All seven emiratesSeven emirates,
Seven emirates,
three regulators
Dental clinics in Dubai are licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (or, in Dubai Healthcare City, its own authority), clinics in Abu Dhabi by the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, and clinics in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates by the federal Ministry of Health and Prevention.
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Regulators
DHA · DoH · MOHAP
Choose your emirate
DubaiدبيDubai has the largest choice of private dental clinics in the UAE, from neighbourhood practices to specialist centres, licensed by the Dubai Health Authority or, inside Dubai Healthcare City, by its own regulator.Live now · DHAAbu DhabiأبوظبيDental care in Abu Dhabi, including Al Ain and Al Dhafra, is regulated by the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, with a mix of government hospital clinics and private practices.Coming soon · DoH
SharjahالشارقةSharjah has a wide range of private dental clinics, many in Al Majaz, Al Nahda and Al Taawun, plus a university dental hospital, with prices that are often lower than in central Dubai.Coming soon · MOHAP
AjmanعجمانAjman is compact, so most residents can reach a dental clinic within a short drive. It also has university dental teaching facilities alongside private clinics.Coming soon · MOHAP
Ras Al Khaimahرأس الخيمةRas Al Khaimah has private clinics around RAK City and Al Nakheel, government hospital dental departments, and a dental college that trains future dentists.Coming soon · MOHAP
FujairahالفجيرةFujairah is the UAE's only emirate fully on the east coast. Clinics are concentrated in Fujairah City, with smaller practices in Dibba and other coastal towns.Coming soon · MOHAP
Umm Al Quwainأم القيوينUmm Al Quwain is the least populous emirate, with a small number of local clinics for routine care. Neighbouring Ajman and Sharjah offer wider specialist choice within a short drive.Coming soon · MOHAPComparing at a glance
| Emirate | Licensing body | Insurance note |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Dubai Health Authority | Health insurance is mandatory for residents in Dubai, but the basic plans required by law generally exclude routine dental care beyond emergency pain relief. |
| Abu Dhabi | Department of Health - Abu Dhabi | UAE nationals covered by Thiqa have access to dental benefits at participating clinics, subject to the programme's rules. |
| Sharjah | Ministry of Health and Prevention | Health insurance has been made mandatory for private-sector employees in the Northern Emirates, including Sharjah, but basic packages generally do not include routine dental care. |
| Ajman | Ministry of Health and Prevention | Mandatory basic health insurance for private-sector employees in the Northern Emirates generally does not include routine dental care. |
| Ras Al Khaimah | Ministry of Health and Prevention | Basic mandatory health insurance in the Northern Emirates generally excludes routine dental care. |
| Fujairah | Ministry of Health and Prevention | Basic mandatory health insurance in the Northern Emirates generally excludes routine dental care. |
| Umm Al Quwain | Ministry of Health and Prevention | Basic mandatory health insurance in the Northern Emirates generally excludes routine dental care. |
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