Medical Tourism in UAE

The UAE or United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprises of seven sovereign states situated southeast of the Arabian Peninsula.  The UAE does not have an over abundance of natural resources, except oil, which is a key reason for its economic advancement.  The people of this region enjoy a high quality of life due to the wealth created from its oil reserves.  

In these modern times, it is noted that UAE’s culture is more liberal in comparison to other Gulf countries. Tolerant lifestyles have created a unique cultural flavor in UAE.  The blend of east-meets-west culture combines conservative Islamic traditions with liberal western views into one single harmonious melting pot, which makes it a much more welcoming place for western visitors.  

Medical tourism is a relatively new industry in the UAE, but with the success it has observed, it is forecasted to grow at the rate of 15% annually and bring millions to the UAE economy.  The government of UAE sees much potential in this industry and is currently allocating resources and promoting its medical infrastructure.  

Medical facilities and procedures

With its oil wealth, UAE has gained access to the highest quality medical equipment and healthcare infrastructure.  This wealth, coupled with a desire to have the best, has brought the medical facilities up to par with the best in the west.  UAE also has access to highly skilled pool of medical staff including doctors, surgeons, and nurses.  Recently doctors and hospitals in the UAE have also started cooperating with foreign universities where knowledge flows in both directions.  

Dubai is currently developing the Dubai Healthcare City which will become an internationally recognized location of choice for quality healthcare, and a center of excellence for clinical services, medical education, and research.  Dubai is cooperating with leading international organizations including the U.S. based Harvard Medical School and the Mayo Clinic just to name a few.  

Most professional people are fluent in English, especially those in business and trade.   With exposure to foreign universities, many native doctors speak fluent English.

Healthcare facilities available in UAE are of the highest international standards.  Use of modern medical procedures, exposure to the latest in the world of medicine as well as availability of highly skilled and experienced medical practitioners, make this country a favorable option for medical treatment.  Overall efficiencies in hospital management and governance lead to a high quality and satisfactory healthcare experience in this country.

This high standard of care is provided at highly competitive rates without sacrificing quality. These factors coupled with flexible visa requirements, make the UAE a very attractive proposition for medical tourists around the world.