Dubai has many modern clinics and hospitals. Generally speaking medical facilities in Dubai are very good. You must have a complete health check to obtain a visa to live in Dubai which is a blood test and may also include a chest x-ray for TB; these will be arranged by the school after you arrive. You can have the government health card and/or a private health scheme. Most expatriates hold private cards but now, more often lots of people have the Government cards as well. Private care is expensive so unless you are financially solid it will be worth looking into this area with care. Please note that Kings’ does provide medical insurance for its employees, but as with all insurance in Dubai there are limitations and exclusions so check the policy wording carefully. Your employee health insurance will begin once your resident’s visa has been processed.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance 999/998
Fire 999/997
Police 999
In the event of a severe medical emergency, you should report to your nearest hospital – wherever you are at the time. Once you have your medical card, you must take that with you so that insurance cover is processed.
Dubai Vaccinations
Generally for children the same schedule of inoculations exists here as they do in Europe. A BCG is required by law, as so many people here are coming from countries where TB is prevalent. The UAE was declared officially free of malaria by the World Health Organisation in 2007.
