Cosmopolitan atmosphere, long stretches of white
sandy beaches, countless shopping malls, premier hotels and residential developments
are only a few reasons why tourists flock to Dubai. This year, this flourishing
emirate adds to that long list its world-class medical tourism packages.
With the new medical tourism offerings,
coming to Dubai will be a breeze for those seeking health and wellness services.
From the moment they enter the city to treatments and follow-ups, patients and
their accompanying family will experience nothing but convenience and comfort
during their entire stay.
These packages are products of close
collaboration between concerned Dubai government agencies and various medical entities in Dubai. They are
comprehensive and affordable with all the necessary inclusions that make coming
to Dubai the best decision medical tourists will ever make.
The packages will initially cover orthopedic
and sports medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, dermatology, plastic surgery,
and preventive health check-ups. It will also include visas, arrival services,
hospital and hotel stays for the patients and family members accompanying them.
For residents, it will offer discounted rates for medical services.
If that’s not enough, medical tourists can
also partake of the wide range of fun attractions and destinations during their
stay. They can hop on a relaxing yacht charter Dubai and try some deep sea fishing for some R&R. They can take
city tours on-board double-decker buses. They can immerse themselves in the Emirati culture by joining heritage
tours at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.
With world-class health facilities and
internationally accredited hospitals already in place, becoming a hub for world
medical tourism is truly well within Dubai’s reach. However, they are not
resting on their laurels. This initiative will see continuous efforts to build
more first-rate health and wellness establishments and attract more expert
medical professionals.
The city currently ranks among the top 20
destinations for medical tourism worldwide, and hopes to attract 500,000
medical tourists by 2020. In 2012, a total of 107,000 medical tourists came to
Dubai bringing in revenues reaching Dhs 652.7 million.
For sure, Dubai is not leaving any stone unturned in its aggressive
drive towards becoming a top tourist destination in the world. And so far, things have been looking very
good.
