Major Surgeries in Ras Al Khaimah — Costs & Recovery Times
Major surgeries in Ras Al Khaimah requiring hospital admission. Know the costs, recovery times, and insurance coverage before you go.
Hip Replacement (Total)
1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)
AED 54,000
Knee Replacement (Total)
1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)
AED 48,000
ACL Reconstruction
1–2 hours · either · 6–9 months (return to sport)
AED 30,000
Caesarean Section (C-Section)
45–90 minutes · inpatient · 2–4 days (hospital), 6–8 weeks (full)
AED 21,000
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
1–3 hours · either · 1–2 weeks (return to work), 6–12 months (final result)
AED 18,000
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)
30–60 minutes · inpatient · 1–3 weeks
AED 17,000
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)
45–90 minutes · either · 1–2 weeks (light activity), 4–6 weeks (full)
AED 17,000
Liposuction
1–3 hours · either · 1–2 weeks (return to work), 3–6 months (final result)
AED 16,000
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)
30–60 minutes (diagnostic) · inpatient · 1–2 days
AED 15,000
Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)
6–18 hours (labour) · inpatient · 1–2 days (hospital), 4–6 weeks (full)
AED 13,000
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Major Surgeries in Ras Al Khaimah — Costs & Recovery Times — FAQ
Major Surgeries available in Ras Al Khaimah — Costs & Recovery Times?
Here are the top 10 ranked by most expensive first: 1. Hip Replacement (Total) (AED 54,000), 2. Knee Replacement (Total) (AED 48,000), 3. ACL Reconstruction (AED 30,000), 4. Caesarean Section (C-Section) (AED 21,000), 5. Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) (AED 18,000), and 5 more.
How do medical costs in Ras Al Khaimah compare to other UAE cities?
Ras Al Khaimah is more affordable than Dubai and Abu Dhabi for medical procedures. Prices vary by 30-50% between the cheapest and most expensive emirates for the same procedure.
Are these prices covered by insurance in Ras Al Khaimah?
Coverage depends on the procedure and your plan. 8 of 10 procedures on this list are typically covered by UAE health insurance. Healthcare in Ras Al Khaimah is regulated by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP).
Disclaimer: Rankings based on typical procedure costs in Ras Al Khaimah, 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 Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP).