Typical Costs & Packages for Maternity in Dubai
In Dubai, the cost of pregnancy, delivery, and newborn care varies greatly depending on public vs private hospital, choice of package, complications, room type, and inclusions. Public hospitals are more affordable but private hospitals offer more amenities and shorter wait times.
| Service / Component | Approximate Cost (AED) | Notes / Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Antenatal package (prenatal visits, ultrasounds, tests) | ~ 4,000 – 5,600 AED | Basic prenatal doctor visits + scans in many hospitals. |
| Normal delivery package (private hospital) | ~ 13,000 – 22,000 AED | Hospital stay + delivery + basic care. |
| Cesarean (C-section) package | ~ 14,000 – 25,000+ AED | Includes operating room, anesthesia, extra stay. |
| Premium / VIP packages | Varies—can be significantly higher | Some hospitals offer upgraded rooms, extra services. Eg. Zulekha offers normal VIP at ~12,500 AED, caesarean VIP ~19,500 AED. |
| Dubai London Hospital sample | Normal delivery: ~ 8,500 AED C-section: ~ 15,000 AED | Many packages include 1 night / 2 day stay or more services. |
| Public hospital cost (prenatal + delivery) | ~ 4,000 – 7,000 AED | For residents or those eligible for government hospital care. |
Notes & caveats:
- These costs typically include standard services; extra charges (NICU, complications, extra days, special medications, elective procedures) can drive up the final bill significantly.
- Many expats opt for private hospitals due to quality, privacy, reduced wait times, and better amenities.
- Prenatal care in Dubai often involves more frequent monitoring and tests compared to some countries, which increases cost.
- Delivery at home or outside hospitals by midwives is generally not allowed / discouraged in UAE.
How Dogpay Can Support Maternity / Payment Flows
When expecting a baby in Dubai, and if your funds or income originate outside UAE (or you deal with cross-border payments), Dogpay can provide strong support in multiple financial flows:
- Paying Hospital / Maternity Packages from Abroad If your bank account or salary is outside UAE, Dogpay can help convert and send the required AED amount to the hospital, ensuring full payment with transparency and minimal hidden costs.
- Making Partial Deposits / Booking Payments Some hospitals require advance booking deposits or partial payments during pregnancy. Dogpay enables these to be paid smoothly from overseas.
- Handling Additional / Unexpected Costs If complications, NICU stay, medicines, or extended hospital stay arise, Dogpay allows you to remit extra funds quickly to the hospital.
- Payment of Specialist / Diagnostic / Import Services If you engage external specialists, diagnostic centers, or import medical equipment / supplies, Dogpay helps you pay those cross-border reliably.
- Documentation & Receipts for Insurance / Claims / Audit Dogpay provides timestamped receipts, exportable logs, and clear records—particularly useful if insurance reimbursement or audit of medical expenses is needed.
- Reducing Hidden Bank / FX Losses Traditional international transfers often carry hidden currency spreads or intermediary markups. Dogpay helps reduce that “leakage,” meaning more of your funds go toward health care, not bank costs.
