{"id":11834,"date":"2025-09-17T21:23:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T13:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=11834"},"modified":"2026-02-19T03:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:37:05","slug":"dubai-insurance-is-health-insurance-free-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/dubai-insurance-is-health-insurance-free-in-dubai.html","title":{"rendered":"Is Health Insurance Free for Expats in Dubai?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance is not free for expats in Dubai. While Emirati citizens enjoy free healthcare, expatriates must either obtain coverage through their employer, purchase a private policy, or qualify for public health insurance at a subsidized cost. Every resident in Dubai is required by law to have valid health insurance in order to secure or maintain a residency visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can choose between public and private health insurance depending on their needs. Public coverage typically comes at a lower cost and is often provided through employment, while private insurance offers broader benefits, faster access to care, and more provider options. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/pp-profile\/about\/#:~:text=We%20are%20an%20award%2Dwinning%20insurance%20intermediary%20of%20choice%2C%20simplifying%20the%20world%20of%20insurance%20to%20help%20you%20find%20the%20right%20plan.%20At%20Pacific%20Prime%2C%20we%20empower%20our%20clients%20with%20teams%20of%20trained%20experts%20and%20in%2Dhouse%20technology%2C%20so%20they%20can%20make%20informed%20decisions%20within%20their%20budget.\">Pacific Prime <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps expats understand these choices so they can meet Dubai\u2019s mandatory health insurance requirements while securing the right level of coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you go to our webpage about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/middle-east\/international-health-insurance-expats-dubai-uae\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance in Dubai for expats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can read our comprehensive article about all things health insurance in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also be curious to know if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/dubai-insurance-does-dubai-have-free-healthcare.html\">Dubai\u2019s healthcare system is free or not<\/a>, and you can read our blog post about it to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/dubai-insurance-how-much-does-insurance-cost-in-dubai.html\">how much health insurance costs in Dubai<\/a>, use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/?__cf_chl_tk=8HJ9Y8Te.sAyOt5HCyTz9X0VaMrhhvX5iu1_.Ks1h4o-1695219832-0-gaNycGzNE5A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free quote generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get a number of estimates from a number of insurance companies at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Health Insurance Isn\u2019t Free for Expats in Dubai<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24673 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-under-a-clear-blue-sky-2.webp\" alt=\"Image of Dubai Skyline With Modern Skyscrapers Under A Clear Blue Sky with text overlay of &quot;Why Health Insurance Isn\u2019t Free for Expats in Dubai&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-under-a-clear-blue-sky-2.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-under-a-clear-blue-sky-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-under-a-clear-blue-sky-2-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-under-a-clear-blue-sky-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-under-a-clear-blue-sky-2-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Health insurance will not be free for expats moving to Dubai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Expats may have access to public health insurance at a lower cost if they are employed in Dubai, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/middle-east\/international-health-insurance-expats-dubai-uae\/#:~:text=Expats%20with%20resident%20visas%20can%20apply%20for%20a%20health%20card%20to%20grant%20them%20access%20to%20public%20healthcare%20facilities.%20This%20will%20permit%20access%20to%20public%20healthcare%20services%20for%20a%20lower%20cost%2C%20but%20never%20for%20free%20like%20emirate%20citizens.%C2%A0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but health care is only free for emirate citizens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Private health insurance is another option for expats through private insurance providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expats living in the UAE are <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/middle-east\/international-health-insurance-expats-dubai-uae\/#:~:text=The%20UAE%20requires%20expats%20to%20have%20health%20insurance.\"><b>required to have health insurance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it is important they determine if they qualify for public health insurance or if they should purchase a private health insurance policy. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalinsurance.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/Health-Insurance-Law-English.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Health Insurance Law No. 11 of 2013<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the law that created this mandate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does this mean for expats? It means that they will not be able to become a Dubai resident until they show proof that they have met the minimum health insurance requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-49' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_UAE_1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner UAE 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer-Provided Health Insurance for Expats in Dubai<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Expats who are employed in Dubai should receive health insurance coverage from their employer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Dubai employers are only responsible for providing coverage for their employees, however. So if you have dependents, such as a spouse or children, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/u.ae\/en\/information-and-services\/health-and-fitness\/health-insurance#:~:text=In%20the%20emirate%20of%20Dubai%2C%20employers%20are%20required%20to%20provide%20health%20insurance%20coverage%20for%20their%20employees.%20Sponsors%20are%20required%20to%20get%20insurance%20cover%20for%20their%20resident%20dependents.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you must purchase health insurance for them.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an expat who is employed in Abu Dhabi, you should receive health insurance coverage from your employer. By law, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/u.ae\/en\/information-and-services\/health-and-fitness\/health-insurance#:~:text=In%20the%20emirate%20of%20Abu%20Dhabi%2C%20employers%20and%20sponsors%20are%20responsible%20for%20the%20providing%20health%20insurance%20coverage%20for%20their%20employees%20and%20their%20families%20(1%20spouse%20and%203%20children%20under%2018%20years).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employers in Abu Dhabi are responsible for providing coverage to all of their employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, their spouses, and up to 3 children and dependents under the age of 18.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have more than 3 children, you are responsible for purchasing or signing up for health insurance coverage for all additional children.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Health Insurance Options for Expats in Dubai<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats may have access to public health insurance as provided by their employer\u2019s coverage plan. Public insurance offers coverage for hospitalization, emergencies, routine care, and maternity care. Dental and optical services are not covered by public health insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an expat who qualifies for public health insurance and deem it sufficient for your needs, we encourage learning about your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/dental\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental health insurance options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make up for the lack of coverage in this field.