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Medical Treatments in Dubai

Dubai is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Microbiology

Perinatology

Anaesthesiology

Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Dubai

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

43%

Cheaper than USA
on average

80%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

AED1,900

Hospital Room
per day

AED190

Budget Hotel
per night

Show US comparison

Food & Dining Costs (AED)

Business Lunch

AED62 ↓6%

US AED66

Budget Meal

AED24 ↓46%

US AED44

Cheap Restaurant

AED29 ↓47%

US AED55

Water Bottle (1.5L)

AED2 ↓73%

US AED7

Coffee (Café)

AED17 ↓7%

US AED18

Groceries (Weekly)

AED333 ↓24%

US AED440

Item	AED	vs US
Business Lunch	62	6% less
Budget Meal	24	46% less
Cheap Restaurant	29	47% less
Water Bottle (1.5L)	2	73% less
Coffee (Café)	17	7% less
Groceries (Weekly)	333	24% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Dubai 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

AED190 ↓42%

US AED330

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

AED523 ↓21%

US AED661

Luxury Hotel / Night

AED1,710

US AED1,468

Airbnb / Month

AED5,700 ↓38%

US AED9,175

Apartment (City Centre)

AED7,600 ↓6%

US AED8,074

Apartment (Outside Centre)

AED4,275 ↓27%

US AED5,872

Item	AED	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	190	42% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	523	21% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	1,710	16% more
Airbnb / Month	5,700	38% less
Apartment (City Centre)	7,600	6% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	4,275	27% 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

AED238 ↓68%

US AED734

Hospital Room / Day

AED1,900 ↓85%

US AED12,845

Basic Medicine

AED38 ↓31%

US AED55

Travel Health Insurance / Day

AED29 ↓68%

US AED92

Nursing Care / Day

AED570 ↓56%

US AED1,285

Physiotherapy Session

AED285 ↓48%

US AED551

Dental Checkup

AED190 ↓74%

US AED734

Item	AED	vs US
Doctor Consultation	238	68% less
Hospital Room / Day	1,900	85% less
Basic Medicine	38	31% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	29	68% less
Nursing Care / Day	570	56% less
Physiotherapy Session	285	48% less
Dental Checkup	190	74% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Dubai costs up to 80% less than the US. A hospital room is just AED1,900/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)

AED285

US AED257

Airport Taxi

AED76 ↓62%

US AED202

Taxi per km

AED2 ↓73%

US AED7

Fuel / Litre

AED3 ↓18%

US AED4

Local SIM + Data

AED48 ↓67%

US AED147

Item	AED	vs US
Local Transport (Monthly)	285	11% more
Airport Taxi	76	62% less
Taxi per km	2	73% less
Fuel / Litre	3	18% less
Local SIM + Data	48	67% 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

AED333

US AED239

Laundry / Load

AED19

US AED15

Mobile Prepaid / Month

AED71 ↓61%

US AED184

Clothes (Avg.)

AED238

US AED147

Haircut

AED48 ↓48%

US AED92

Movie Ticket

AED43 ↓22%

US AED55

Gym / Month

AED285

US AED202

Beer

AED43

US AED26

Item	AED	vs US
Internet / Month	333	40% more
Laundry / Load	19	29% more
Mobile Prepaid / Month	71	61% less
Clothes (Avg.)	238	62% more
Haircut	48	48% less
Movie Ticket	43	22% less
Gym / Month	285	41% more
Beer	43	67% more

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Dubai 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.

Dubai is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in United Arab Emirates. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.

Why Choose Dubai for Medical Treatment?

Dubai has positioned itself as a luxury medical tourism destination with Dubai Healthcare City, a dedicated free zone housing hundreds of clinics and hospitals. The city excels in dental tourism, cosmetic procedures, fertility treatments, and orthopaedics. The experience is complemented by world-class hospitality.

Medical Tourism in Dubai

Patients from around the world travel to Dubai for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.

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