GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS
Dubai Hospital – +971 4 271 4444
Rashid Hospital – +971 4 337 1111

PRIVATE HOSPITALS
Belhoul Speciality Hospital – +971 4 214 0257
American Hospital – +971 04 3367777
Zulekha Hospital – +971 4 2678866
American Dental Clinic – +971 4 3440668

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance and Police – 999
Fire – 997

HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL FACILITIES
The general standard of healthcare in the UAE is high, both in the public and private sectors, although private hospitals have some distinct advantages (predominantly English-speaking, less waiting time, less cultural restrictions).

Medical facilities are of a very high quality but are extremely expensive. Private health insurance is essential.

Pharmacies are open Saturday-Thursday from 08:30-13:30 and 16:30-22:30, Fridays 16:30-22:30. Quite a few are open 24 hours.

There is no special precaution against such diseases as yellow fever, cholera or malaria.

Immunisation against polio and Hepatitis A are sometimes advised; typhoid occurs in rural areas. Hepatitis B is endemic. Rabies is present close to the border with Oman, for those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten by a spider or a suspicious insect, seek medical advice without delay.