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Medical Procedures Covered by Insurance in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE·24 procedures·Sorted: cheapest first

Medical procedures covered by health insurance in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Know what your plan covers before your visit.

#1

Vitamin D Test

5 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 130

Covered
#2

ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)

5–10 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 160

Covered
#3

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)

5–10 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 180

Covered
#4

X-Ray

5–15 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 220

Covered
#5

Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)

5 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 220

Covered
#6

GP Consultation

15–30 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 220

Covered
#7

Physiotherapy Session

45–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed per session

AED 400

Covered
#8

Specialist Consultation

20–45 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 500

Covered
#9

Mammogram

15–20 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 550

Covered
#10

Ultrasound

15–45 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 600

Covered
#11

Echocardiogram

30–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 900

Covered
#12

CT Scan

10–30 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 1,600

Covered
#13

MRI Scan

30–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 2,200

Covered
#14

Endoscopy (Upper GI)

15–30 minutes · day-case · 1–2 hours (post-sedation), full day rest recommended

AED 3,000

Covered
#15

Colonoscopy

30–60 minutes · day-case · 1–2 hours (post-sedation), full day rest recommended

AED 4,000

Covered
#16

Cataract Surgery

15–30 minutes per eye · day-case · 1–2 weeks (most activities), 4–6 weeks (full)

AED 9,000

Covered
#17

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)

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

AED 16,000

Covered
#18

Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)

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

AED 18,000

Covered
#19

Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)

30–60 minutes · inpatient · 1–3 weeks

AED 22,000

Covered
#20

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)

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

AED 22,000

Covered
#21

Caesarean Section (C-Section)

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

AED 27,000

Covered
#22

ACL Reconstruction

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

AED 37,000

Covered
#23

Knee Replacement (Total)

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

AED 60,000

Covered
#24

Hip Replacement (Total)

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

AED 70,000

Covered

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Medical Procedures Covered by Insurance in Abu Dhabi — FAQ

Medical Procedures Covered by Insurance available in Abu Dhabi?

Here are the top 24 ranked by cheapest first: 1. Vitamin D Test (AED 130), 2. ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram) (AED 160), 3. Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel) (AED 180), 4. X-Ray (AED 220), 5. Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4) (AED 220), and 19 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. 24 of 24 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).