United Arab Emirates
Health & Emergencies

Healthcare Guide: United Arab Emirates

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UAE offers excellent international medical care with ultra-modern hospitals. System is first-class.

Risk Indicators

Low
Health Risk
Excellent
Hospital Quality
Low
Security Risk
AED (UAE Dirham)
Local Currency

What to Know Before You Travel

Healthcare System

Public System

The public system delivers excellent care. Tourists should use private clinics.

Private Network

Private clinics in Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer internationally excellent care.

Estimated Medical Costs

ServiceEstimated Cost
General practice visit200-500 AED
Emergency room500-1,500 AED
Hospitalization (per day)2,000-8,000 AED
Emergency surgery12,000-60,000 AED
Ambulance400-800 AED
Raio-X250-600 AED
Exames de sangue200-400 AED

* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.

Recommended Hospitals

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Private
Abu Dhabi
World-class private hospital
Emirates Hospital Private
Dubai
Quality private hospital

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are modern and well stocked with international medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for United Arab Emirates. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.

The main emergency number in United Arab Emirates is 999. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.

The public system delivers excellent care. Tourists should use private clinics.

Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 200-500 AED, while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.

Pharmacies are modern and well stocked with international medication.

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