As with many other sectors in the UAE, the country’s healthcare sector is quite well developed, with both public and private healthcare facilities offering high-quality care. Earlier this year, the Emirati government announced investment of around $150 million aimed at new hospitals and clinics across the country.
Thanks to the gradual increase in healthcare standards, life expectancy has risen to over 78 years, up by 5 years compared with 2010. What’s more, the relatively low care costs mean that Dubai and Abu Dhabi have even landed on the radar of foreigners, with both cities ranking among the top ten medical tourism destinations in the world