ZUAE Healthcare Directory

IRIS Health vs Noor Takaful

UAE Health Insurance Comparison 2026

IRIS Health

tpa

5,962 providers

2 plans

Est. 2003

DHA, HAAD regulated

Noor Takaful

private

5,097 providers

2 plans

Est. 2009

DHA, HAAD regulated

IRIS Health has 2 plans starting from AED 2,800/yr with 5,962 providers across 8 cities. Noor Takaful has 2 plans starting from AED 2,600/yr with 5,097 providers across 8 cities. Both insurers have their strongest presence in Dubai.

IRIS Health vs Noor Takaful — At a Glance

AttributeIRIS HealthNoor Takaful
Typetpaprivate
Founded20032009
HeadquartersDubaiDubai
RegulatorsDHA, HAADDHA, HAAD
Number of Plans22
Premium RangeAED 2,800 – 11,500AED 2,600 – 11,000
Total Network Size5,9625,097
Cities Covered88
DentalYesYes
OpticalYesYes
MaternityYesYes
Mental HealthYesYes
InternationalNoNo
Co-pay Range20%20%
Claims Phone04-340-0220800-6667

Coverage columns reflect whether at least one plan from the insurer includes that benefit. Premiums are indicative annual ranges.

Network Comparison by City

CityIRIS HealthvsNoor Takaful
Dubai
3,528
vs
2,831
Abu Dhabi
1,332
vs
991
Sharjah
478
vs
757
Al Ain
259
vs
206
Ajman
149
vs
136
Ras Al Khaimah
126
vs
95
Fujairah
67
vs
66
Umm Al Quwain
23
vs
15

Provider counts from the UAE Open Healthcare Directory. Green highlights the city leader.

IRIS Health Plans

IRIS Health

IRIS Managed Essential

Basic

Companies using IRIS-administered plans for mandatory compliance

AED 2,800 – 5,000/yr

Annual limit: AED 250,000 · shared room · 20% co-pay

Dental
Optical
Maternity
Mental Health
International
Quality-focused TPAStrong provider credentialingTailored programme design

5,962 providers

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IRIS Health

IRIS Managed Plus

Enhanced

Corporate groups seeking personalised TPA-managed coverage

AED 5,500 – 11,500/yr

Annual limit: AED 500,000 · semi-private room · 20% co-pay

Dental (AED 3,500)
Optical
Maternity
Mental Health
International
Customised health programmesDental and optical includedProvider quality monitoring

5,962 providers

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Noor Takaful Plans

Noor Takaful

Noor Basic Takaful Health

Basic

SMEs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi seeking Sharia-compliant health coverage

AED 2,600 – 4,600/yr

Annual limit: AED 250,000 · shared room · 20% co-pay

Dental
Optical
Maternity
Mental Health
International
Fully Sharia-compliantDHA and HAAD compliantCompetitive SME rates

5,097 providers

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Noor Takaful

Noor Enhanced Takaful Health

Enhanced

Corporate employees and families wanting Takaful enhanced cover

AED 5,500 – 11,000/yr

Annual limit: AED 500,000 · semi-private room · 20% co-pay

Dental (AED 3,000)
Optical
Maternity
Mental Health
International
Takaful-compliantDental and optical includedAlternative medicine (Hijama)

5,097 providers

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Verdict

Choose IRIS Health if you need a larger provider network. Choose Noor Takaful if you prioritise lower entry-level premiums, more comprehensive coverage options. Both are established insurers in the UAE market. The best choice depends on your employer's plan options, budget, required coverage, and preferred hospital network in your city.

IRIS Health vs Noor Takaful — FAQ

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Disclaimer: Plan details, premiums, and network sizes are indicative, based on publicly available UAE insurance market data. Obtain personalised quotes from IRIS Health and Noor Takaful or an authorised broker. Provider network data sourced from the UAE Open Healthcare Directory, last verified March 2026.