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🇦🇪 Healthcare in United Arab Emirates

Mixed Public/Private · WHO Ranking #27

System
Mixed Public/Private
WHO Ranking
#27
Life Expectancy
78.2
Health Spending
5.5%
of GDP
Currency
AED
AED

Cities in United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Dubai

Average Procedure Costs

ProcedureCategoryAvg Cost (USD)
VaccinationGeneral$58
Prescription drugs (monthly avg)General$104
Blood testDiagnostic$116
Therapy sessionMental Health$116
Eye examVision$123
Dental cleaningDental$139
EKGDiagnostic$144
Doctor visitGeneral$151
ExtractionDental$164
FillingDental$175
Allergy testDiagnostic$183
ContactsVision$202
Annual checkupGeneral$213
MammogramDiagnostic$222
X-rayDiagnostic$231
PsychiatristMental Health$231
GlassesVision$245
Specialist visitGeneral$274
UltrasoundDiagnostic$359
Root canalDental$800
AmbulanceEmergency$854
CT scanDiagnostic$951
CrownDental$961
ER visitEmergency$1,568
MRIDiagnostic$1,617
ColonoscopyDiagnostic$1,940
Prenatal careMaternity$2,038
Hospital stayEmergency$2,105
LASIKVision$2,648
Cataract surgerySurgery$2,821
BracesDental$3,764
ICU dayEmergency$5,486
Normal deliveryMaternity$8,661
IVFMaternity$9,604
Gallbladder removalSurgery$11,895
C-sectionMaternity$14,372
AppendectomySurgery$21,772
Hip replacementSurgery$25,350
Knee replacementSurgery$32,338
Heart bypassSurgery$74,490

Insurance Options

Public / Government
$280/mo$500 deductible

Government-subsidized basic coverage with moderate copays and limited provider choice.

Private Basic
$280/mo$2,925 deductible

Basic private insurance covering outpatient visits, diagnostics, and hospital stays. Moderate copays apply.

Private Premium
$525/mo$975 deductible

Comprehensive private coverage including dental, vision, mental health, and specialist care with minimal copays.

Expat / International
$420/mo$1,950 deductible

International health insurance for expatriates. Covers emergency evacuation, repatriation, and worldwide provider access.

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