The head of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) believes the number of medical tourists receiving treatment in the emirate will reach millions annually by the end of the decade, potentially pumping billions of dollars into the economy.
Dubai is aiming to become a major international medical tourism hub as it rapidly expands its healthcare sector and loosens visa requirements for patients.
In an exclusive interview with Arabian Business, DHA director general Engineer Essa Al Maidoor said Dubai had all the right elements to attract foreign patients, including its own airline, an airport and a plethora of hotels, while it was ploughing millions of dollars into improving and expanding health services.
“So when it comes to medical, especially people from the MENA area, Africa and maybe the middle of Asia, why not [come to Dubai]?” Al Maidoor said.
Read more: http://www.arabianbusiness.com/dubai-targets-millions-of-health-tourists-by-2020-490775.html
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