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).
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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.