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Dubai has a high standard of general healthcare in both public and private sectors. The preferable option however is private healthcare because of shorter waiting time, better inpatient facilities and not least, the English speaking medical staff. Subsidised state healthcare is available only for Dubai’s residents, but they too prefer private care and seek health insurance. But in emergency cases, state-run hospitals treat the patients for free regardless of nationality and possession of health card. Dubai government has a strong emphasis on healthcare sector and has made medical services of international standards available to its residents through some excellent state-run hospitals. Dubai’s Department of Health & Medical Services (www.dohms.gov.ae) runs the following hospitals in the city: Private healthcare in Dubai is more popular than government healthcare because it involves less waiting and more comfort. Dubai houses some of the world’s most advanced private medical facilities. Private clinics and hospitals meeting international standards are dotted around Dubai and are within easy access.

Some of the most renowned private hospitals in Dubai include: Residents of Dubai qualify for the subsidized government healthcare and avail this facility through their health cards. An additional healthcare insurance may be provided by your employer but the coverage varies according to the policy and plan that you’re entitled to. Generally, dental care and screening tests are not covered by the standard insurance policies. And as for maternity coverage, some insurance plans may require you to have been on the policy for a year in order to get entitled to the maternity cover.