Health Insurance in Abu Dhabi

National Health Insurance Company — the UAE's largest health insurer, covering over 3 million lives. Part of PureHealth, Abu Dhabi's integrated healthcare platform. Administers Abu Dhabi's mandatory basic health insurance scheme.

2489 providers

Premium health insurance programme exclusively for UAE nationals in Abu Dhabi. Provides unlimited coverage at government and private facilities. Fully government-funded, administered by Daman.

2481 providers

Global insurance provider offering SmartHealth plans across the Gulf region. Popular with multinational employers in the UAE. One of the world's largest insurers.

2139 providers

Part of The Cigna Group (Fortune 500). Provides individual and group health plans with extensive global and UAE provider networks. Strong telehealth services.

2121 providers

One of the world's largest life and health insurers (est. 1868). Strong group/corporate health insurance focus in UAE with digital claims via MetLife app.

1742 providers

Part of Allianz Group — the world's largest insurer by assets (est. 1890). Specialist in international/expat health insurance with medical evacuation services.

1763 providers

International health insurer with 43 million customers worldwide (est. 1947). Premium individual and corporate health plans with access to 1.5M+ global providers.

1702 providers

Part of CVS Health. Provides expat and corporate health plans across the UAE with strong international network ties. Originally established as GoodHealth in 1982.

1250 providers

Part of Diot-Siaci Group. Specialises in expat and global mobility health plans with strong Middle East presence.

1052 providers

International private medical insurer (est. 2011) offering flexible modular health plans for expats and globally mobile individuals in the UAE.

394 providers

Specialist international health insurer for expats (est. 1992), offering comprehensive private medical insurance with worldwide coverage and UAE-focused plans.

626 providers

Gulf Insurance Group (est. 1962 in Kuwait) — one of the largest insurance groups in MENA. Over 800 employees across 15 branches, serving 1M+ customers in the UAE and GCC.

1674 providers

The first local insurance company in the UAE (est. 1970 by decree of Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum). Public shareholding company offering health plans for Dubai-based individuals and businesses.

1106 providers

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company — the first insurer licensed in Abu Dhabi (est. 1972 by Emiri Decree). Listed on ADX. Offers health plans across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Northern Emirates.

2338 providers

Rebranded from Oman Insurance to Sukoon in October 2022. One of the largest publicly listed insurers in the UAE (est. 1975). Listed on DFM. Majority owned by Mashreq Bank.

0 providers

Part of Al Futtaim Group (est. 1982). One of the leading insurers in the UAE and MENA region, offering wide-network corporate and individual health plans across all emirates.

2068 providers

Established 1998, listed on ADX. Corporate office in Dubai. Offers health insurance plans for corporates and individuals across the UAE.

1644 providers

Established by law of Sheikh Zayed in 1982. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Offers health plans for corporates and individuals across all emirates.

713 providers

National General Insurance (NGI) — established 1980, headquartered in Dubai. Listed on DFM. Offers health plans focused on corporate groups and SMEs.

1809 providers

Established 1979 by Emiri Decree of the Ruler of Dubai. Headquartered in Dubai with Abu Dhabi branch. Offers health insurance for corporates and individuals.

1396 providers

Regional insurer established in 1944 (HQ Beirut, Lebanon). Operations across the Middle East including offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, and Sharjah.

880 providers

Abu Dhabi-based national insurer (est. 1996). Listed on ADX. Offers corporate health plans across the UAE. Known for competitive group rates and government contracts.

1650 providers

Ras Al Khaimah National Insurance Company (est. 1974). One of the oldest insurers in the UAE. Listed on ADX. Major shareholder: RAK Bank. Focus on Northern Emirates.

618 providers

Abu Dhabi-based insurer established 1979 by Emiri Decree. Fully UAE-national owned. Focus on Abu Dhabi and Western Region. Listed on ADX.

1303 providers

Dubai-based insurer (est. 1976 as United Insurance Company). Rebranded 2018 after partnership with Fidelity Assurance. Affordable health plans for SMEs and individuals.

685 providers

Abu Dhabi-based life and health insurer (est. 2008). Formerly AXA Green Crescent Insurance Company, rebranded to Hayah in 2022. Listed on ADX.

1165 providers

Dubai-based insurer (est. 1975). Listed on DFM. Offers health insurance for corporates and individuals with focus on SME and mid-market segments.

599 providers

Dubai National Insurance and Reinsurance (est. 1991, operations from 1992). One of the first insurers listed on DFM. Health plans for local businesses.

709 providers

One of the first insurance companies in the UAE (est. 1975). Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with strong Al Ain regional presence. Branches across the region.

1050 providers

Leading Sharia-compliant (Takaful) life and health insurer (est. 2008). Headquartered on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Wide range of individual and corporate Takaful products.

1626 providers

Watania International Holding (formerly Dar Al Takaful, merged 2022-2023). National Takaful Company created 2011. Listed on DFM. Sharia-compliant health insurance across the UAE.

1749 providers

Islamic (Takaful) insurer launched January 2009 by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Second largest Islamic insurance company in the UAE. Sharia-compliant health plans.

991 providers

Islamic Arab Insurance Company (est. 1979). Pioneer in Takaful industry. Listed on DFM. Over 450,000 customers with coverage exceeding AED 10 billion.

1211 providers

NextCare — established 1999, part of Allianz group. One of the largest TPAs in MENA, managing health benefits across the UAE and Middle East. Real-time claims processing.

2355 providers

Major TPA, part of Munich Re. Manages health insurance claims and provider networks for multiple insurers across the UAE. Offices in UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq.

2210 providers

International TPA (est. 1991, HQ Beirut). UAE operations via GlobeMed Gulf since 2008. Manages health benefits and provider networks across the Middle East and Africa.

1926 providers

UAE-based TPA established 2001 in Dubai. Merged with Nas Administration Services in 2019 to form Nas Neuron Health Services (NNHS). One of the largest medical provider networks in the UAE.

1475 providers

Regional TPA offering health insurance administration and managed care services across the UAE and GCC countries.

1331 providers