Healthcare

Dubai is the world's new melting pot. Expats come from all over the world to live here, work, conduct business, study, or just stop by for a visit. The vision that the Government and leaders of Dubai have today is to make it a uniquely qualified good-health destination as well, providing state of the art medical facilities. The hospitals here are very good, and most doctors and medical staff are world-class.


 
  • Government Healthcare

    Government Healthcare

    In Dubai, the Department of Health and Medical Services (www.dohms.gov.ae) runs the following hospitals: Dubai, Rashid, Al Bar

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  • Health Insurance

    Health Insurance

    Employers in Dubai must pay a Health Benefits Contribution for all of their employees which covers the cost of their health card and contributes towards the public healthcare syste

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  • Pharmacies

    Pharmacies

    Most pharmacies are open from around 09:00 to 22:00, Saturday to Thursday (although some close for lunch between 13:00 and 16:00). Most are also open on Fridays, from 16:00 to 22:0

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  • Private Healthcare

    Private Healthcare

    Dubai’s various private hospitals and clinics have high standards. American Hospital, Welcare Hospital, Medcare and Al Zahra Private Hospital are popular. The Iranian Hospital, w

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Union Properties in talks on sale of Ritz Union Properties has initiated talks with two foreign investors for the sale of its Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dubai, Emirates Business has reported, citing an industry source. Earlier in February, Union Properties said several investors were interested in the hotel, which it could sell if offered around $400m. The two foreign investors are from the USA and Qatar, the paper said.

 

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