10 Most Expensive Medical Procedures in Dubai
The 10 most expensive medical procedures in Dubai, 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 75,000
Knee Replacement (Total)
1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)
AED 65,000
ACL Reconstruction
1–2 hours · either · 6–9 months (return to sport)
AED 40,000
Caesarean Section (C-Section)
45–90 minutes · inpatient · 2–4 days (hospital), 6–8 weeks (full)
AED 30,000
IVF Treatment (One Cycle)
4–6 weeks per cycle · outpatient · 1–2 days (after retrieval)
AED 30,000
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)
30–60 minutes · inpatient · 1–3 weeks
AED 25,000
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)
45–90 minutes · either · 1–2 weeks (light activity), 4–6 weeks (full)
AED 25,000
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
1–3 hours · either · 1–2 weeks (return to work), 6–12 months (final result)
AED 25,000
Liposuction
1–3 hours · either · 1–2 weeks (return to work), 3–6 months (final result)
AED 22,000
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)
30–60 minutes (diagnostic) · inpatient · 1–2 days
AED 20,000
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10 Most Expensive Medical Procedures in Dubai — FAQ
What are the Most Expensive Medical Procedures available in Dubai?
Here are the top 10 ranked by most expensive first: 1. Hip Replacement (Total) (AED 75,000), 2. Knee Replacement (Total) (AED 65,000), 3. ACL Reconstruction (AED 40,000), 4. Caesarean Section (C-Section) (AED 30,000), 5. IVF Treatment (One Cycle) (AED 30,000), and 5 more.
How do medical costs in Dubai compare to other UAE cities?
Dubai is generally the most expensive emirate 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 Dubai?
Coverage depends on the procedure and your plan. 7 of 10 procedures on this list are typically covered by UAE health insurance. Healthcare in Dubai is regulated by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
Disclaimer: Rankings based on typical procedure costs in Dubai, 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 Dubai Health Authority (DHA).