How Good Is The Healthcare System In Dubai?

How Good Is the Healthcare System in Dubai:

Dubai has one of the best public healthcare systems in the world. Dubai Health Authority (DHA) oversees health services in Dubai. It is responsible for public and private health care.

Dubai Health Authority manages every aspect of healthcare, including

• Various health initiatives
• Supporting private medical practices
• Medical education and training programs

 When it comes to healthcare, the UAE healthcare system ranks in the top 50 in the world.

Dubai has four public hospitals:

• Dubai Hospital
• Rashid Hospital
• Latifa Hospital
• Hatta Hospital

These four hospitals have the best medical facilities and highly qualified Staff. All of these hospitals offer inpatient and outpatient services.  

 

Public and Private Health Care:

The Emirati nationals have access to free and low-cost healthcare. Emirati citizens only comprise 15% of Dubai’s population, with an overwhelming 85% being expats.

Non-residents need to have a national card to access public healthcare. However, they also have to pay more than the nationals. The standard of public healthcare is very high in Dubai. Private hospitals offer the most advanced facilities, where you get appointments and treatment much faster than public hospitals.  

 

Dubai’s Medical Tourism:

Dubai is No.6 in the world for medical tourism, as it has one of the best medical facilities in the world. While Dubai’s medical tourism ranked No. 1 in the MENA region. Millions of people travel to Dubai for various medical treatments, including:

• Cosmetic and Plastic surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Dentistry
• Weight loss management
• Bariatric surgery
• Dermatology
• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Fertility treatment

 

For more information about medical tourism in Dubai, you can visit the Dubai Health Experience (DXH) website, which is managed by the Dubai Health Authority. 

How you can get public healthcare in Dubai:

Anyone working in Dubai can apply for public healthcare coverage. According to UAE law, employers must provide basic health insurance to all foreigners legally working here. After acquiring a national health card, you can only get medical care in public hospitals.

To apply for health care, you need:

1. Your Emirates ID number
2. Passport details
3. Residence visa
4. Two passport photos
5. A copy of your tenancy contract
6. A completed application card
7. AED 320 for adults and children under 10 pay just AED 120