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UAE Healthcare Guide

Mandatory health insurance for all residents. World-class hospitals. Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic affiliates.

🏥 Healthcare System

🛡️ Mandatory Insurance

ALL residents must have health insurance
Employer provides for employees
• Dubai: DHA (Dubai Health Authority) regulates
• Abu Dhabi: DOH (Dept. of Health) regulates
• Minimum plan: Essential Benefits Plan (EBP)

🏨 Top Hospitals

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Mediclinic (largest private chain)
NMC Health
Aster DM Healthcare
Burjeel
• Public: Rashid Hospital, Tawam Hospital

💰 Costs

With insurance: AED 50-150 co-pay per visit
Without insurance: AED 300-800+ per visit
Insurance cost: AED 3,000-15,000/year
Dental: Often separate plan
Pharmacy: Medicines subsidized with insurance

📋 Key Facts

  • Emergency: 998 (ambulance). 999 (police). A&E departments at all major hospitals.
  • Medical tourism: UAE attracts 350,000+ medical tourists/year. Dental, cosmetic, eye surgery popular.
  • Emiratis: Free government healthcare at public hospitals.
  • Pharmacies: Aster Pharmacy, Life Pharmacy — everywhere. Some medications need UAE prescription.
  • Quality: JCI-accredited hospitals. Many Western-trained doctors. English widely spoken.