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Medical Procedures Covered by Insurance in Dubai

Dubai, UAE·24 procedures·Sorted: cheapest first

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

#1

Vitamin D Test

5 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 150

Covered
#2

ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)

5–10 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 180

Covered
#3

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)

5–10 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 200

Covered
#4

X-Ray

5–15 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 250

Covered
#5

Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)

5 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 250

Covered
#6

GP Consultation

15–30 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 250

Covered
#7

Physiotherapy Session

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

AED 450

Covered
#8

Specialist Consultation

20–45 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 550

Covered
#9

Mammogram

15–20 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 600

Covered
#10

Ultrasound

15–45 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 700

Covered
#11

Echocardiogram

30–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 1,000

Covered
#12

CT Scan

10–30 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 1,800

Covered
#13

MRI Scan

30–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 2,500

Covered
#14

Endoscopy (Upper GI)

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

AED 3,500

Covered
#15

Colonoscopy

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

AED 4,500

Covered
#16

Cataract Surgery

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

AED 10,000

Covered
#17

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)

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

AED 18,000

Covered
#18

Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)

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

AED 20,000

Covered
#19

Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)

30–60 minutes · inpatient · 1–3 weeks

AED 25,000

Covered
#20

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)

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

AED 25,000

Covered
#21

Caesarean Section (C-Section)

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

AED 30,000

Covered
#22

ACL Reconstruction

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

AED 40,000

Covered
#23

Knee Replacement (Total)

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

AED 65,000

Covered
#24

Hip Replacement (Total)

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

AED 75,000

Covered

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Medical Procedures Covered by Insurance in Dubai — FAQ

Medical Procedures Covered by Insurance available in Dubai?

Here are the top 24 ranked by cheapest first: 1. Vitamin D Test (AED 150), 2. ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram) (AED 180), 3. Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel) (AED 200), 4. X-Ray (AED 250), 5. Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4) (AED 250), and 19 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. 24 of 24 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).