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential Benefits Plan (EBP) for Low-Income Expats<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats who cannot afford insurance for themselves or their dependents can use the <\/span><b>Essential Benefits Plan (EBP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a UAE public healthcare plan that provides the same coverage as public health insurance, <\/span><b>but it\u2019s only available for people who make less than 4,000 AED (USD $1,090) a month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.ae\/blog\/guide-to-mandatory-health-insurance-in-dubai\/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20Essential%20Benefits%20Plan%3F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential Benefits Plan here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-71' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!--<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-banner_V2_UAE.png\" alt=\"Insurers recommendation blog banner UAE v2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner-v2.css?ver5.2' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-card-content-v2 ul {\n    margin-top: auto;\n    margin-bottom: auto;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner UAE - v2 -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container-v2\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title-v2\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations for UAE\n  <\/h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\"\n            alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton uaerecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-allianz.png\"\n            alt=\"Allianz\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul class=\"allianz\">\n          <li>World-leading Health Insurance Provider for Expats<\/li>\n          <li>Quick and Efficient Claims Process<\/li>\n          <li>Maximum Plan benefits up <br>to USD 5,000,000<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton uaerecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Health Insurance Coverage for Expats in Dubai<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats in Dubai who are not employed and don\u2019t get public health insurance, and those who need to purchase insurance for their dependents, can get private health insurance. Coverage is available both through local insurance companies and international insurance companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Every member of your family must have health insurance, or you cannot receive a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/icp.gov.ae\/en\/service\/issuance-of-residence-permits\/\"><b>UAE residency visa<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Dubai expats have found that purchasing a private health insurance plan helps them meet this requirement. It also grants them access to get healthcare in a private hospital where it is more likely to be treated by medical professionals who speak their native language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private health insurance offers coverage for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evacuation and repatriation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional add-ons, such as dental, vision, and maternity care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-50' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_UAE_2.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner UAE 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Private Health Insurance Providers in Dubai<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats in Dubai and the UAE can get private health insurance from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/middle-east\/international-health-insurance-expats-dubai-uae\/#:~:text=International%20Health%20Insurance%20in%20Dubai%20and%20the%20UAE%20%2D%20Plans%20and%20Coverage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top insurance providers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pacific Prime partners with each of them, and as an insurance broker who is loyal to our clients and not an insurance company, we give you unbiased advice as you pick the provider that\u2019s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reach out to Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as you think of questions about your insurance needs, and we are happy to help direct you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some of the best Dubai and UAE health insurance providers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/aetna-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Fortune 100 company in the United States and offers expats comprehensive quality healthcare coverage in Dubai and the UAE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-cigna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Global provides flexible insurance plans to expats in the UAE with 24\/7 access to a customer care team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/william-russell\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">William Russell <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers insurance plans that are globally portable across countries, so expats can travel while protected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/allianz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers comprehensive insurance plans in the UAE to cater to all expats\u2019 needs. Riders are available to be purchased and attached to any basic policy that Allianz approves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/april-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April International <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has over 30 years of experience in the international health insurance market and provides both comprehensive and flexible plans to expats while in the UAE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/bupa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bupa Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers expats tailor-made plans and guaranteed lifetime renewal. They provide high-quality service with a personal relationship manager available for their members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/msh-international-insurer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSH<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has almost 50 years of experience in providing health insurance for expats and their families. With features like online claim reimbursement and medical teleconsultations, they are dedicated to their members&#8217; support and wellness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-axa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance UAE was recently acquired by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giggulf.ae\/en\/personal#:~:text=GIG%20Gulf%20(previously%20AXA%20Insurance%20UAE)%20is%20the%20region%E2%80%99s%20number%20one%20insurer%20offering%0A24\/7%20assistance%20and%20easy%20claims%20handling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the largest insurers in the Middle East. They offer expats in the UAE different plans with varying levels of coverage and customizable additional benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/now-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOW Health International <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers expats abroad comprehensive health insurance solutions, as well as providing plans for international students.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>To discover estimated premium costs for Dubai health insurance plans offered by each of these providers, use our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/?__cf_chl_tk=8HJ9Y8Te.sAyOt5HCyTz9X0VaMrhhvX5iu1_.Ks1h4o-1695219832-0-gaNycGzNE5A\"><b>free insurance quote generator<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>It is a unique tool not found on most insurance company websites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that allows you to compare policies from a number of companies side by side. You are also able to save your favorite quotes and come back to them later if you create a free account that doesn\u2019t require you to commit to anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/?__cf_chl_tk=8HJ9Y8Te.sAyOt5HCyTz9X0VaMrhhvX5iu1_.Ks1h4o-1695219832-0-gaNycGzNE5A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free quotes now<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/online-quotation-tool-tutorial\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watch this tutorial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn all the features the generator offers you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-51' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_UAE_3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner UAE 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Risks and Common Diseases Expats Face in Dubai<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats going to Dubai should know that they are entering a part of the world that is at higher risk for catching <\/span><b>Rabies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Typhoid Fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Hepatitis A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>MERS-CoV.