Question 1

What are the fertility clinic policies and practices in the United Arab Emirates?

Accepted Answer

IVF and ICSI are offered only to married heterosexual couples using their own eggs and sperm; donation and surrogacy are illegal. Federal Law 6/2019 licenses clinics, permits embryo freezing for 5 years and allows gamete freezing for singles (use still requires marriage). Insurance rarely covers IVF; couples pay about AED 25 000–40 000 per cycle.

Question 2

How are weight-loss clinics regulated?

Accepted Answer

Clinics and doctors are licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, the Department of Health–Abu Dhabi (DOH) or the federal Ministry of Health.

Question 3

Do health-insurance plans cover weight-loss treatment?

Accepted Answer

Standard employer policies rarely cover drugs or surgery; Emirati nationals may obtain surgery in public hospitals, but most residents self-pay.

Question 4

What is the typical price range for weight-loss services?

Accepted Answer

AED 300–600 for a consult, AED 1 000–2 000 per month for Saxenda, and AED 30 000–50 000 for gastric sleeve or bypass.

Question 5

What BMI eligibility rules apply for bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Most clinics require BMI ≥ 40 or ≥ 35 with diabetes or similar conditions; self-referrals are accepted.

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