The UAE
15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in the UAE
Last updated on Apr 03, 2023
Summary: The quality of medical care in the UAE is generally considered to be very good, with many hospitals and clinics offering a wide range of services. In comparison to the US, the UAE has a well-developed healthcare system with a high standard of care. Emergency services are available 24/7 and can be accessed by calling the emergency number 999. Ambulance services are also available and can be called by dialing 998.
How are healthcare services the UAE?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in the UAE, they replied:
"There are a huge veriety of clinics and hospitals available, and most are held to a very hight standard of care. Seek advice from other expats and do some research, there is loads of info out there. It took us a few trys before we found a doctor that we were comfortable with and so you might need to shop around a bit. Doctors and other health care professionals tend to be expats as well," remarked one expat in Dubai.
"Advanced recon on the ground is very important. Do not expect to find the perfect doctor straight away. The American hospitals are the most expensive but usually have the best standards of care. Find a doctor whom you like and stick with that person. If your company does not provide medical insurance, there are plenty of options to receive based on budget," remarked one expat living in Abu Dhabi.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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