Medical Costs for Tourists and Visitors in Sharjah
Zavis's indicative ranges for the procedures visitors to the UAE most often need, with what to ask a provider and your travel insurer.
Who this is for: Tourists, business travellers and other short-term visitors who need medical care in the UAE.
This guide lists Zavis's indicative ranges for 12 procedures in Sharjah. The ranges 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.
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Procedures in this guide
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Things to ask and check
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UAE cities
Indicative Ranges in Sharjah
Zavis's indicative ranges for Sharjah. Each procedure links to its own page for Sharjah.
GP Consultation
X-Ray
Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)
Specialist Consultation
Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)
Tooth Extraction
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)
Ultrasound
CT Scan
MRI Scan
Physiotherapy Session
Comprehensive Health Checkup
What to Ask and Check
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Before you travel, check what your travel insurance covers abroad and how to make a claim.
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Carry your policy number and your insurer's emergency contact number.
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Ask the provider whether it can bill your insurer directly or whether you pay and claim back.
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Ask for a written quote before a planned visit, and keep itemised bills and medical reports for your claim.
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Bring your regular medicines and prescriptions with you, and check before you travel whether your medicines may be brought into the UAE.
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In an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department. Do not delay care to compare prices.
Insurance
Whether insurance pays depends on your plan. Ask your insurer what your plan covers and what you would pay before you book.
Providers in Sharjah
Browse the UAE Open Healthcare Directory for providers in Sharjah.
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Medical Costs for Tourists and Visitors in Sharjah: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the figures in this guide?
The ranges 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.
What indicative ranges does this guide give for Sharjah?
This guide gives Zavis's indicative ranges for 12 procedures in Sharjah. Its list begins with: GP Consultation, indicative range AED 100 to AED 350; X-Ray, indicative range AED 80 to AED 400; Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel), indicative range AED 50 to AED 350. The ranges 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?
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.
Does insurance cover these procedures?
Whether insurance pays 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.