10 Most Expensive Medical Procedures in Abu Dhabi
The 10 most expensive medical procedures in Abu Dhabi, UAE, ranked by typical cost. Know the costs before you book.
Hip Replacement (Total)
1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)
AED 70,000
Knee Replacement (Total)
1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)
AED 60,000
ACL Reconstruction
1–2 hours · either · 6–9 months (return to sport)
AED 37,000
IVF Treatment (One Cycle)
4–6 weeks per cycle · outpatient · 1–2 days (after retrieval)
AED 28,000
Caesarean Section (C-Section)
45–90 minutes · inpatient · 2–4 days (hospital), 6–8 weeks (full)
AED 27,000
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
1–3 hours · either · 1–2 weeks (return to work), 6–12 months (final result)
AED 23,000
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)
30–60 minutes · inpatient · 1–3 weeks
AED 22,000
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)
45–90 minutes · either · 1–2 weeks (light activity), 4–6 weeks (full)
AED 22,000
Liposuction
1–3 hours · either · 1–2 weeks (return to work), 3–6 months (final result)
AED 20,000
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)
30–60 minutes (diagnostic) · inpatient · 1–2 days
AED 18,000
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10 Most Expensive Medical Procedures in Abu Dhabi — FAQ
What are the Most Expensive Medical Procedures available in Abu Dhabi?
Here are the top 10 ranked by most expensive first: 1. Hip Replacement (Total) (AED 70,000), 2. Knee Replacement (Total) (AED 60,000), 3. ACL Reconstruction (AED 37,000), 4. IVF Treatment (One Cycle) (AED 28,000), 5. Caesarean Section (C-Section) (AED 27,000), and 5 more.
How do medical costs in Abu Dhabi compare to other UAE cities?
Abu Dhabi is the second most expensive 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 Abu Dhabi?
Coverage depends on the procedure and your plan. 7 of 10 procedures on this list are typically covered by UAE health insurance. Healthcare in Abu Dhabi is regulated by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH).
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).