Indicative price guide · Abu Dhabi
Cataract Surgery Cost in Abu Dhabi: Indicative Range.
67 providers listed under Eye Care & Ophthalmology · 15–30 minutes per eye · Listings updated 18 October 2026
The indicative range for cataract surgery in Abu Dhabi is AED 4,500 to AED 18,000. The ranges marked indicative on this page are indicative figures compiled by Zavis. They are not taken from a published price list and are not quotes: each provider sets its own prices, so ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote before you book. The UAE Open Healthcare Directory lists 67 providers under Eye Care & Ophthalmology in Abu Dhabi.
Providers publish prices for cataract surgery in Dubai.
Indicative range in Abu Dhabi
Lower end
AED 4,500
Upper end
AED 18,000
About Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery removes the clouded natural lens of the eye and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). It is a very commonly performed operation. Phacoemulsification is the usual technique.
Duration
15–30 minutes per eye
Recovery
1–2 weeks (most activities), 4–6 weeks (full)
Anaesthesia
local
Setting
day-case
What to expect
The eye is numbed with drops. A tiny incision is made, and ultrasound energy breaks up the cloudy lens. The fragments are suctioned out and a new IOL is inserted. The incision self-seals. Each eye is done separately, usually 1–2 weeks apart. Surgery takes 15–30 minutes.
Cataract Surgery: published prices and indicative ranges by city
A row marked published gives the range of prices that providers in that city list on their own websites. The other rows are Zavis's indicative ranges. Neither shows that care is priced lower in one city than in another: only written quotes from providers can show that.
Sources: Published prices on this page are the ones each provider lists on its own website, read between 14 October 2026 and 29 October 2026. A listed price is not a quote: a package covers only what the provider says it covers, and the pages do not all say whether VAT is included. Confirm the price and what it includes with the provider before you book. How Zavis sources prices.
| City | Figure | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 14,000 to AED 24,000Published prices | View |
| Abu Dhabi(current) | AED 4,500 to AED 18,000Indicative range | Viewing |
| Sharjah | AED 3,000 to AED 14,000Indicative range | View |
| Ajman | AED 3,000 to AED 12,000Indicative range | View |
| Ras Al Khaimah | AED 3,500 to AED 13,000Indicative range | View |
| Fujairah | AED 3,500 to AED 12,000Indicative range | View |
| Umm Al Quwain | AED 3,000 to AED 11,000Indicative range | View |
| Al Ain | AED 3,500 to AED 14,000Indicative range | View |
Insurance
Whether insurance pays for cataract surgery depends on your plan. Ask your insurer what your plan covers and what you would pay before you book.
Eye Care & Ophthalmology providers in Abu Dhabi
The UAE Open Healthcare Directory lists 67 providers under Eye Care & Ophthalmology in Abu Dhabi. Listed in the directory's review-weighted order: the rating and the number of Google reviews together. A listing here does not mean the provider performs this procedure or charges within the range above: ask the provider.
Ultralasik Eye Center
6 Fatima Bint Mubarak St - Al Danah - E8 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
4.9 ★ (578)
Royal Spanish Center Lasik Eyes & Cosmetic
villa 216 - villa 216 Al Falah St - Al Bateen - W17 03 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
4.7 ★ (773)
Rivoli Eye Zone (branch OF Magrabi Optical Company (L.L.C) - Branch OF Abu Dhabi - Yas Mall 2
G-114 Ground Floor, Near Etisalat, Cinema Car parking, Yas Mall - جزيرة ياس - ياس جنوب 1 - أبو ظبي - United Arab Emirates
4.8 ★ (102)
Rivoli Eye Zone (branch OF Magrabi Optical Company (L.L.C) - Branch OF Abu Dhabi - Bawabat Alsharq Mall
RA037 Ground Floor - Mall - next to Aldo Accessories - بني ياس - بوابة الشرق - أبو ظبي - United Arab Emirates
4.8 ★ (73)
Bascom Palmer August Medical Eye Institute
Abu Dhabi - Mohamed Bin Zayed City - ME7 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
5.0 ★ (43)
Rivoli Eye Zone (branch OF Magrabi Optical Company (L.L.C) - Branch OF Abudhabi - Dalma Mall
GR109, Ground Floor - opposite 2XL Main Entrance - مدينة أبوظبى الصناعية - ايكاد 1 - أبو ظبي - United Arab Emirates
4.8 ★ (26)
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Cataract Surgery in Abu Dhabi: FAQ
How much does cataract surgery cost in Abu Dhabi?
The indicative range for cataract surgery in Abu Dhabi is AED 4,500 to AED 18,000. The ranges marked indicative on this page are indicative figures compiled by Zavis. They are not taken from a published price list and are not quotes: each provider sets its own prices, so ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote before you book.
How do I get an actual price for cataract surgery in Abu Dhabi?
Ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote, and ask what it includes: the consultation, tests, anaesthesia, consumables, follow-up visits and VAT. Then ask your insurer what your plan covers.
Where can I get cataract surgery in Abu Dhabi?
The UAE Open Healthcare Directory lists 67 providers under Eye Care & Ophthalmology in Abu Dhabi. A listing under this category does not mean the provider performs cataract surgery, so ask before you book.
Does insurance cover cataract surgery in Abu Dhabi?
Whether insurance pays for cataract surgery depends on your plan. Ask your insurer what your plan covers and what you would pay before you book.
This page is general information, not medical or financial advice.