How much can I save by choosing Ajman over Dubai for surgery?

For surgical procedures, the average price difference between Ajman and Dubai is approximately AED 10,857. Major surgeries like knee replacements and C-sections show the largest absolute savings. Always get quotes from multiple providers in both cities.

Why are medical prices different in Ajman and Dubai?

Medical prices differ because each city operates under different regulatory frameworks and has different operating costs. Ajman is regulated by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), while Dubai is under the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Facility rents, doctor fees, equipment costs, and the competitive landscape all contribute to pricing differences. Premium hospital zones in larger cities command higher rates.

Does my insurance work in both Ajman and Dubai?

UAE health insurance is mandatory across all emirates since January 2025. Most major insurance plans (Daman, AXA, Cigna, MetLife, Bupa, Oman Insurance) are accepted across both Ajman and Dubai. However, the network of approved providers may differ by city. Always verify that the specific facility is in your plan's network before booking.

Which procedures have the biggest price difference between Ajman and Dubai?

The procedures with the largest price difference are: Root Canal Treatment (56% cheaper in Ajman), Ultrasound (55% cheaper in Ajman), Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth) (55% cheaper in Ajman). For these procedures, choosing the more affordable city can result in significant savings.

Ajman vs Dubai — Medical Procedure Costs Compared

Q: Is Ajman or Dubai cheaper for medical care?

Ajman is cheaper overall for medical care. Out of 40 procedures compared, Ajman is cheaper for 40 and Dubai is cheaper for 0. On average, procedures in Ajman cost approximately 43% less than in Dubai. However, specific procedures may be cheaper in Dubai — always compare individual procedure prices.

Ajman is cheaper overall for medical care compared to Dubai. Out of 40 procedures compared, Ajman is the more affordable option for 40 procedures and Dubai for 0. On average, procedures in Ajman cost approximately 43% less than in Dubai. Pricing based on DOH Mandatory Tariff methodology and market-observed data across government, private, and premium facilities as of March 2026.

Procedures compared

Cheaper in Ajman

Cheaper in Dubai

43%

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.

Dubai

DHA

Ajman

Ajman: 2 winsDubai: 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.

Dubai 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	Dubai	Difference	Cheaper
Root Canal Treatment	AED 1,400	AED 2,500	56%	Ajman
Ultrasound	AED 400	AED 700	55%	Ajman
Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)	AED 1,600	AED 2,800	55%	Ajman
Comprehensive Health Checkup	AED 900	AED 1,500	50%	Ajman
Dental Crown	AED 1,200	AED 2,000	50%	Ajman
Colonoscopy	AED 2,800	AED 4,500	47%	Ajman
Physiotherapy Session	AED 280	AED 450	47%	Ajman
Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)	AED 250	AED 400	46%	Ajman
Dental Implant (Single Tooth)	AED 5,000	AED 8,000	46%	Ajman
Tooth Extraction	AED 500	AED 800	46%	Ajman
Endoscopy (Upper GI)	AED 2,200	AED 3,500	46%	Ajman
Psychology / Therapy Session	AED 500	AED 800	46%	Ajman
MRI Scan	AED 1,600	AED 2,500	44%	Ajman
X-Ray	AED 160	AED 250	44%	Ajman
Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)	AED 160	AED 250	44%	Ajman
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)	AED 16,000	AED 25,000	44%	Ajman
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)	AED 16,000	AED 25,000	44%	Ajman
Dermal Fillers	AED 1,600	AED 2,500	44%	Ajman
GP Consultation	AED 160	AED 250	44%	Ajman
Specialist Consultation	AED 350	AED 550	44%	Ajman
Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)	AED 130	AED 200	42%	Ajman
Cataract Surgery	AED 6,500	AED 10,000	42%	Ajman
Echocardiogram	AED 650	AED 1,000	42%	Ajman
CT Scan	AED 1,200	AED 1,800	40%	Ajman
Vitamin D Test	AED 100	AED 150	40%	Ajman
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)	AED 120	AED 180	40%	Ajman
Mammogram	AED 400	AED 600	40%	Ajman
Teeth Whitening (In-Office)	AED 1,000	AED 1,500	40%	Ajman
Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)	AED 12,000	AED 18,000	40%	Ajman
Caesarean Section (C-Section)	AED 20,000	AED 30,000	40%	Ajman
Hair Transplant (FUE)	AED 12,000	AED 18,000	40%	Ajman
Botox Injections	AED 1,000	AED 1,500	40%	Ajman
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)	AED 17,000	AED 25,000	38%	Ajman
Liposuction	AED 15,000	AED 22,000	38%	Ajman
LASIK Eye Surgery	AED 4,800	AED 7,000	37%	Ajman
Knee Replacement (Total)	AED 45,000	AED 65,000	36%	Ajman
Hip Replacement (Total)	AED 52,000	AED 75,000	36%	Ajman
ACL Reconstruction	AED 28,000	AED 40,000	35%	Ajman
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)	AED 14,000	AED 20,000	35%	Ajman
IVF Treatment (One Cycle)	AED 22,000	AED 30,000	31%	Ajman

