Healthcare in Abu Dhabi
Healthcare standards in Abu Dhabi are high at both private and general facilities, with commensurately high prices charged for treatment. Fees are similar between public and private hospitals, and clinics.
A health insurance law has been implemented in Abu Dhabi, meaning that health insurance is mandatory. Travellers who require medical treatment in Abu Dhabi will have to cover the cost of any medical fees incurred; there is no free medical care. Expats in Abu Dhabi must show their insurance and health cards when receiving medical treatment.
No vaccinations are required for entry and residence in Abu Dhabi, however a certificate is required for cholera and yellow fever if arriving from an affected area. Tap water in the city centre is safe to drink, but elsewhere only bottled water should be consumed.
For more information on healthcare in Abu Dhabi see this official guide: www.health.ae
Emirates Hospital
Street 13, Delma & Karama Intersection,
Abu Dhabi
Tel: 02 4466422
www.emirateshospital.ae
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