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Dubai received 325,000 medical tourists in 2016

 01-Jan-18, Khaleej Times 

In 2016, Dubai witnessed an overall growth of 9.5 per cent in the number of medical and health tourists. The emirate received 326,649 international medical tourists in 2016. A majority of international patients came from Asia (37 per cent), followed by Arab and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations (31 per cent) and Europe (15 per cent).

Dubai received 325000 medical tourists in 2016 (c) Khaleej Times

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Orthopaedic, dermatology and ophthalmology were the most sought medical and health tourism specialties. Dubai is also well known for cosmetic, dental and fertility treatments.

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