	600	53% less
Physiotherapy Session	300	46% less
Dental Checkup	200	73% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in United Arab Emirates costs up to 79% less than the US. A hospital room is just AED2,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs (AED)

Local Transport (Monthly)

AED300

US AED257

Airport Taxi

AED80 ↓60%

US AED202

Taxi per km

AED2 ↓73%

US AED7

Fuel / Litre

AED3 ↓18%

US AED4

Local SIM + Data

AED50 ↓66%

US AED147

Item	AED	vs US
Local Transport (Monthly)	300	17% more
Airport Taxi	80	60% less
Taxi per km	2	73% less
Fuel / Litre	3	18% less
Local SIM + Data	50	66% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs (AED)

Internet / Month

AED350

US AED239

Laundry / Load

AED20

US AED15

Mobile Prepaid / Month

AED75 ↓59%

US AED184

Clothes (Avg.)

AED250

US AED147

Haircut

AED50 ↓46%

US AED92

Movie Ticket

AED45 ↓18%

US AED55

Gym / Month

AED300

US AED202

Beer

AED45

US AED26

Item	AED	vs US
Internet / Month	350	47% more
Laundry / Load	20	36% more
Mobile Prepaid / Month	75	59% less
Clothes (Avg.)	250	70% more
Haircut	50	46% less
Movie Ticket	45	18% less
Gym / Month	300	49% more
Beer	45	75% more

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in United Arab Emirates are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

The UAE has invested billions in building a world-class healthcare infrastructure, positioning itself as the medical tourism hub of the Middle East. Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer cutting-edge technology, internationally recruited doctors, and luxury patient experiences. The UAE attracts medical tourists from across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.

Why the UAE for Medical Tourism?

The UAE offers healthcare that rivals the best in the world, with facilities like Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Mediclinic, and Aster Hospital. The country excels in orthopaedics, cardiology, fertility treatments, and wellness.

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