More people check-in for a check-up in Dubai

Recent research suggests that the UAE will welcome some 11.2 million healthcare tourists by 2010, bringing £966m of revenue to the region. International visitors are flocking to Dubai to make use of the emirate's world-class medical services. And the majority of these visitors are expected to be treated in Dubai, which has pioneered the expansion of its medical tourism industry in line with plans to diversify its economy as outlined in the Strategic Plan 2015. With globally acclaimed facilities - predominantly housed in the bespoke Dubai Healthcare City - the emirate offers comparatively low-cost treatments. Procedures range from the cosmetic through to other complex specialised surgeries, and are carried out by world-class medical professionals. It is little wonder that treatment in the emirate is in such high demand.... [read full story]