Compare Medical Procedure Costs in the UAE

Should you get an MRI or CT scan? Dental implant or crown? Compare 15 common procedure pairs side-by-side with UAE pricing across 8 cities, insurance coverage details, and guidance on when to choose each option. All prices based on DOH Mandatory Tariff methodology and market data as of March 2026.

Procedure comparisons

Diagnostic & Imaging

Compare costs for MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, and screening tests

MRI Scan vs CT Scan

AED 800–AED 5,000vsAED 500–AED 4,000

MRI and CT scans are the two most common advanced imaging techniques. MRI uses magnetic fields with no radiation, while ...

CT Scan is ~AED 650 cheaper7 differences

X-Ray vs Ultrasound

AED 80–AED 600vsAED 200–AED 1,500

X-rays and ultrasounds are foundational diagnostic imaging tools. X-rays use radiation to visualise bones and dense stru...

X-Ray is ~AED 510 cheaper6 differences

Dental Procedures

Implants vs crowns, root canals vs extractions, whitening vs veneers

Dental Implant vs Crown

AED 3,000–AED 15,000vsAED 600–AED 4,000

Dental implants replace a missing tooth entirely (root + crown), while dental crowns cap an existing damaged tooth. The ...

Dental Crown is ~AED 6,700 cheaper6 differences

Root Canal vs Tooth Extraction

AED 700–AED 4,500vsAED 150–AED 2,500

A root canal saves an infected tooth by removing the diseased pulp and sealing it, while extraction removes the tooth en...

Tooth Extraction is ~AED 1,275 cheaper6 differences

Dental Veneers vs Crowns

AED 800–AED 5,000vsAED 600–AED 4,000

Veneers are thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth for cosmetic improvement, while crowns cover the entire t...

Dental Crown is ~AED 600 cheaper6 differences

Teeth Whitening vs Veneers

AED 500–AED 3,000vsAED 800–AED 5,000

Teeth whitening is a non-invasive procedure that bleaches natural teeth to remove stains, while veneers are porcelain sh...

Teeth Whitening (In-Office) is ~AED 1,150 cheaper6 differences

Surgical & Medical

Eye surgery, deliveries, endoscopy, colonoscopy, joint replacements

LASIK vs Cataract Surgery

AED 3,000–AED 12,000vsAED 3,000–AED 20,000

LASIK and cataract surgery are both eye procedures but serve very different purposes. LASIK reshapes the cornea to corre...

LASIK Eye Surgery is ~AED 4,000 cheaper6 differences

Normal Delivery vs C-Section

AED 7,000–AED 30,000vsAED 12,000–AED 50,000

Normal (vaginal) delivery and Caesarean section are the two methods of childbirth. Vaginal delivery is the natural proce...

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth) is ~AED 12,500 cheaper7 differences

Endoscopy vs Colonoscopy

AED 1,000–AED 6,000vsAED 1,500–AED 8,000

Both procedures use a flexible camera (endoscope), but they examine different parts of the digestive tract. An upper end...

Endoscopy (Upper GI) is ~AED 1,250 cheaper6 differences

Knee Replacement vs Hip Replacement

AED 30,000–AED 100,000vsAED 35,000–AED 120,000

Both are major joint replacement surgeries that replace damaged joint surfaces with prosthetic components. They share si...

Knee Replacement (Total) is ~AED 12,500 cheaper7 differences

Cosmetic & Aesthetic

Botox vs fillers, rhinoplasty vs liposuction comparisons

Botox vs Dermal Fillers

AED 500–AED 3,000vsAED 800–AED 5,000

Botox and dermal fillers are both injectable aesthetic treatments, but they work differently. Botox relaxes muscles to r...

Botox Injections is ~AED 1,150 cheaper6 differences

Rhinoplasty vs Liposuction

AED 10,000–AED 45,000vsAED 8,000–AED 40,000

Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and liposuction (fat removal) are two of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the UAE. Wh...

Liposuction is ~AED 3,500 cheaper6 differences

Consultations & Wellness

GP vs specialist visits, therapy sessions, health checkups

GP Visit vs Specialist Consultation

AED 100–AED 500vsAED 200–AED 1,200

A GP (General Practitioner) is your first point of contact for most health concerns and can diagnose and treat a wide ra...

GP Consultation is ~AED 400 cheaper5 differences

Physiotherapy vs Psychology Session

AED 150–AED 800vsAED 300–AED 1,500

Physiotherapy treats physical conditions (pain, mobility, rehabilitation), while psychology treats mental health conditi...

Physiotherapy Session is ~AED 425 cheaper6 differences

Full Health Checkup vs Blood Test

AED 300–AED 5,000vsAED 50–AED 500

A full health checkup is a comprehensive screening that includes multiple tests (blood work, imaging, physical exam, ECG...

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel) is ~AED 2,375 cheaper5 differences

All Comparisons

MRI Scan vs CT Scan

AED 800–AED 5,000 vs AED 500–AED 4,000

LASIK vs Cataract Surgery

AED 3,000–AED 12,000 vs AED 3,000–AED 20,000

Normal Delivery vs C-Section

AED 7,000–AED 30,000 vs AED 12,000–AED 50,000

Dental Implant vs Crown

AED 3,000–AED 15,000 vs AED 600–AED 4,000

Root Canal vs Tooth Extraction

AED 700–AED 4,500 vs AED 150–AED 2,500

Endoscopy vs Colonoscopy

AED 1,000–AED 6,000 vs AED 1,500–AED 8,000

Dental Veneers vs Crowns

AED 800–AED 5,000 vs AED 600–AED 4,000

Botox vs Dermal Fillers

AED 500–AED 3,000 vs AED 800–AED 5,000

Knee Replacement vs Hip Replacement

AED 30,000–AED 100,000 vs AED 35,000–AED 120,000

X-Ray vs Ultrasound

AED 80–AED 600 vs AED 200–AED 1,500

GP Visit vs Specialist Consultation

AED 100–AED 500 vs AED 200–AED 1,200

Rhinoplasty vs Liposuction

AED 10,000–AED 45,000 vs AED 8,000–AED 40,000

Teeth Whitening vs Veneers

AED 500–AED 3,000 vs AED 800–AED 5,000

Physiotherapy vs Psychology Session

AED 150–AED 800 vs AED 300–AED 1,500

Full Health Checkup vs Blood Test

AED 300–AED 5,000 vs AED 50–AED 500

Disclaimer: All prices shown are indicative ranges based on the DOH Mandatory Tariff (Shafafiya) methodology, DHA DRG parameters, and market-observed data as of March 2026. Actual costs vary by facility, doctor, clinical complexity, and insurance plan. This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or financial advice. Always obtain a personalised quote from the healthcare provider before proceeding with any procedure.