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Knowing about these diseases and how to protect yourself against them is essential for all travelers going to the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn a little more about these diseases expats may be exposed to when in Dubai:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rabies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Dubai and the United Arab Emirates <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/traveler\/none\/united-arab-emirates#:~:text=Rabid%20dogs%20are%20commonly%20found%20in%20the%20United%20Arab%20Emirates.%20However%2C%20if%20you%20are%20bitten%20or%20scratched%20by%20a%20dog%20or%20other%20mammal%20while%20in%20the%20United%20Arab%20Emirates%2C%20rabies%20treatment%20is%20often%20available.%C2%A0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are considered high-risk for dog rabies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You will be more likely to encounter a rabid dog if you are a camper, adventure traveler, cave explorer, veterinarian, or visitor to a rural area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/rabies-travel-advice.html#:~:text=How%20to%20Avoid%20Rabies%20While%20Traveling%20Abroad\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protect yourself against Rabies in Dubai<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Typhoid fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Typhoid fever is most often spread <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/typhoid-fever-travel-advice.html#:~:text=Countries%20in%20the%20Middle%20East\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in countries in the <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle East and it can be spread from person to person. It can give you a fever, nausea, headache, and aches and pains.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/typhoid-fever-travel-advice.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protect yourself against Typhoid Fever in Dubai<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hepatitis A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The CDC recommends that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/traveler\/none\/united-arab-emirates#:~:text=Recommended%20for%20unvaccinated%20travelers%20one%20year%20old%20or%20older%20going%20to%20the%20United%20Arab%20Emirates.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you get vaccinated for Hepatitis A<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you are traveling to the United Arab Emirates. This virus is spread through close contact with food and water contaminated by someone who has the virus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/hepatitis#tab=tab_1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protect yourself against Hepatitis A in Dubai<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MERS-CoV <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus &#8211; Traveling to the UAE puts you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at higher risk of catching MERS-CoV<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are no vaccines for this disease at this time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to protect yourself against MERS-CoV in Dubai<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-52' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_UAE_4.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner UAE 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Health Insurance FAQs for Expats<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much is a health insurance plan in Dubai?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average health insurance plan in Dubai can cost around<\/span><b> USD $5,269 (AED 19,353) for an individual<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and about <\/span><b>USD $14,585 (AED 53,571) for a family<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These averages come from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/cost-of-health-insurance-2024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime\u2019s 2024 annual report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on worldwide health insurance patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can expats get health insurance in Dubai?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can get health insurance in Dubai. In fact, they are required to have health insurance to become a resident and obtain a residency visa. Many expats prefer to purchase a private health insurance plan to guarantee all family members and dependents receive optimum coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is health insurance affordable in Dubai?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance is more affordable in Dubai than it is in the United States. The average health insurance plan<\/span><b> in Dubai is only about USD $5,269,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while the<\/span><b> average cost in the US is USD $7,431. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-for-thailand-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance is even more affordable in Thailand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than in Dubai, as the average is <\/span><b>USD $2,035.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I have to get health insurance to move to Dubai?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats, digital nomads, students, and all other residents of Dubai are required to get health insurance. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalinsurance.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/Health-Insurance-Law-English.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Health Insurance Law No. 11 of 2013<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made this mandatory, so you will not be able to get a residency visa without proof of your health coverage plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are the hospitals any good in Dubai?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai hospitals and healthcare facilities are state-of-the-art, and even some boast of luxury. With an evolving private healthcare sector, Dubai offers top-quality treatments from highly competent physicians and personnel. There is even a rise in medical tourism entering Dubai for medical treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though health insurance isn\u2019t free for expats in Dubai, there are several affordable options that can meet your healthcare needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public insurance is there for employees in Dubai; the Essential Benefits Plan is for families with low income, and private health insurance is there to cover dependents and <\/span><b>provide a more comprehensive benefits package for everyone covered<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/dubai-insurance-what-do-expats-need.html\">what insurance you need in Dubai, read this article<\/a>. If you\u2019re ready to get a free quote, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/?__cf_chl_tk=8HJ9Y8Te.sAyOt5HCyTz9X0VaMrhhvX5iu1_.Ks1h4o-1695219832-0-gaNycGzNE5A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit our insurance quote generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-53' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_UAE_5.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner UAE 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health insurance is not free for expats in Dubai. While Emirati citizens enjoy free healthcare, expatriates must either obtain coverage through their employer, purchase a private policy, or qualify for public health insurance at a subsidized cost. Every resident in Dubai is required by law to have valid health insurance in order to secure or &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":24672,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[570,217],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11834","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-insurance"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is Health Insurance Free In Dubai For Expats?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Health insurance in Dubai isn\u2019t free for expats, but affordable options exist. 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