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An expat guide to IV drips in Dubai, including what are they, the different types, where to get IV drips, and how much they cost
27 September 2021
| Last updated on 28 September 2021
We’ve got the low down on one of Dubai's ultimate health hook ups.
In an ideal world, a daily dose of a nutritional diet, eight hours of good sleep, and frequent visits to the gym would help keep us at the top of our game year-round.
But if you're an expat living in Dubai, you know that it's not that easy. With life just generally moving at full speed, there are times where we might find ourselves lacking in our essential vitamins and nutrients.
That is why some of us are turning to IV drips.
Here is ExpatWoman's guide on IV drips in Dubai, covering costs, types available, and what to expect, whether you are new to this health treatment or not.
What are IV drips?
Intravenous (IV) drips are a form of therapy that uses a small tube called a catheter and contains the vitamins, nutrients, blood, or medicine needed for patients.
Usually, the human body absorbs medicine and essential nutrients through the digestive tract, in the form of food, tablets, syrup, etc. But an IV drip injects these directly into your bloodstream, so they're absorbed far more quickly.
It's one of the most effective ways to directly deliver medicine, vitamins, and other nutrients into your body, and improve your overall wellbeing.
When should you use an IV drip in Dubai?
IV fluids are commonly used for hospitalized patients in Dubai, and are given as a part of care. IV drips deliver vitamins, blood, medication, or essential fluids directly into a patient's system.
For surgeries and operations, IV drips help maintain the patient's blood sugar levels, hydration, and electrolyte levels during their medical procedure.
IV drips can also be taken outside of surgery if you're:
- Experiencing malnutrition.
- Dehydrated.
- Need nutrient replacement.
- Need blood or blood product transfusions
What types of IV drips are available in Dubai?
There are a variety of different types of IV drips in Dubai.
Whether you’re looking to hydrate your system, improve your energy, require blood transfusions, nourish your complexion or hair, strengthen your immune system, detox, or aid in muscle relief/recovery, there is likely an IV drip in the UAE that will suit your health needs.
Where to get IV drips in Dubai
To help guide you, here are our recommendations of clinics and hospitals to visit in Dubai if you're interested in IV drip therapy.
Mediclinic City Hospital
- Locations: Dubai Healthcare City
- Website: Click here
- Contact tel: 800 1999
For pregnant expats, IV drips are available at Mediclinic City Hospital Dubai for labour.
Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
- Location: Al Barsha, near Mashreq Metro Statiom
- Website: Click here
- Contact tel: 04 378 6666
Al Zahra Hospital Dubai's Wellness Center offers IV drips, including many other treatments to help increase your vitality, based on your health screening results.
There are also plenty of other clinics, hospitals, and IV drip services in Dubai that can provide you with what you need.
How much do IV drips cost in Dubai?
Custom IV therapy drips in Dubai can start anywhere from AED 190, and can go over AED 1,000. The cost of IV drips will depend on the fluids or medication you're seeking, and the provider.
It's highly recommended that you consult with a professional doctor first before getting an IV drip therapy in Dubai.
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