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
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).