In short
- Doctor home visits are arranged with independent licensed providers.
- You contact the medicAI team first. They reply with availability and the price, including VAT.
- The doctor decides what can safely be done at home.
- A home visit is planned care, not emergency care. In an emergency, call 998.
How to ask for a doctor at home
- Open the contact form and add your name, email and phone number.
- For the topic, choose Something else.
- In your message, write Doctor home visit, with your area in Dubai, your preferred time and who the visit is for.
- The team receives your request by email and replies with availability and the price.
- If you decide to go ahead, the team arranges the visit with an independent licensed provider.
Keep medical details in your message short. You can talk them through with the doctor at the visit.
When a home visit can help
- You feel unwell and would rather not travel to a clinic.
- The person who needs the doctor finds it hard to get out, for example because of age or reduced mobility.
- You are looking after someone at home and cannot easily leave.
The doctor should review what you need when they arrive. If you need tests, a scan or hospital care, they should tell you and help you get the right care.
A home visit or a video consult?
If a doctor may not need to examine you in person, a video consultation in Dubai can be booked online. If you are not sure, read how to decide between an online doctor and a clinic visit.
How to check the doctor is licensed
Ask for the name of the doctor and the facility, then search for them in the free Dubai Medical Registry. DHA also publishes Standards for Home Healthcare Services, so you can ask the provider how they apply to your visit.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep ID for the patient to hand.
- Have any prescriptions, medical notes and medicines ready.
- Write down your symptoms and when they started, so nothing gets missed.
- Tell the doctor about allergies and any long-term conditions.
Call 998 for chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, sudden confusion or signs of a stroke. Do not wait for a home visit.
Questions people ask
How do I get a doctor to come to my home in Dubai?
Send the medicAI team a request through the contact form, with your area and preferred time. The team replies with availability and the price, then arranges the visit with an independent licensed provider if you decide to go ahead.
How much does a doctor home visit cost in Dubai?
It depends on the provider and what you need. The team tells you the price, including VAT, when they reply to your request.
How quickly can a doctor come?
It depends on which providers are available for your area and time, so the team confirms this when they reply. If it is an emergency, call 998.
Who is the doctor?
A licensed doctor working with an independent licensed facility. medicAI is a technology platform and does not give care. You can search the doctor and the facility by name in the Dubai Medical Registry.
Is this an emergency service?
No. A home visit is planned care. In an emergency, call 998.
Sources and further reading
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medicAI is not for emergencies. If someone is seriously ill or injured, call 998 or go to the nearest hospital.
This page is general information. It does not replace advice from a doctor who knows your situation. medicAI is a technology platform. Care is given by independent licensed facilities, who are responsible for it and for its outcome.
