MRI Scan Cost in the UAE: Published Prices
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In the UAE, 21 published MRI scan prices from 4 providers in 2 cities are listed at AED 1,000 to AED 7,980. Of these, 1 is a "from" price. Published prices on this page are the ones each provider lists on its own website, read between 15 October 2026 and 29 October 2026. A listed price is not a quote: a package covers only what the provider says it covers, and the pages do not all say whether VAT is included. Confirm the price and what it includes with the provider before you book. For Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain and Al Ain, where Zavis found no published price, the page gives indicative ranges under their own heading.
Published Prices in the UAE
AED 1,000 to AED 7,980
Listed prices
21
Providers
4
Duration
30–60 minutes
Recovery
No recovery needed
Insurance
Whether insurance pays for an MRI scan depends on your plan. Ask your insurer what your plan covers and what you would pay before you book.
Setting: Usually no hospital stay
Anaesthesia: Usually none
Published Prices by City
| City | Providers | Listed prices | Listed range | Each price and its source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3 | 20 | AED 1,500 to AED 7,980 | Each price and its source: Dubai |
| Abu Dhabi | 1 | 1 | from AED 1,000 | Each price and its source: Abu Dhabi |
Each row gives the range of prices that providers in that city list on their own websites. The rows do not show that care is priced lower in one city than in another: the providers, and what their prices include, differ from city to city.
Indicative Ranges Where No Price Is Published
The ranges marked indicative on this page are indicative figures compiled by Zavis. They are not taken from a published price list and are not quotes: each provider sets its own prices, so ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote before you book. How Zavis sources prices.
These are Zavis's indicative ranges by city. They do not show that care costs less in one city than in another: only written quotes from providers can show that.
About MRI Scan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues inside the body. It is commonly used to examine the brain, spine, joints, abdomen, and soft tissues without radiation exposure.
What to Expect
You will lie on a moveable table that slides into a large tube-shaped scanner. The procedure is painless but can be noisy. You may receive a contrast dye injection for clearer images. The scan takes 30–60 minutes. You must remove all metal objects beforehand.
Related Procedures
CT Scan
Published prices in 2 cities AED 399 to AED 3,063.38
X-Ray
Published prices in Dubai AED 367.5 to AED 501.27
Ultrasound
Published prices in 2 cities AED 199 to AED 1,476.25
MRI Scan in the UAE: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an MRI scan cost in the UAE?
In the UAE, 21 published MRI scan prices from 4 providers in 2 cities are listed at AED 1,000 to AED 7,980. Of these, 1 is a "from" price. Published prices on this page are the ones each provider lists on its own website, read between 15 October 2026 and 29 October 2026. A listed price is not a quote: a package covers only what the provider says it covers, and the pages do not all say whether VAT is included. Confirm the price and what it includes with the provider before you book.
How do I get an actual price for an MRI scan?
Ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote, and ask what it includes: the consultation, tests, anaesthesia, consumables, follow-up visits and VAT. Then ask your insurer what your plan covers.
Does insurance cover an MRI scan in the UAE?
Whether insurance pays for an MRI scan depends on your plan. Ask your insurer what your plan covers and what you would pay before you book.
What should I expect during an MRI scan?
You will lie on a moveable table that slides into a large tube-shaped scanner. The procedure is painless but can be noisy. You may receive a contrast dye injection for clearer images. The scan takes 30–60 minutes. You must remove all metal objects beforehand.
How long does an MRI scan take?
An MRI scan usually takes 30–60 minutes. Your doctor will tell you what to expect in your case.
This page is general information, not medical or financial advice.