Pregnancy & Delivery — Total Estimated Cost in the UAE

Pregnancy & Delivery in the UAE typically costs AED 8,750 to AED 41,900, with a typical total of AED 17,442. This includes 5 required steps over 9 months. Optional add-ons can bring the total to AED 40,067. Umm Al Quwain is the most affordable at AED 14,140, while Dubai is the most expensive at AED 23,500. Prices based on DOH Mandatory Tariff methodology and market data as of March 2026.

Required Steps

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

+ Optional Add-ons

AED 22,625

AED 12,000 – AED 50,000

Duration

9 months

Cheapest City

Umm Al Quwain

AED 14,140

Step-by-Step Cost Breakdown

Step	Qty	Unit Cost	Subtotal	Required
GP Consultationinitial + follow-ups	4	AED 100 – AED 500	AED 400 – AED 2,000
Ultrasoundone per trimester + anatomy scan	4	AED 200 – AED 1,500	AED 800 – AED 6,000
Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)first trimester, glucose, third trimester	3	AED 50 – AED 500	AED 150 – AED 1,500
Specialist ConsultationOB-GYN consultations	2	AED 200 – AED 1,200	AED 400 – AED 2,400
Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)	1	AED 7,000 – AED 30,000	AED 7,000 – AED 30,000
Caesarean Section (C-Section)if medically required	1	AED 12,000 – AED 50,000	AED 12,000 – AED 50,000	Optional
Total (Required Steps)			AED 8,750 – AED 41,900
+ Optional Add-ons			AED 12,000 – AED 50,000

Cost by City

Compare the total pregnancy & delivery cost across all UAE cities. Prices show required steps only (typical estimate).

Umm Al Quwain

AED 14,140

AED 8,750 – AED 24,370

Cheapest

Ajman

AED 15,330

AED 8,750 – AED 27,100

8% more than Umm Al Quwain

Fujairah

AED 15,330

AED 9,780 – AED 27,100

8% more than Umm Al Quwain

Ras Al Khaimah

AED 16,660

AED 9,780 – AED 29,800

18% more than Umm Al Quwain

Sharjah

AED 16,770

AED 8,750 – AED 30,050

19% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Ain

AED 16,970

AED 10,060 – AED 30,050

20% more than Umm Al Quwain

Doha

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Wakrah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Khor

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Rayyan

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Umm Salal

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Lusail

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Riyadh

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Jeddah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Mecca

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Medina

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Dammam

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Khobar

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Dhahran

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Tabuk

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Abha

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Taif

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Buraidah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Hail

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Jazan

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Najran

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Ahsa

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Khamis Mushait

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Kharj

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Jubail

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Jubail

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Yanbu

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Qassim

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Hafar Al Batin

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Manama

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Muharraq

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Riffa

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Isa Town

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Sitra

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Hamad Town

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Budaiya

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Kuwait City

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Hawalli

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Salmiya

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Farwaniya

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Jahra

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Ahmadi

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Mangaf

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Aali

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Adliya

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Akr Al Gharbi

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Bahair

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Diraz

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Hajar

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Hamalah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Hamriya

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Hoora

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Janabiyah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Musalla

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Nuwaidrat

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Sayah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Seef

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Ali

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Almaameer

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Alqudaybiyah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Alsuwaifyah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Amwaj

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Arad

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Askar

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Bani Jamrah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Bilad Al Qadeem

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Bu Qazala

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Buashirah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Buri

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Busaiteen

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Damistan

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Dar Kulaib

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Hawrat Aali

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Hawrat Sanad

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Hidd

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Jannusan

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Jerdab

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Jid Al Haj

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Jid Ali

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Jid Hafs

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Jidhafs

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Malkiya

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Maqabah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Murqoban

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Qalali

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Quwah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Ras Zuwayed

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Saar

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Sadad

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Salmabad

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Samaheej

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Sanabis

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Sanad

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Tubli

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Wadiyan

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Zayed Town

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Zinj

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Jumailiya

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Shahaniya

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Dukhan

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Umm Bab

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Lith

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Al Sulayyil

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Dawadmi

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Khafji

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Neom

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Nuairiyah

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Wadi Al Dawasir

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Istanbul

AED 17,442

AED 8,750 – AED 41,900

23% more than Umm Al Quwain

Abu Dhabi

AED 20,820

AED 11,190 – AED 38,350

47% more than Umm Al Quwain

Dubai

AED 23,500

AED 12,640 – AED 41,900

66% more than Umm Al Quwain

Insurance Coverage

Step-by-step insurance coverage summary for pregnancy & delivery. Coverage depends on your specific plan and insurer.

