Overview

On the healthcare front, the UAE offers patients more than 120 JCI-accredited hospitals and specialty clinics, more than any single medical travel destination. Dubai boasts more than three dozen JCI-accredited hospitals.

Larger multi-disciplinary facilities, such as the American Hospital, the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Tawam Hospital, and City Hospital, offer a full ranges of specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, neurology and spine, reproductive medicine, and ENT.

Medical travelers outside the region are largely comprised of affluent patients attracted to the many specialty and sub-specialty clinics offering cosmetic surgery, vision care, IVF/infertility, vein care and prosthesis. As one of the world’s tourism destinations, Dubai also is beginning to court the more casual healthcare consumer, who might seek to offset the costs of a junket with health screenings and check-ups, or combine a visit with a cosmetic or dental procedure.

State Department Information

Quick Facts
Alerts and Warnings

Securing Your Money When You Travel

Carrying large amounts of cash is obviously unsafe in a foreign country. Also, be careful using your credit cards when you travel. Never give out your PIN, never let anyone else swipe your card and don't ever let anyone take your card out of your sight (example: at a restaurant). Make sure your cards are "Chip" enabled, require a PIN to use and carry in a wallet or case that shields the data from being scanned on the street.

Many clinics are no longer accepting personal checks, cash or travelers checks. Wire transfer and credit cards are your best bet however they can come with high bank fees per use internationally, variable exchange fees and lower daily spending limits when being used in a foreign country.

A Simple Solution to keep your money safe - Travani offers 3 secure travel products to carrying money for expenses and for paying your doctor. There are no credit checks, low fees, and you don't have to worry about having your money or identity stolen off of your card. In fact, leave those important cards at home and get a FREE RFID shield!* Find out more.