What to Bring for Treatment in Dubai

Identification and registration

Bring your passport, as clinics in Dubai register patients using official identification; UAE residents use their Emirates ID. Have your contact details and a WhatsApp-enabled phone number ready, so the clinic can reach you during your stay. If someone will accompany you, especially after surgery, share their name and number with the clinic. Keep copies of your appointment confirmations and the clinic's address to hand: Office 101, SMJ1 Building, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai.

Dental and medical records

Bring digital copies of recent X-rays and CBCT scans, ideally the full DICOM files on a USB stick or in a cloud folder, plus any reports. Include details of previous treatment, implant cards from earlier work and orthodontic records if relevant. A written medical history helps: conditions, allergies, operations and anything that affects healing. If you have already sent records by email or WhatsApp, bring them anyway, in case a file did not open or a higher-quality copy is needed.

Medicines

Pack enough of your regular medicines for the whole stay plus a few extra days, in original packaging and in your hand luggage, with a copy of the prescription. The UAE has strict rules on some medicines, including certain strong painkillers, sedatives and ADHD medication, and some require prior approval before you travel. Check current rules through official UAE sources. Tell the clinic in advance about blood thinners, diabetes medicines and bone-strengthening medicines, as they affect dental planning.

For recovery after treatment

If you are having surgery, pack soft foods you like, a reusable water bottle, a soft toothbrush and lip balm; ice packs are easy to find locally. Loose, comfortable clothing helps on treatment days, and sunglasses and a hat are useful after facial procedures. Bring any night guard or retainer you already wear, as it may need checking or replacing after treatment. A small notebook or phone note helps you record questions and instructions as you go.

Payment and paperwork

Ask the clinic in advance about the fees for your plan and the payment methods it accepts; do not assume a particular card or currency will be suitable. Tell your bank you are travelling. If you intend to claim from an insurer, bring any forms they require and ask the clinic for itemised invoices and a treatment report. Keep travel insurance documents easy to reach, and store all receipts and your treatment summary together for later reference.

Things that make the trip easier

A phone plan or eSIM with data helps with ride-hailing, maps and WhatsApp messages from the clinic. The UAE uses the three-pin type G socket familiar to UK visitors, so others may need an adapter. In summer, plan for intense heat and always carry water. During Ramadan, check clinic hours before each appointment. Finally, bring a written list of questions for the consultation, because it is easy to forget them after a long flight.

Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-18