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Major Surgeries in Abu Dhabi — Costs & Recovery Times

Abu Dhabi, UAE·10 procedures·Sorted: most expensive first

Major surgeries in Abu Dhabi requiring hospital admission. Know the costs, recovery times, and insurance coverage before you go.

#1

Hip Replacement (Total)

1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)

AED 70,000

Covered
#2

Knee Replacement (Total)

1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)

AED 60,000

Covered
#3

ACL Reconstruction

1–2 hours · either · 6–9 months (return to sport)

AED 37,000

Covered
#4

Caesarean Section (C-Section)

45–90 minutes · inpatient · 2–4 days (hospital), 6–8 weeks (full)

AED 27,000

Covered
#5

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

1–3 hours · either · 1–2 weeks (return to work), 6–12 months (final result)

AED 23,000

Not covered
#6

Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)

30–60 minutes · inpatient · 1–3 weeks

AED 22,000

Covered
#7

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)

45–90 minutes · either · 1–2 weeks (light activity), 4–6 weeks (full)

AED 22,000

Covered
#8

Liposuction

1–3 hours · either · 1–2 weeks (return to work), 3–6 months (final result)

AED 20,000

Not covered
#9

Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)

30–60 minutes (diagnostic) · inpatient · 1–2 days

AED 18,000

Covered
#10

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)

6–18 hours (labour) · inpatient · 1–2 days (hospital), 4–6 weeks (full)

AED 16,000

Covered

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Disclaimer: Rankings based on typical procedure costs in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from DOH/DHA tariff data and market-observed prices as of March 2026. Actual costs vary by facility and doctor. Healthcare regulated by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH).