Medical Costs Without Insurance in the UAE
Price figures for the procedures people most often pay for themselves in the UAE, with what to ask a provider before you book.
Who this is for: People paying for care themselves: residents without cover, people between jobs or waiting for an employer's policy to start, and visitors.
This guide lists published prices for 14 of 20 procedures and Zavis's indicative ranges for the rest in the UAE. Published prices on this page are the ones each provider lists on its own website, read between 14 October 2026 and 29 October 2026. A listed price is not a quote: a package covers only what the provider says it covers, and the pages do not all say whether VAT is included. Confirm the price and what it includes with the provider before you book. The ranges marked indicative on this page are indicative figures compiled by Zavis. They are not taken from a published price list and are not quotes: each provider sets its own prices, so ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote before you book. How Zavis sources prices.
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Procedures in this guide
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Things to ask and check
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UAE cities
Published and Indicative Prices in the UAE
One figure per procedure: the range of prices providers publish where they publish any, and Zavis's indicative range otherwise. Each procedure links to its own page.
GP Consultation
Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)
X-Ray
Ultrasound
Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish)
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)
Vitamin D Test
Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)
CT Scan
Comprehensive Health Checkup
Specialist Consultation
Physiotherapy Session
Mammogram
Tooth Extraction
Root Canal Treatment
MRI Scan
Endoscopy (Upper GI)
Psychology / Therapy Session
Dental Crown
Colonoscopy
What to Ask and Check
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Ask for a written quote before you book, and ask whether it is the self-pay price.
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Ask what the quote includes: the consultation, tests, consumables, follow-up visits and VAT.
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Each provider sets its own prices, so compare written quotes from more than one.
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For a test your doctor has ordered, ask whether you can have it done at another licensed lab or imaging centre, and compare quotes.
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Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether a generic version of a prescribed medicine is suitable for you.
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If you expect to need several procedures, ask an insurer what a policy would cover and cost before you decide to pay yourself.
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In an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department. Do not delay care to compare prices.
Insurance
Whether insurance pays depends on your plan. Ask your insurer what your plan covers and what you would pay before you book.
This Guide by City
Each city page lists the same procedures with the figures for that city.
Other Pricing Guides
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Healthcare Costs Guide for Expats in the UAE
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Private Hospital Quotes in the UAE: What to Ask
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Maternity and Pregnancy Costs in the UAE
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Medical Costs Without Insurance in the UAE: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the figures in this guide?
Published prices on this page are the ones each provider lists on its own website, read between 14 October 2026 and 29 October 2026. A listed price is not a quote: a package covers only what the provider says it covers, and the pages do not all say whether VAT is included. Confirm the price and what it includes with the provider before you book. The ranges marked indicative on this page are indicative figures compiled by Zavis. They are not taken from a published price list and are not quotes: each provider sets its own prices, so ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote before you book.
What published prices and indicative ranges does this guide give?
This guide gives published prices for 14 of 20 procedures and Zavis's indicative ranges for the rest in the UAE. Its list begins with: GP Consultation, AED 49 to AED 70 (published prices in 3 cities); Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel), AED 50 to AED 500 (indicative range); X-Ray, AED 367.5 to AED 501.27 (published prices in Dubai). Published prices on this page are the ones each provider lists on its own website, read between 14 October 2026 and 29 October 2026. A listed price is not a quote: a package covers only what the provider says it covers, and the pages do not all say whether VAT is included. Confirm the price and what it includes with the provider before you book. The ranges marked indicative on this page are indicative figures compiled by Zavis. They are not taken from a published price list and are not quotes: each provider sets its own prices, so ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote before you book.
How do I get an actual price?
Ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote, and ask what it includes: the consultation, tests, anaesthesia, consumables, follow-up visits and VAT. Then ask your insurer what your plan covers.
Does insurance cover these procedures?
Whether insurance pays depends on your plan. Ask your insurer what your plan covers and what you would pay before you book.
This page is general information, not medical or financial advice.