Costs and Suggestions
posted by BusyMommy DXB in Dubai forum
I just posted about the costs on my blog: http://blogs.angloinfo.com/bumps-babies-and-beyond/2011/02/2
4/cost-of-having-a-baby-in-dubai/If you are having a normal vaginal birth, the prices between private and government aren't that much different (Al Wasl recently raised their prices, it used to be MUCH cheaper). But if you have a cesarean, the costs differ a lot.
If you have a valid Dubai residency visa, I suggest you go to Al Wasl to get a health card. They'll assign you to a local clinic for all your prenatal appointments. Here is a link to help you get started: http://dubai.angloinfo.com/countries/uae/dubai/birth.asp