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In Abu Dhabi, a single implant costs AED 4,500 to 13,000, a root canal AED 1,000 to 4,000, a porcelain veneer AED 1,300 to 4,500 per tooth, a crown AED 900 to 3,500, an extraction AED 250 to 2,200 and a scale and polish AED 180 to 700. Each typical price is below the same treatment in Dubai.
- Published range
- Typical
Source: Zavis, UAE medical pricing (modelled ranges) (industry price publisher). Checked 16 September 2026.
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| Item | Amount | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Implant, one tooth | AED 4,500 to 13,000 | 7,000 |
| Root canal treatment | AED 1,000 to 4,000 | 2,200 |
| Porcelain veneer, per tooth | AED 1,300 to 4,500 | 2,500 |
| Crown | AED 900 to 3,500 | 1,800 |
| Tooth extraction | AED 250 to 2,200 | 700 |
| Scale and polish | AED 180 to 700 | 350 |
The implant bar stretches the axis so far that cleaning and extraction look tiny. That is a fair picture of the bills themselves: a check-up is a small, repeat cost, while a single implant is a decision on another scale.
How much cheaper than Dubai?
Comparing typical prices, Abu Dhabi is cheaper than Dubai by AED 1,000 on an implant, AED 300 on a root canal, AED 300 on a veneer, AED 200 on a crown, AED 100 on an extraction and AED 50 on a cleaning. On a single crown or cleaning that is not worth a journey. On a plan with several implants, the AED 1,000 per tooth starts to add up.
| Treatment | Dubai | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Dental implant single tooth, usually with abutment and crown | AED 5,000 to 15,000 | AED 4,500 to 13,000 |
| Full arch on four implants per arch, with temporary and final prosthesis | AED 30,000 to 80,000 | Not sourced yet |
| Porcelain veneer per tooth | AED 1,500 to 5,000 | AED 1,300 to 4,500 |
| Composite veneer per tooth | AED 800 to 1,500 | Not sourced yet |
| Dental crown per crown | AED 1,000 to 4,000 | AED 900 to 3,500 |
| Root canal treatment per tooth | AED 1,200 to 4,500 | AED 1,000 to 4,000 |
| Tooth extraction per tooth | AED 300 to 2,500 | AED 250 to 2,200 |
| Scale and polish per visit | AED 200 to 800 | AED 180 to 700 |
| Clear aligners full course of treatment | AED 10,000 to 25,000 | Not sourced yet |
| Metal braces full course of treatment | AED 5,000 to 12,000 | Not sourced yet |
These are separate ranges for each city, not the same clinic, material or case priced twice. Treat the gap as a rough guide, not a promise.
Where these numbers come from
The ranges come from a UAE doctor directory that models prices city by city. It says they rest on the DOH Mandatory Tariff (Shafafiya) methodology, DHA DRG parameters and market-observed data, data as of March 2026, and that its prices vary with the type of facility, the doctor's experience and the clinical requirements. They are estimates, not a regulator's price list.
Insurance in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has its own compulsory insurance rules, separate from Dubai's minimum plan. We have not found published dental terms for them that we can link to, so we do not describe them. Ask your insurer for the dental section of your policy, in writing.
For Dubai, see what the minimum plan covers. To compare one treatment across the two cities, use the estimator.
Where these figures come from
- Modelled price range for a single-tooth dental implant in Dubai, with a typical price of AED 8,000 (data as of March 2026): AED 5,000 to 15,000
- Modelled price range for a single-tooth dental implant in Abu Dhabi, with a typical price of AED 7,000 (data as of March 2026): AED 4,500 to 13,000
- The pricing site says its ranges are based on the DOH Mandatory Tariff (Shafafiya) methodology, DHA DRG parameters and market-observed data: data as of March 2026
- The pricing site says its prices vary with the type of facility (government, private or premium), the doctor's experience and the specific clinical requirements: the type of facility, the doctor's experience and the clinical requirements
- Price range per arch in Dubai for a full-arch restoration on four implants, including the temporary and final prosthesis, with a typical price of AED 50,000 (guide last updated April 2026): AED 30,000 to 80,000
- Modelled price range per tooth for a porcelain veneer in Dubai on the publisher's city pricing page, with a typical price of AED 2,800 (data as of March 2026): AED 1,500 to 5,000
- Modelled price range per tooth for a porcelain veneer in Abu Dhabi, with a typical price of AED 2,500 (data as of March 2026): AED 1,300 to 4,500
- Price range per tooth for a composite veneer in Dubai, with a typical price of AED 1,000 (guide last updated April 2026): AED 800 to 1,500
- Modelled price range for a dental crown in Dubai, with a typical price of AED 2,000 (data as of March 2026): AED 1,000 to 4,000
- Modelled price range for a dental crown in Abu Dhabi, with a typical price of AED 1,800 (data as of March 2026): AED 900 to 3,500
- Modelled price range for a dental cleaning (scale and polish) in Dubai, with a typical price of AED 400 (data as of March 2026): AED 200 to 800
- Modelled price range for a dental cleaning (scale and polish) in Abu Dhabi, with a typical price of AED 350 (data as of March 2026): AED 180 to 700
- Modelled price range for root canal treatment in Dubai, with a typical price of AED 2,500 (data as of March 2026): AED 1,200 to 4,500
- Modelled price range for root canal treatment in Abu Dhabi, with a typical price of AED 2,200 (data as of March 2026): AED 1,000 to 4,000
- Modelled price range for a tooth extraction in Dubai, with a typical price of AED 800 (data as of March 2026): AED 300 to 2,500
- Modelled price range for a tooth extraction in Abu Dhabi, with a typical price of AED 700 (data as of March 2026): AED 250 to 2,200
- Price range in Dubai for a full course of clear removable aligners, listed in the source under a brand name, with a typical price of AED 16,000 (guide last updated April 2026): AED 10,000 to 25,000
- Price range in Dubai for full treatment with traditional metal braces, which the guide puts at 18 to 24 months, with a typical price of AED 8,000: AED 5,000 to 12,000