Medical assistance in Dubai Nationals and foreign residents have access to state medical care but this requires a health card. Application forms for health cards are obtainable from clinics and from the ministry of health. Health care in Dubai is also predominately private. It is very expensive so health insurance is essential. Many large companies provide health cover for Dubai, but ensure that the policy is fully understood before travelling. Doctors Doctors are administered by the ministry of health. Doctors are available to the general public under certain circumstances. Most embassies will be able to provide a list of doctors in the region and also answer any additional questions you may have. Doctor’s appointments are usually given within 24-48hrs of the request. Some surgery hours may vary but the most common is 9am-1pm and 5pm-8.30pm. A same day appointment can usually be arranged for urgent conditions. A routine first diagnostic doctor costs around £40, but bear in mind the cost may increase if any tests are required. Dentists Dentists in Dubai do not only provide an excellent standard of service but are predominantly private and the cost of dental insurance can be very high. Most embassies keep details of their foreign nationals who practise dentistry in the region, but most dentists and orthodontists can be found in the local telephone pages. It would be best where possible to ask for a recommendation from a friend. Surgery hours are generally 9am-1pm and 4pm to 8pm Saturday through to Thursday. Medicines. Medicines are dispensed from pharmacies, which are denoted by the green cross on the building. Pharmacies provide a large amount of medicines without prescription even if they require a prescription in the UK. Please note that the ministry of health in Dubai have banned the use of tranquillisers, anti-depressants and in some instances sleeping pills. Most pharmacies are open 9.30sm to 1pm and 4pm to 8.30pm. Although most hospitals have 24hr pharmacies.
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