The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has released its "2024 Health Accounts System of Dubai" (HASD) report , which reflects the continued development of Dubai's health insurance system and its role in supporting the economy and enhancing quality of life.
The system serves more than 4.6m beneficiaries and recorded 43.6m insurance claims, with healthcare spending contributing 5.5% of Dubai’s GDP, amounting to a total expenditure of AED24.55bn ($6.68bn). This represented a 10% increase compared to 2023, said the report, which was released last week.
This is supported by a comprehensive ecosystem comprising 3,660 healthcare providers, 139 insurance brokers, 16 claims management companies, and 44 insurance companies.
Private financing sources, including private health insurance and household out-of-pocket payments, accounted for around 62% of total healthcare spending (AED15.29bn), while government funding sources contributed 38% (AED9.26bn).
HASD is based on the World Health Organisation’s Health Accounts methodology, ensuring data accuracy and international comparability, and reinforcing Dubai’s position among health systems that adopt global best practices in measuring, analysing and monitoring healthcare expenditure.
In a statement, DHA Director General Dr Alawi AlSheikh-Ali said, “The findings of the 2024 Health Accounts System of Dubai (HASD) confirm that Dubai’s health insurance system has reached an advanced level of readiness and stability, with the ability to balance financing efficiency, service quality, and long-term sustainability within an integrated model.”