UAE Residents Choosing India for Treatment: Why & How

Despite having world-class hospitals, many UAE residents choose India for affordable treatment, faster access, high surgical expertise, advanced technology and transparent pricing. ARRF Health Tours is based in New Delhi and coordinates support for families across the GCC, so UAE residents have one point of contact from their first report to their follow-up.

Top treatments UAE residents seek in India

• Orthopedics, knee replacement, hip replacement, spine surgery
• Cardiac surgery, CABG, valve replacement, angioplasty
• Cancer treatment, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy
• IVF, high success rates at lower costs

Why India is preferred by UAE residents

1. Cost advantage

• Knee replacement in UAE: $18,000-25,000
• In India: $3,500-5,500

2. High surgical volume

Indian surgeons perform thousands of procedures annually.

3. Immediate access

No waiting list.

4. Cultural comfort

• Halal food
• Arabic-speaking coordinators
• Family-friendly environment

Travel process from UAE to India

• Share reports
• Receive treatment plan
• Book flights
• Airport pickup
• Hospital admission