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Ajman vs Abu Dhabi — Medical Procedure Costs Compared

Ajman is cheaper overall for medical care compared to Abu Dhabi. Out of 40 procedures compared, Ajman is the more affordable option for 40 procedures and Abu Dhabi for 0. On average, procedures in Ajman cost approximately 32% less than in Abu Dhabi. Pricing based on DOH Mandatory Tariff methodology and market-observed data across government, private, and premium facilities as of March 2026.

40

Procedures compared

40

Cheaper in Ajman

0

Cheaper in Abu Dhabi

32%

Avg. price difference

Why Prices Differ

Ajman

MOHAP

Ajman offers some of the most affordable healthcare in the UAE, driven by low operating costs and a smaller, less premium facility mix. MOHAP regulates pricing.

Abu Dhabi

DOH

Abu Dhabi pricing is governed by the DOH Mandatory Tariff (Shafafiya), which sets base rates derived from US Medicare RVU values converted at 3.672 AED/USD. Facilities negotiate multipliers of 1x to 3x, keeping prices more structured than Dubai.

Category Breakdown — Which City Wins?

Diagnostics & Imaging

Ajman

Ajman: 8 winsAbu Dhabi: 0 wins

Dental Procedures

Ajman

Ajman: 7 winsAbu Dhabi: 0 wins

Eye Care & Vision

Ajman

Ajman: 2 winsAbu Dhabi: 0 wins

General Surgery

Ajman

Ajman: 4 winsAbu Dhabi: 0 wins

Orthopedic Surgery

Ajman

Ajman: 3 winsAbu Dhabi: 0 wins

Maternity & Childbirth

Ajman

Ajman: 3 winsAbu Dhabi: 0 wins

Cosmetic & Aesthetic

Ajman

Ajman: 5 winsAbu Dhabi: 0 wins

Cardiac Procedures

Ajman

Ajman: 3 winsAbu Dhabi: 0 wins

Consultations & Wellness

Ajman

Ajman: 3 winsAbu Dhabi: 0 wins

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Ajman

Ajman: 2 winsAbu Dhabi: 0 wins

Ajman is cheaper for 40 of 40 procedures

Ajman is the more affordable option for the majority of procedures, especially in diagnostics & imaging, dental procedures, eye care & vision.

Abu Dhabi may still be cheaper for specific procedures — check individual procedures below.

Prices vary by facility tier (government vs. private vs. premium), doctor experience, and clinical complexity. The figures below are typical mid-range estimates. Always get a direct quote before proceeding.

Procedure-by-Procedure Comparison

Sorted by largest price difference. Click any procedure for full city-specific pricing.

