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Dubai health insurance: how to choose a policy

A practical route through a common Dubai life and property question. Requirements change, so start by checking the official source.

Official source: Dubai Health Authority

Source for current requirements and facts: Dubai Health Authority. We do not insert unverified fees or timelines.

What to check, in order

  1. 1

    Establish responsibility

    Confirm who arranges cover in your situation and what applies to dependants.

  2. 2

    Compare the network

    Check required clinics, direct billing and specialist referral rules.

  3. 3

    Read exclusions

    Review limits, waiting periods, chronic conditions, medicines and co-payments in policy documents.

  4. 4

    Check authorisation

    Use a regulated insurer or intermediary and retain the official policy document.

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

Who provides this service in Dubai

Real companies from Google Maps — live ratings and reviews.

InsuranceMarket.ae

4.8(30683)

CONTROL TOWER - 27th Floor - Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Lifecare International Insurance Brokers

4.9(467)

Millennium Executive Tower - Suite 205 - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center First - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Petra Insurance Broker L.L.C.

4.9(426)

1701 - Anantara Downtown Dubai - Hotel - الخليج التجاري - دبي - United Arab Emirates

New Shield Insurance Brokers LLC

4.7(495)

Suite 2801 - One by Omniyat - شارع المستقبل - الخليج التجاري - دبي - United Arab Emirates

ANIB - Al Nabooda Insurance Brokers - Head Office - Dubai

4.7(134)

6th Floor Al Ghazal Mall/Commercial Complex - Al Wasl Rd - Al Bada' - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Unitrust Insurance Brokers LLC - Insurance Broker in Dubai

4.8(390)

& 2402, Al Moosa Tower 2 - Office 2401 - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center First - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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