Medical Care & Useful Numbers

The biggest discomfort you are likely to experience in Dubai is the heat. Travellers need to take care, particularly during the summer months. Make sure to drink lots of water, wear sun protection and stay indoors or in the shade between 11.00 and 14.00.

Medical Care

Dubai has many well-equipped hospitals. The Dubai Department of Health and Medical Services runs the Dubai, Rashid, Maktoum and Al Wasl Hospitals. Dubai Hospital is one of the best medical centres in the Middle East with specialised clinics while Al Wasl is a specialized hospital for maternity and gynaecology. The Dubai Department of Health and Medical Services also operates a number of out-patient clinics, one of which is situated in Jebel Ali. All visitors are advised to take out comprehensive private medical insurance when travelling to Dubai.

Facilities for the Handicapped

An increasing number of public areas now have access and facilities for people with disabilities. Several of the city’s leading hotels also have specially adapted rooms and facilities for the handicapped. These are: City Centre Hotel, Crowne Plaza Dubai, Hilton International Dubai, Hyatt Regency Dubai, Jebel Ali Hotel & Golf Resort, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, JW Marriott Hotel, Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Oasis Beach Hotel, the Radisson SAS Hotel Jumeirah Beach, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai and Renaissance Hotel Dubai. For more detailed information about available facilities, please contact the individual hotel.

Useful Numbers

The following hospitals are equipped to treat all manner of emergencies:

American Hospital	Tel: +971 (0)4 336 7777
International Private Hospital	Tel: +971 (0)4 221 2484
Al Maktoum Hospital	Tel: +971 (0)4 222 1211
Al Amal Hospital	Tel: +971 (0)4 344 4010
Al Wasl Hospital	Tel: +971 (0)4 324 1111
Welcare Hospital	Tel: +971 (0)4 282 7788
Dubai Hospital	Tel: +971 (0)4 271 4444 (24Hr)
Al Baraha Hospital	Tel: +971 (0)4 271 0000
Rashid Hospital	Tel: +971 (0)4 337 4000
Iranian Hospital	Tel: +971 (0) 4 344 0250
Belhoul European Hospital	Tel: +971 (0)4 345 4000

Pharmacies

Pharmacies, marked with an illuminated green cross, are generally open 8:00 - 21:00 and closed at mid-day (13:30-16:30), many can be found at leading supermarkets and in malls. Call +971 (0)4 223 2323 for information regarding pharmacy locations, telephone numbers and 24 hour pharmacies.