Procedure	Ajman	Abu Dhabi	Difference	Cheaper
Root Canal Treatment	AED 1,400	AED 2,200	44%	Ajman
Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)	AED 1,600	AED 2,500	44%	Ajman
Ultrasound	AED 400	AED 600	40%	Ajman
Dental Crown	AED 1,200	AED 1,800	40%	Ajman
Comprehensive Health Checkup	AED 900	AED 1,300	36%	Ajman
Dermal Fillers	AED 1,600	AED 2,300	36%	Ajman
Colonoscopy	AED 2,800	AED 4,000	35%	Ajman
Specialist Consultation	AED 350	AED 500	35%	Ajman
Physiotherapy Session	AED 280	AED 400	35%	Ajman
Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)	AED 250	AED 350	33%	Ajman
Dental Implant (Single Tooth)	AED 5,000	AED 7,000	33%	Ajman
Teeth Whitening (In-Office)	AED 1,000	AED 1,400	33%	Ajman
Tooth Extraction	AED 500	AED 700	33%	Ajman
Botox Injections	AED 1,000	AED 1,400	33%	Ajman
Psychology / Therapy Session	AED 500	AED 700	33%	Ajman
MRI Scan	AED 1,600	AED 2,200	32%	Ajman
X-Ray	AED 160	AED 220	32%	Ajman
Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)	AED 130	AED 180	32%	Ajman
Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)	AED 160	AED 220	32%	Ajman
Mammogram	AED 400	AED 550	32%	Ajman
Cataract Surgery	AED 6,500	AED 9,000	32%	Ajman
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)	AED 16,000	AED 22,000	32%	Ajman
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)	AED 16,000	AED 22,000	32%	Ajman
Echocardiogram	AED 650	AED 900	32%	Ajman
GP Consultation	AED 160	AED 220	32%	Ajman
Endoscopy (Upper GI)	AED 2,200	AED 3,000	31%	Ajman
LASIK Eye Surgery	AED 4,800	AED 6,500	30%	Ajman
Hip Replacement (Total)	AED 52,000	AED 70,000	30%	Ajman
Caesarean Section (C-Section)	AED 20,000	AED 27,000	30%	Ajman
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)	AED 17,000	AED 23,000	30%	Ajman
CT Scan	AED 1,200	AED 1,600	29%	Ajman
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)	AED 120	AED 160	29%	Ajman
Knee Replacement (Total)	AED 45,000	AED 60,000	29%	Ajman
Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)	AED 12,000	AED 16,000	29%	Ajman
Liposuction	AED 15,000	AED 20,000	29%	Ajman
Hair Transplant (FUE)	AED 12,000	AED 16,000	29%	Ajman
ACL Reconstruction	AED 28,000	AED 37,000	28%	Ajman
Vitamin D Test	AED 100	AED 130	26%	Ajman
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)	AED 14,000	AED 18,000	25%	Ajman
IVF Treatment (One Cycle)	AED 22,000	AED 28,000	24%	Ajman

Root Canal TreatmentAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

44%

Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

44%

UltrasoundAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

40%

Dental CrownAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

40%

Comprehensive Health CheckupAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

36%

Dermal FillersAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

36%

ColonoscopyAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

35%

Specialist ConsultationAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

35%

Physiotherapy SessionAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

35%

Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

33%

Dental Implant (Single Tooth)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

33%

Teeth Whitening (In-Office)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

33%

Tooth ExtractionAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

33%

Botox InjectionsAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

33%

Psychology / Therapy SessionAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

33%

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

32%

X-RayAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

32%

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

32%

Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

32%

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

32%

Cataract SurgeryAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

32%

Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

32%

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

32%

EchocardiogramAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

32%

GP ConsultationAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

32%

Endoscopy (Upper GI)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

31%

LASIK Eye SurgeryAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

30%

Hip Replacement (Total)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

30%

Caesarean Section (C-Section)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

30%

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

30%

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

29%

ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

29%

Knee Replacement (Total)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

29%

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

29%

LiposuctionAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

29%

Hair Transplant (FUE)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

29%

ACL ReconstructionAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

28%

Vitamin D TestAjman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

26%

Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

25%

IVF Treatment (One Cycle)Ajman

Ajman

Abu Dhabi

Diff

24%

Biggest Savings Between Ajman & Abu Dhabi

Root Canal Treatment

Save AED 800 (44%) by choosing Ajman

Ajman: AED 1,400Abu Dhabi: AED 2,200

Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)

Save AED 900 (44%) by choosing Ajman

Ajman: AED 1,600Abu Dhabi: AED 2,500

Ultrasound

Save AED 200 (40%) by choosing Ajman

Ajman: AED 400Abu Dhabi: AED 600

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Disclaimer: All prices shown are indicative ranges based on the DOH Mandatory Tariff (Shafafiya) methodology, DHA DRG parameters, and market-observed data as of March 2026. Actual costs vary by facility, doctor, clinical complexity, and insurance plan. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or financial advice. Always obtain a personalised quote from the healthcare provider before proceeding with any procedure. Data cross-referenced with the UAE Open Healthcare Directory.