Root Canal TreatmentAjman

Ajman

AED 1,400

Dubai

AED 2,500

Diff

56%

UltrasoundAjman

Ajman

AED 400

Dubai

AED 700

Diff

55%

Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)Ajman

Ajman

AED 1,600

Dubai

AED 2,800

Diff

55%

Comprehensive Health CheckupAjman

Ajman

AED 900

Dubai

AED 1,500

Diff

50%

Dental CrownAjman

Ajman

AED 1,200

Dubai

AED 2,000

Diff

50%

ColonoscopyAjman

Ajman

AED 2,800

Dubai

AED 4,500

Diff

47%

Physiotherapy SessionAjman

Ajman

AED 280

Dubai

AED 450

Diff

47%

Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)Ajman

Ajman

AED 250

Dubai

AED 400

Diff

46%

Dental Implant (Single Tooth)Ajman

Ajman

AED 5,000

Dubai

AED 8,000

Diff

46%

Tooth ExtractionAjman

Ajman

AED 500

Dubai

AED 800

Diff

46%

Endoscopy (Upper GI)Ajman

Ajman

AED 2,200

Dubai

AED 3,500

Diff

46%

Psychology / Therapy SessionAjman

Ajman

AED 500

Dubai

AED 800

Diff

46%

MRI ScanAjman

Ajman

AED 1,600

Dubai

AED 2,500

Diff

44%

X-RayAjman

Ajman

AED 160

Dubai

AED 250

Diff

44%

Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)Ajman

Ajman

AED 160

Dubai

AED 250

Diff

44%

Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)Ajman

Ajman

AED 16,000

Dubai

AED 25,000

Diff

44%

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)Ajman

Ajman

AED 16,000

Dubai

AED 25,000

Diff

44%

Dermal FillersAjman

Ajman

AED 1,600

Dubai

AED 2,500

Diff

44%

GP ConsultationAjman

Ajman

AED 160

Dubai

AED 250

Diff

44%

Specialist ConsultationAjman

Ajman

AED 350

Dubai

AED 550

Diff

44%

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)Ajman

Ajman

AED 130

Dubai

AED 200

Diff

42%

Cataract SurgeryAjman

Ajman

AED 6,500

Dubai

AED 10,000

Diff

42%

EchocardiogramAjman

Ajman

AED 650

Dubai

AED 1,000

Diff

42%

CT ScanAjman

Ajman

AED 1,200

Dubai

AED 1,800

Diff

40%

Vitamin D TestAjman

Ajman

AED 100

Dubai

AED 150

Diff

40%

ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)Ajman

Ajman

AED 120

Dubai

AED 180

Diff

40%

MammogramAjman

Ajman

AED 400

Dubai

AED 600

Diff

40%

Teeth Whitening (In-Office)Ajman

Ajman

AED 1,000

Dubai

AED 1,500

Diff

40%

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)Ajman

Ajman

AED 12,000

Dubai

AED 18,000

Diff

40%

Caesarean Section (C-Section)Ajman

Ajman

AED 20,000

Dubai

AED 30,000

Diff

40%

Hair Transplant (FUE)Ajman

Ajman

AED 12,000

Dubai

AED 18,000

Diff

40%

Botox InjectionsAjman

Ajman

AED 1,000

Dubai

AED 1,500

Diff

40%

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)Ajman

Ajman

AED 17,000

Dubai

AED 25,000

Diff

38%

LiposuctionAjman

Ajman

AED 15,000

Dubai

AED 22,000

Diff

38%

LASIK Eye SurgeryAjman

Ajman

AED 4,800

Dubai

AED 7,000

Diff

37%

Knee Replacement (Total)Ajman

Ajman

AED 45,000

Dubai

AED 65,000

Diff

36%

Hip Replacement (Total)Ajman

Ajman

AED 52,000

Dubai

AED 75,000

Diff

36%

ACL ReconstructionAjman

Ajman

AED 28,000

Dubai

AED 40,000

Diff

35%

Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)Ajman

Ajman

AED 14,000

Dubai

AED 20,000

Diff

35%

IVF Treatment (One Cycle)Ajman

Ajman

AED 22,000

Dubai

AED 30,000

Diff

31%

Biggest Savings Between Ajman & Dubai

Root Canal Treatment

Save AED 1,100 (56%) by choosing Ajman

Ajman: AED 1,400Dubai: AED 2,500

Ultrasound

Save AED 300 (55%) by choosing Ajman

Ajman: AED 400Dubai: AED 700

Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)

Save AED 1,200 (55%) by choosing Ajman

Ajman: AED 1,600Dubai: AED 2,800

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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.