Cataract Surgery in Dubai
456 providers · 15–30 minutes per eye · Typically covered by insurance · Typical cost: AED 10,000 · Updated March 2026
Looking for cataract surgery in Dubai? The UAE Open Healthcare Directory lists 456 ophthalmology providers in Dubai who may offer this procedure. The typical cost is AED 10,000 (range: AED 5,000–AED 20,000). Providers below are ranked by patient ratings. All facilities are licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Cataract surgery removes the clouded natural lens of the eye and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). It is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world, with a very high success rate. Phacoemulsification is the standard technique.
Duration
15–30 minutes per eye
Recovery
1–2 weeks (most activities), 4–6 weeks (full)
Insurance
Typically coveredTypical Cost
AED 10,000
Providers Offering Cataract Surgery in Dubai
456 ophthalmology providers in Dubai may perform cataract surgery. Ranked by patient rating. Contact providers directly to confirm availability and pricing.
Zena Spectacles & Contact Lenses Trading L.L.C
Shop M06, Mezzanine - Al Mamzar Centre - Al Ittihad Rd - هور العنز شرق - ديرة - دبي - United Arab Emirates
Clinical Support (1 Spec) Center – Optical at Al Mamzar Center, 28 Street 201, Abu Hail, Dubai.
Yateem Optician Llc-Galleria Branch
Dubai Al Wasl Road 431 Galleria Mall - Al Wasl - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Clinical Support (1 Spec) Center – Optical at The Galleria Mall, Al Wasl Road, Al Wasl, Dubai.
Yateem Optician (L.L.C) (Branch)
Ground, Arabian Center - Al Mizhar First - Al Mizhar - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Clinical Support (1 Spec) Center – Optical at ARABIAN CENTRE, AL MIZHAR FIRST , AL MIZHAR FIRST, Dubai.
Yateem Optician - Al Ghurir Branch
Al Muraqqabat - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Clinical Support (1 Spec) Center – Optical at Al Ghurair Centre, 5b Street 16, AL MURQABAT, Dubai.
Visique optical Retail Spectacles trading LLC
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid - Dubai hills mall - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Clinical Support (1 Spec) Center – Optical at Dubai Hills, Alkhail Road , HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID, Dubai.
Vision & Style Opticals (LLC) (BR)
70th Street - Dubai Investment Park First - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Clinical Support (1 Spec) Center – Optical at Al Maqtaa Mal, Industry Ring St 2/1, DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK FIRST, Dubai.
Visilab Optic(L.L.C)
Saleh Bin Lahej Building - Street 6B - opp. Lamcy plaza parking - Oud Metha - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Clinical Support (1 Spec) Center – Optical at -, 6b Street, OUD METHA, Dubai.
Trivision Opticals LLC BR
Trivision Opticals Dubai Festival City (Ground Level)
Clinical Support (1 Spec) Center – Optical at DUBAI HILLS MALL, DHM, AL BARSHA SOUTH FIRST, Dubai.
total optical llc
q mall, Al Warqa St 12, AL WARQA FIRST, Dubai
Clinical Support (1 Spec) Center – Optical at q mall, Al Warqa St 12, AL WARQA FIRST, Dubai.
Cataract Surgery Cost — UAE City Comparison
| City | From | Typical | Up to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai(current) | AED 5,000 | AED 10,000 | AED 20,000 | Viewing |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 4,500 | AED 9,000 | AED 18,000 | View |
| Sharjah | AED 3,000 | AED 7,000 | AED 14,000 | View |
| Ajman | AED 3,000 | AED 6,500 | AED 12,000 | View |
| Ras Al Khaimah | AED 3,500 | AED 7,000 | AED 13,000 | View |
| Fujairah | AED 3,500 | AED 6,500 | AED 12,000 | View |
| Umm Al Quwain | AED 3,000 | AED 6,000 | AED 11,000 | View |
| Al Ain | AED 3,500 | AED 7,500 | AED 14,000 | View |
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.
Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia is typically used for this procedure.
Insurance Coverage
Cataract surgery is medically necessary and covered by most UAE insurance plans including Daman basic. Pre-authorisation is required. Standard monofocal IOLs are covered; premium multifocal or toric IOLs may incur an out-of-pocket upgrade fee of AED 3,000–8,000.
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Disclaimer: Pricing is indicative and based on DOH Mandatory Tariff methodology and market-observed ranges. Actual costs depend on facility type, clinical complexity, and insurance coverage. Always confirm pricing directly with the provider. Provider data is sourced from official Dubai Health Authority (DHA) registers, last verified March 2026.