Daman (National Health Insurance Company) (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Abu Dhabi health insurer offering mandatory basic and enhanced plans for residents.
United Arab Emirates
Employer-based and privateHow health coverage works
In United Arab Emirates, health cover relies largely on employer-provided and private insurance.
Health insurance is mandatory in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, usually paid by employers for expat employees and their sponsored dependants. Emiratis are covered by government schemes such as Thiqa. Private plans add cover.
Employer-provided and private health insurance
Orient Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
UAE insurer offering medical insurance plans for individuals and companies.
Also offers
Sukoon Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
UAE insurer offering medical insurance for individuals and employers.
Also offers
Key facts
| Official source | Dubai Health Authority |
|---|---|
| Insurers listed | Daman (National Health Insurance Company), Orient Insurance, Sukoon Insurance |
| Last reviewed |
Frequently asked questions
How does health insurance work in United Arab Emirates?
Health insurance is mandatory in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, usually paid by employers for expat employees and their sponsored dependants. Emiratis are covered by government schemes such as Thiqa. Private plans add cover.
Is private health insurance mandatory in United Arab Emirates?
Not by law for everyone. In United Arab Emirates, cover relies largely on employer-provided and private insurance; check the official source for the rules that apply to you.
Which health insurers can I look at in United Arab Emirates?
Well-known insurers listed for United Arab Emirates, in alphabetical order: Daman (National Health Insurance Company), Orient Insurance, Sukoon Insurance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.
Where can I find official information on health cover in United Arab Emirates?
Dubai Health Authority: https://www.dha.gov.ae