Health Tourism Country Report: United Arab Emirates
Dubai and Abu Dhabi combine international hospital networks, specialist healthcare and luxury wellness experiences to attract patients from across the Middle East and beyond
Dubai and Abu Dhabi combine international hospital networks, specialist healthcare and luxury wellness experiences to attract patients from across the Middle East and beyond
From dental clinics along the US border to bariatric surgery in Tijuana and specialist hospitals in Mexico City, Mexico combines affordable private healthcare with proximity to one of the world’s largest medical markets
From university hospitals and specialist rehabilitation centres to historic spa towns and Alpine wellness retreats, Germany combines advanced medicine with one of Europe’s most established health tourism infrastructures
From advanced hospital care in Kuala Lumpur to specialist treatment in Penang and Melaka, Malaysia combines private healthcare, international connectivity and a growing wellness economy
Luxury wellness resorts and private retreats offer business travellers opportunities to extend conference visits with programmes focused on relaxation, recovery and personal wellbeing
International rehabilitation centres offer multidisciplinary treatment after stroke, but medical suitability, continuity of care and reliable outcome data remain essential
Historic salt mines across Europe and Türkiye are combining underground tourism with respiratory wellness programmes, although scientific evidence for their therapeutic benefits remains limited
Germany, Austria and Switzerland have established Kneipp traditions and spa infrastructure, but international demand remains limited despite growing interest in preventive wellness travel
Patients considering vision correction overseas should assess medical suitability, surgeon qualifications and follow-up arrangements before booking
With more than a thousand geothermal springs, Türkiye combines centuries-old bathing traditions with contemporary thermal resorts, rehabilitation services and growing opportunities for international wellness travel
Digital patient journeys, longevity medicine and new approaches to recovery are changing how healthcare providers and tourism businesses compete for international travellers
Hotels and wellness retreats are developing new approaches to mental recovery, combining traditional relaxation practices with growing interest in sleep, stress management and nervous system health
From medical sleep diagnostics in Germany to personalised recovery programmes in Mexico and high-tech sleep monitoring in Japan, restorative rest is becoming a major focus of international wellness travel
Walking, cycling, swimming and exploring destinations on foot can turn everyday travel activities into an opportunity to support long-term brain health
Marriott study points to a shift towards less complexity, more downtime and travel experiences designed around personal wellbeing
From lower treatment costs and shorter waiting times to specialised medicine unavailable at home, cross-border healthcare has become a global patient market with opportunities, complexities and risks
Around 800 experts from 40 countries gather to discuss the future of air rescue, aeromedical care and cross-border cooperation
Apollo Hospitals and Mayapada Healthcare completed their fourth robotic surgery proctorship in Jakarta, combining specialist training with two urological procedures