Question 1

Which is better, Emirates Insurance Company or GlobeMed?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your needs. Emirates Insurance Company has 5,672 providers across 8 cities and offers 2 plans starting from AED 2,200/yr. GlobeMed has 8,707 providers across 8 cities with 2 plans from AED 2,600/yr. Choose Emirates Insurance Company if you need lower entry-level premiums. Choose GlobeMed if you prioritise a larger provider network.

Question 2

Is Emirates Insurance Company cheaper than GlobeMed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Emirates Insurance Company's entry-level plan starts from AED 2,200/yr, compared to GlobeMed's cheapest plan at AED 2,600/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.

Question 3

Which has a bigger network in Dubai, Emirates Insurance Company or GlobeMed?

Accepted Answer

GlobeMed has a larger Dubai network with 4,627 providers, compared to Emirates Insurance Company's 3,325 providers. Network sizes are based on the UAE Open Healthcare Directory data.

Question 4

Does Emirates Insurance Company or GlobeMed cover dental?

Accepted Answer

Both insurers offer dental coverage on their enhanced and premium plans. Emirates Insurance Company's dental sub-limit goes up to AED 3,000/yr, while GlobeMed offers up to AED 3,500/yr. Basic plans from both insurers typically exclude dental.

Question 5

Can I switch from Emirates Insurance Company to GlobeMed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can switch insurers during your policy renewal period. In the UAE, health insurance is typically renewed annually. When switching from Emirates Insurance Company to GlobeMed (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 Emirates Insurance Company and GlobeMed have dedicated claims and onboarding teams to facilitate the transition.

Question 6

How do I compare Emirates Insurance Company and GlobeMed plans?

Accepted Answer

Use the UAE Health Insurance Navigator on this page to compare Emirates Insurance Company and GlobeMed side-by-side. Key factors to compare: (1) Annual premium — Emirates Insurance Company starts from AED 2,200/yr, GlobeMed from AED 2,600/yr, (2) Network size — 5,672 vs 8,707 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.

Attribute	Emirates Insurance Company	GlobeMed
Type	private	tpa
Founded	1982	1991
Headquarters	Abu Dhabi	Dubai (HQ Lebanon)
Regulators	DHA, MOHAP	DHA, HAAD, MOHAP
Number of Plans	2	2
Premium Range	AED 2,200 – 11,000	AED 2,600 – 12,000
Total Network Size	5,672	8,707
Cities Covered	8	8
Dental	Yes	Yes
Optical	Yes	Yes
Maternity	Yes	Yes
Mental Health	Yes	Yes
International	No	No
Co-pay Range	20%	20%
Claims Phone	800-364728	04-425-3300

City	Emirates Insurance Company	vs	GlobeMed
Dubai	3,325	vs	4,627
Abu Dhabi	714	vs	1,928
Sharjah	905	vs	1,209
Al Ain	227	vs	384
Ajman	295	vs	241
Ras Al Khaimah	112	vs	178
Fujairah	74	vs	116
Umm Al Quwain	20	vs	24

Emirates Insurance Company vs GlobeMed

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