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Dubai vs Sharjah — Medical Procedure Costs Compared

Sharjah is cheaper overall for medical care compared to Dubai. Out of 40 procedures compared, Dubai is the more affordable option for 0 procedures and Sharjah for 40. On average, procedures in Sharjah cost approximately 33% 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.

40

Procedures compared

0

Cheaper in Dubai

40

Cheaper in Sharjah

33%

Avg. price difference

Why Prices Differ

Dubai

DHA

Dubai is the most expensive emirate for healthcare because of high facility rents, premium hospital zones like Dubai Healthcare City, and DHA's DRG-based billing framework that allows market-driven pricing for outpatient services.

Sharjah

MOHAP

Sharjah benefits from lower commercial rents and proximity to Dubai, which creates competition and keeps prices 15-25% below Dubai levels. MOHAP regulation applies.

Category Breakdown — Which City Wins?

Diagnostics & Imaging

Sharjah

Dubai: 0 winsSharjah: 8 wins

Dental Procedures

Sharjah

Dubai: 0 winsSharjah: 7 wins

Eye Care & Vision

Sharjah

Dubai: 0 winsSharjah: 2 wins

General Surgery

Sharjah

Dubai: 0 winsSharjah: 4 wins

Orthopedic Surgery

Sharjah

Dubai: 0 winsSharjah: 3 wins

Maternity & Childbirth

Sharjah

Dubai: 0 winsSharjah: 3 wins

Cosmetic & Aesthetic

Sharjah

Dubai: 0 winsSharjah: 5 wins

Cardiac Procedures

Sharjah

Dubai: 0 winsSharjah: 3 wins

Consultations & Wellness

Sharjah

Dubai: 0 winsSharjah: 3 wins

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Sharjah

Dubai: 0 winsSharjah: 2 wins

Sharjah is cheaper for 40 of 40 procedures

Sharjah 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	Dubai	Sharjah	Difference	Cheaper
Root Canal Treatment	AED 2,500	AED 1,600	44%	Sharjah
Ultrasound	AED 700	AED 450	43%	Sharjah
Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)	AED 2,800	AED 1,800	43%	Sharjah
Comprehensive Health Checkup	AED 1,500	AED 1,000	40%	Sharjah
Physiotherapy Session	AED 450	AED 300	40%	Sharjah
Dental Implant (Single Tooth)	AED 8,000	AED 5,500	37%	Sharjah
Tooth Extraction	AED 800	AED 550	37%	Sharjah
Psychology / Therapy Session	AED 800	AED 550	37%	Sharjah
Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)	AED 400	AED 280	35%	Sharjah
Dental Crown	AED 2,000	AED 1,400	35%	Sharjah
Cataract Surgery	AED 10,000	AED 7,000	35%	Sharjah
Echocardiogram	AED 1,000	AED 700	35%	Sharjah
Colonoscopy	AED 4,500	AED 3,200	34%	Sharjah
MRI Scan	AED 2,500	AED 1,800	33%	Sharjah
X-Ray	AED 250	AED 180	33%	Sharjah
Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)	AED 250	AED 180	33%	Sharjah
LASIK Eye Surgery	AED 7,000	AED 5,000	33%	Sharjah
Endoscopy (Upper GI)	AED 3,500	AED 2,500	33%	Sharjah
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)	AED 25,000	AED 18,000	33%	Sharjah
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)	AED 25,000	AED 18,000	33%	Sharjah
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)	AED 25,000	AED 18,000	33%	Sharjah
Dermal Fillers	AED 2,500	AED 1,800	33%	Sharjah
GP Consultation	AED 250	AED 180	33%	Sharjah
CT Scan	AED 1,800	AED 1,300	32%	Sharjah
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)	AED 180	AED 130	32%	Sharjah
Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)	AED 18,000	AED 13,000	32%	Sharjah
Liposuction	AED 22,000	AED 16,000	32%	Sharjah
Hair Transplant (FUE)	AED 18,000	AED 13,000	32%	Sharjah
Specialist Consultation	AED 550	AED 400	32%	Sharjah
Vitamin D Test	AED 150	AED 110	31%	Sharjah
Teeth Whitening (In-Office)	AED 1,500	AED 1,100	31%	Sharjah
Hip Replacement (Total)	AED 75,000	AED 55,000	31%	Sharjah
Caesarean Section (C-Section)	AED 30,000	AED 22,000	31%	Sharjah
Botox Injections	AED 1,500	AED 1,100	31%	Sharjah
Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)	AED 200	AED 150	29%	Sharjah
Mammogram	AED 600	AED 450	29%	Sharjah
ACL Reconstruction	AED 40,000	AED 30,000	29%	Sharjah
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)	AED 20,000	AED 15,000	29%	Sharjah
Knee Replacement (Total)	AED 65,000	AED 50,000	26%	Sharjah
IVF Treatment (One Cycle)	AED 30,000	AED 24,000	22%	Sharjah

Root Canal TreatmentSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

44%

UltrasoundSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

43%

Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

43%

Comprehensive Health CheckupSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

40%

Physiotherapy SessionSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

40%

Dental Implant (Single Tooth)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

37%

Tooth ExtractionSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

37%

Psychology / Therapy SessionSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

37%

Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

35%

Dental CrownSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

35%

Cataract SurgerySharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

35%

EchocardiogramSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

35%

ColonoscopySharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

34%

MRI ScanSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

33%

X-RaySharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

33%

Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

33%

LASIK Eye SurgerySharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

33%

Endoscopy (Upper GI)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

33%

Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

33%

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

33%

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

33%

Dermal FillersSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

33%

GP ConsultationSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

33%

CT ScanSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

32%

ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

32%

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

32%

LiposuctionSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

32%

Hair Transplant (FUE)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

32%

Specialist ConsultationSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

32%

Vitamin D TestSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

31%

Teeth Whitening (In-Office)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

31%

Hip Replacement (Total)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

31%

Caesarean Section (C-Section)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

31%

Botox InjectionsSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

31%

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

29%

MammogramSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

29%

ACL ReconstructionSharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

29%

Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

29%

Knee Replacement (Total)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

26%

IVF Treatment (One Cycle)Sharjah

Dubai

Sharjah

Diff

22%

Biggest Savings Between Dubai & Sharjah

Root Canal Treatment

Save AED 900 (44%) by choosing Sharjah

Dubai: AED 2,500Sharjah: AED 1,600

Ultrasound

Save AED 250 (43%) by choosing Sharjah

Dubai: AED 700Sharjah: AED 450

Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)

Save AED 1,000 (43%) by choosing Sharjah

Dubai: AED 2,800Sharjah: AED 1,800

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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.