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Healthcare in Dubai: All You Need to Know
Mon, January 23, 2023
Practical information and tips to help you navigate the emirate’s world-class healthcare system.
Practical information and tips to help you navigate the emirate’s world-class healthcare system.
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Healthcare-related FDI
Dubai ranked first in the world for the number FDI projects in the healthcare sector in 2021.
Source: DHAUS$5.25bn
Healthcare expenditure
Expenditure on healthcare services reached US$5.25bn in 2019, with private insurance providers accounting for 64% of the total.
Source: DHA100%
Private healthcare coverage
All Dubai residents are covered by private medical insurance.
Source: DHAEverything you need to know about healthcare in Dubai
Facilities
52
Hospitals
Dubai is home to a wide range of world-class private, public and specialty hospitals.
+50,000
Healthcare professionals
In Dubai, patients have access to doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and technicians from around the world.
159,000
Surgeries performed in 2021
Whether it be medical, cosmetic or plastic surgeries, there are a wide variety of clinics and hospitals in Dubai where you can schedule this with experienced surgeons.
CTA Source: DHA6,400
Hospital bed capacity
Dubai has added several new healthcare facilities in recent years to meet growing demand from residents and medical tourists.
CTA Source: DHA630,000
Medical tourists
High-quality of healthcare, excellence infrastructure and cutting-edge medical technologies are among the key factors that are attracting medical tourists to Dubai.
CTA Source:DHAHealthcare services
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