GP Consultation

GP consultations are covered by all UAE insurance plans including the basic Daman scheme. Co-pay of ...

Covered

Ultrasound

Ultrasound scans are covered by virtually all UAE insurance plans. Pre-authorisation is rarely requi...

Covered

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)

Blood tests are covered by all UAE insurance plans including the basic Daman scheme. Co-pay of 0–20%...

Covered

Specialist Consultation

Specialist consultations are covered by most UAE insurance plans. Some basic plans may require a GP ...

Covered

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)

Maternity is covered by most enhanced and premium plans after a waiting period (typically 9–12 month...

Covered

Caesarean Section (C-Section)

C-sections are covered under maternity benefits (same waiting period as normal delivery). Emergency ...

Covered

What to Expect

Timeline: 9 months

Your pregnancy journey typically begins with a GP consultation to confirm pregnancy, followed by regular ultrasound scans (one per trimester plus a 20-week anatomy scan), blood tests for screening, and specialist OB-GYN consultations. Delivery takes place at a hospital — either vaginal or via C-section depending on clinical need. Most patients complete 8–12 visits over the 9-month period.

GP Consultation x4

initial + follow-ups

Ultrasound x4

one per trimester + anatomy scan

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel) x3

first trimester, glucose, third trimester

Specialist Consultation x2

OB-GYN consultations

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)

Caesarean Section (C-Section)optional

if medically required

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Al Hajar

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Al Hamalah

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Al Hamriya

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Al Hoora

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Al Janabiyah

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Al Musalla

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Al Sayah

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Al Seef

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Buashirah

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Hawrat Sanad

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Hidd

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Jannusan

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Jerdab

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Jid Al Haj

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Jid Ali

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Jid Hafs

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Jidhafs

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Malkiya

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Maqabah

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Murqoban

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Pregnancy & Delivery Cost — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does pregnancy & delivery cost in the UAE?

Pregnancy & Delivery in the UAE costs between AED 8,750 and AED 41,900 for all required steps, with a typical total of AED 17,442. This covers 5 procedures over 9 months. Umm Al Quwain offers the lowest prices, while Dubai is the most expensive.

What is included in the pregnancy & delivery cost?

The total includes: GP Consultation (x4), Ultrasound (x4), Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel) (x3), Specialist Consultation (x2), Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth) (x1). Optional add-ons include: Caesarean Section (C-Section) (x1).

Is pregnancy & delivery covered by insurance in the UAE?

6 out of 6 steps in this journey are typically covered by UAE health insurance. Coverage depends on your plan tier — enhanced and premium plans offer better coverage. Co-pays of 10–20% apply for covered procedures. Cosmetic and elective steps are generally not covered.

Where is the cheapest place for pregnancy & delivery in the UAE?

Umm Al Quwain offers the lowest typical cost at AED 14,140 for required steps. Dubai is the most expensive at AED 23,500 — that is 66% more. Sharjah and northern emirates generally offer the best value.

How long does pregnancy & delivery take?

The complete pregnancy & delivery journey takes approximately 9 months. Your pregnancy journey typically begins with a GP consultation to confirm pregnancy, followed by regular ultrasound scans (one per trimester plus a 20-week anatomy scan), blood tests for screening, and specialist OB-GYN consultations. Delivery takes place at a hospital — either vaginal or via C-section depending on clinical need. Most patients complete 8–12 visits over the 9-month period.

Disclaimer: All prices shown are indicative ranges based on the DOH Mandatory Tariff (Shafafiya) methodology and market-observed data as of March 2026. Actual costs vary by facility, doctor, clinical complexity, and insurance plan. This cost bundle is for planning purposes only and does not constitute medical or financial advice. Always obtain a personalised quote from your healthcare provider before proceeding.