Health Facilities in Dubai

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United Arab Emirates has high quality medical care and residents should not have trouble getting treatment if they need it. Both private and government run hospitals offer excellent care.

There are no particular health risks for residents. No inoculations are needed to travel within United Arab Emirates. During the summer months drinking plenty of water, eating salty foods, and using sun-block are suggested.

Hospital Emergency Numbers

American Hospital: +971 4 336-7777 (www.ahdubai.com)

Rashid Hospital: +971 4 337-4000 (www.dohms.gov.ae)

Welcare Hospital: +971 4 282-7788 (www.welcarehospital.com)

Al Amal Hospital: +971 4-344-4010

Al Dowall Private Hospital: +971 4 221-2484

Al Maktoum Hospital: +971 4 222-1211

Al Wasl Hospital: +971 4 324-1111

Belhoul Intern Hospital Center: +971 4 345-4000

Iranian Hospital New Dubai Hospital: +971 4 344-0250

New Dubai Hospital: +971 4 271-4444

Centers and Clinics

Al Borj Medical Centre: +971 4 345-4666

Al Zahra Private Medical Centre: +971 4 331-5000

Dubai London Clinic: +971 4 344-6663

Dr. Akel's General Medical Clinic: +971 4 344-2773

Dr. M S Ahmadi Clinic: +971 4 344-5550Dubai Physiotherapy Clinic: +971 4 349-6333

General Medical Centre: +971 4 349-5959

Jebel Ali Medical Centre: +971 4 881-4000

Manchester Clinic: +971 4 344-0300

New Medical Centre: +971 4 268-3131

Lifeline Medical Group: +971 4 396-3444

There is always a 24-hour pharmacy open in Dubai, as they rotate for 24 hour duty. Students can call +971 4 223-2323 for information on practicing pharmacies for that day/night.

Most pharmacies have regular opening hours from 08:30 to 13:30 and 16:30 to 22:30 Saturday to Thursday. On Fridays opening hours are from 16:30 to 22:30 and on Friday mornings, some may open from 09:00 to 13:00.