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Sharjah vs Dubai — Medical Procedure Costs Compared

Sharjah is cheaper overall for medical care compared to Dubai. Out of 40 procedures compared, Sharjah is the more affordable option for 40 procedures and Dubai for 0. 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

40

Cheaper in Sharjah

0

Cheaper in Dubai

33%

Avg. price difference

Why Prices Differ

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.

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.

Category Breakdown — Which City Wins?

Diagnostics & Imaging

Sharjah

Sharjah: 8 winsDubai: 0 wins

Dental Procedures

Sharjah

Sharjah: 7 winsDubai: 0 wins

Eye Care & Vision

Sharjah

Sharjah: 2 winsDubai: 0 wins

General Surgery

Sharjah

Sharjah: 4 winsDubai: 0 wins

Orthopedic Surgery

Sharjah

Sharjah: 3 winsDubai: 0 wins

Maternity & Childbirth

Sharjah

Sharjah: 3 winsDubai: 0 wins

Cosmetic & Aesthetic

Sharjah

Sharjah: 5 winsDubai: 0 wins

Cardiac Procedures

Sharjah

Sharjah: 3 winsDubai: 0 wins

Consultations & Wellness

Sharjah

Sharjah: 3 winsDubai: 0 wins

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Sharjah

Sharjah: 2 winsDubai: 0 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	Sharjah	Dubai	Difference	Cheaper
Root Canal Treatment	AED 1,600	AED 2,500	44%	Sharjah
Ultrasound	AED 450	AED 700	43%	Sharjah
Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)	AED 1,800	AED 2,800	43%	Sharjah
Comprehensive Health Checkup	AED 1,000	AED 1,500	40%	Sharjah
Physiotherapy Session	AED 300	AED 450	40%	Sharjah
Dental Implant (Single Tooth)	AED 5,500	AED 8,000	37%	Sharjah
Tooth Extraction	AED 550	AED 800	37%	Sharjah
Psychology / Therapy Session	AED 550	AED 800	37%	Sharjah
Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)	AED 280	AED 400	35%	Sharjah
Dental Crown	AED 1,400	AED 2,000	35%	Sharjah
Cataract Surgery	AED 7,000	AED 10,000	35%	Sharjah
Echocardiogram	AED 700	AED 1,000	35%	Sharjah
Colonoscopy	AED 3,200	AED 4,500	34%	Sharjah
MRI Scan	AED 1,800	AED 2,500	33%	Sharjah
X-Ray	AED 180	AED 250	33%	Sharjah
Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)	AED 180	AED 250	33%	Sharjah
LASIK Eye Surgery	AED 5,000	AED 7,000	33%	Sharjah
Endoscopy (Upper GI)	AED 2,500	AED 3,500	33%	Sharjah
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)	AED 18,000	AED 25,000	33%	Sharjah
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)	AED 18,000	AED 25,000	33%	Sharjah
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)	AED 18,000	AED 25,000	33%	Sharjah
Dermal Fillers	AED 1,800	AED 2,500	33%	Sharjah
GP Consultation	AED 180	AED 250	33%	Sharjah
CT Scan	AED 1,300	AED 1,800	32%	Sharjah
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)	AED 130	AED 180	32%	Sharjah
Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)	AED 13,000	AED 18,000	32%	Sharjah
Liposuction	AED 16,000	AED 22,000	32%	Sharjah
Hair Transplant (FUE)	AED 13,000	AED 18,000	32%	Sharjah
Specialist Consultation	AED 400	AED 550	32%	Sharjah
Vitamin D Test	AED 110	AED 150	31%	Sharjah
Teeth Whitening (In-Office)	AED 1,100	AED 1,500	31%	Sharjah
Hip Replacement (Total)	AED 55,000	AED 75,000	31%	Sharjah
Caesarean Section (C-Section)	AED 22,000	AED 30,000	31%	Sharjah
Botox Injections	AED 1,100	AED 1,500	31%	Sharjah
Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)	AED 150	AED 200	29%	Sharjah
Mammogram	AED 450	AED 600	29%	Sharjah
ACL Reconstruction	AED 30,000	AED 40,000	29%	Sharjah
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)	AED 15,000	AED 20,000	29%	Sharjah
Knee Replacement (Total)	AED 50,000	AED 65,000	26%	Sharjah
IVF Treatment (One Cycle)	AED 24,000	AED 30,000	22%	Sharjah

Root Canal TreatmentSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

44%

UltrasoundSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

43%

Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

43%

Comprehensive Health CheckupSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

40%

Physiotherapy SessionSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

40%

Dental Implant (Single Tooth)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

37%

Tooth ExtractionSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

37%

Psychology / Therapy SessionSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

37%

Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

35%

Dental CrownSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

35%

Cataract SurgerySharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

35%

EchocardiogramSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

35%

ColonoscopySharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

34%

MRI ScanSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

33%

X-RaySharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

33%

Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

33%

LASIK Eye SurgerySharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

33%

Endoscopy (Upper GI)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

33%

Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

33%

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

33%

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

33%

Dermal FillersSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

33%

GP ConsultationSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

33%

CT ScanSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

32%

ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

32%

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

32%

LiposuctionSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

32%

Hair Transplant (FUE)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

32%

Specialist ConsultationSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

32%

Vitamin D TestSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

31%

Teeth Whitening (In-Office)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

31%

Hip Replacement (Total)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

31%

Caesarean Section (C-Section)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

31%

Botox InjectionsSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

31%

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

29%

MammogramSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

29%

ACL ReconstructionSharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

29%

Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

29%

Knee Replacement (Total)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

26%

IVF Treatment (One Cycle)Sharjah

Sharjah

Dubai

Diff

22%

Biggest Savings Between Sharjah & Dubai

Root Canal Treatment

Save AED 900 (44%) by choosing Sharjah

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

Ultrasound

Save AED 250 (43%) by choosing Sharjah

Sharjah: AED 450Dubai: AED 700

Dental Veneers (Porcelain, per tooth)

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

Sharjah: AED 1,800Dubai: 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.