Bariatric Surgery in United Arab Emirates

What you need to know about Bariatric Surgery in United Arab Emirates

About the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

This federation of seven emirates sits at the enviable position on the eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Most noted for its ultra-modern cities; Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this popular tourist destination is home to a staggering 180+ JCI accredited facilities and the Government are pushing for all hospitals to be internationally accredited by 2021. Medical tourists are attracted by the state-of-the-art facilities and equipment on offer and the Western trained doctors, many of whom speak both English and Arabic.

The UAE welcomes an ever-increasing number of medical tourists each year, many of which travel for Bariatric Surgery procedures. Medical Tourists travel from all across the globe, particularly from the Middle East region, from countries with an inferior healthcare system to the UAE. This outstanding private healthcare system is propped up by the state-of-the-art facilities and equipment and the Western trained doctors, many of whom speak both English and Arabic - all this combined with the hot climate and stunning modern scenery, means that the United Arab Emirates is fast becoming one of the premier destinations for medical tourism.