Dubai National Insurance vs Salama Islamic Insurance

It depends on your needs. Dubai National Insurance has 1,687 providers across 8 cities and offers 2 plans starting from AED 2,200/yr. Salama Islamic Insurance has 5,657 providers across 8 cities with 2 plans from AED 2,500/yr. Choose Dubai National Insurance if you need lower entry-level premiums. Choose Salama Islamic Insurance if you prioritise a larger provider network, more comprehensive coverage options.

Yes, Dubai National Insurance's entry-level plan starts from AED 2,200/yr, compared to Salama Islamic Insurance's cheapest plan at AED 2,500/yr. However, plan pricing varies by age, nationality, visa type, and employer. Enhanced and premium tiers may differ. Always obtain a personalised quote from each insurer.

Salama Islamic Insurance has a larger Dubai network with 3,036 providers, compared to Dubai National Insurance's 909 providers. Network sizes are based on the UAE Open Healthcare Directory data.

Both insurers offer dental coverage on their enhanced and premium plans. Dubai National Insurance's dental sub-limit goes up to AED 2,500/yr, while Salama Islamic Insurance offers up to AED 4,000/yr. Basic plans from both insurers typically exclude dental.

Yes, you can switch insurers during your policy renewal period. In the UAE, health insurance is typically renewed annually. When switching from Dubai National Insurance to Salama Islamic Insurance (or vice versa), be aware of: (1) Pre-existing condition waiting periods may restart — check the new insurer's policy, (2) Maternity waiting periods usually reset, (3) Any ongoing treatment authorisations need to be re-submitted. Coordinate with your employer's HR department if on a group plan. Both Dubai National Insurance and Salama Islamic Insurance have dedicated claims and onboarding teams to facilitate the transition.

Use the UAE Health Insurance Navigator on this page to compare Dubai National Insurance and Salama Islamic Insurance side-by-side. Key factors to compare: (1) Annual premium — Dubai National Insurance starts from AED 2,200/yr, Salama Islamic Insurance from AED 2,500/yr, (2) Network size — 1,687 vs 5,657 providers, (3) Coverage — dental, optical, maternity, and mental health inclusion, (4) Co-pay percentages, and (5) Provider availability in your city. Scroll down for the full comparison table.