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Daman

Est. 2005 · Abu Dhabi · HAAD regulated

mandatory

Largest health insurer in the UAE by number of members. Daman offers 3 health insurance plans in the UAE. Data cross-referenced with the UAE Open Healthcare Directory.

800-42626 damanhealth.ae

Key Facts

  • Largest health insurer in the UAE by number of members
  • Administers Abu Dhabi's mandatory basic health insurance scheme
  • Covers over 3 million lives across the UAE
  • Part of PureHealth, Abu Dhabi's largest integrated healthcare platform

Coverage at a Glance

PlanTierPremium / yrAnnual LimitCo-payDentalOptical
Daman BasicBasicAED 600 – 750/yrAED 250,00020%
Daman EnhancedEnhancedAED 3,500 – 7,500/yrAED 500,00020%
Daman PremiumPremiumAED 12,000 – 25,000/yrAED 1.0M0%

Co-pay shown is for outpatient visits. Premiums are indicative annual ranges.

Insurance Plans

Daman

Daman Basic

Basic

Low-income workers and dependants in Abu Dhabi (mandatory scheme)

AED 600 – 750/yr

Annual limit: AED 250,000 · shared room · 20% co-pay

Dental
Optical
Maternity
Mental Health
International
Mandatory scheme — lowest cost in Abu DhabiGovernment-subsidised for low-income workersWide Abu Dhabi public hospital network

Daman

Daman Enhanced

Enhanced

Mid-salary employees and families in Abu Dhabi

AED 3,500 – 7,500/yr

Annual limit: AED 500,000 · semi-private room · 20% co-pay

Dental (AED 3,000)
Optical
Maternity
Mental Health
International
Wide network including private hospitalsDental and optical includedMaternity coverage after 12-month wait

Daman

Daman Premium

Premium

Senior employees and executives in Abu Dhabi

AED 12,000 – 25,000/yr

Annual limit: AED 1.0M · private room · 0% co-pay

Dental (AED 7,500)
Optical
Maternity
Mental Health
International
Zero co-pay outpatientPrivate roomComprehensive dental and optical

How claims work with Daman

Direct billing: Present your Daman insurance card at any in-network provider. The clinic or hospital bills Daman directly — you pay only your applicable co-pay (20%–0% outpatient) at the point of care. No paperwork required. Reimbursement claims: For out-of-network or emergency treatment, collect itemised invoices and medical reports, then submit via damanhealth.ae or call 800-42626. Standard reimbursement decisions are issued within 15–30 working days. Pre-authorisation is required for planned inpatient admissions, surgeries, and high-cost diagnostics — contact Daman at least 48 hours in advance.

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Disclaimer: Plan details and premiums are indicative. Obtain a personalised quote from Daman or an authorised broker. Provider network data sourced from the UAE Open Healthcare Directory, last verified March 2026.