The medical tourism industry in the UAE generated AED 12.1 billion (USD 3.29 billion) in 2018, witnessing a 5.5% annual growth rate. The country saw around 350,118 visitors, registering a rise of 4% in the health tourism arrivals in 2019 from the previous year.
Medical tourism in the UAE is developing rapidly, and the state-of-art healthcare infrastructure and government initiatives attract a significant number of medical tourists every year. With an extensive network of hospitals and medical centers, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the major hotspots for medical tourists. The rising healthcare costs and the lack of insurance coverage for specific procedures such as dermatology, dental, and orthopedics in western countries also motivate patients to seek medical care from UAE.
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