A full body checkup in Dubai costs roughly AED 250 to AED 6,000+ in 2026, depending on the tier. Basic panels sit around AED 250–1,500. Executive packages run AED 1,500–3,500. Premium packages with advanced imaging run AED 3,000–6,000, and some go higher. Promotional home-collection offers start as low as AED 99, but that is a different product.
Prices are indicative ranges from published provider pages reviewed in October 2026. Confirm the current price and test list with the provider before you book.
Dubai clinics use “basic,” “standard,” “comprehensive,” “executive,” “platinum” and “premium” interchangeably. One provider’s “basic” at AED 850 includes an ECG and vitamin D. Another’s “basic” at AED 1,499 is ten tests and one consultation.
So the headline price tells you almost nothing about what you are buying.
It gets worse. You see AED 99 and AED 8,000 packages marketed side by side. Tumour markers, CT calcium scoring, specialist consultations and report review fees often show up only at checkout. Insurance adds another layer: your plan may pay something, but the top-up is rarely explained.
This guide fixes that. We compared published 2026 package pages from Dubai clinics and home-testing services, then broke the three tiers down test by test, with an insurance top-up method and a decision framework by age, gender, family history and budget.
| Tier | Typical price (AED) | Key inclusions | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promo / home collection | 99–499 | Blood panel only (40–100+ parameters), home sample collection, often lab report only | Budget baseline, healthy adults who just want numbers |
| Basic | 250–1,500 | FBC, glucose, lipid profile, liver and kidney function, urinalysis; ECG in some packages | Healthy adults 18–30, first-time screening |
| Executive / comprehensive | 1,500–3,500 (some up to 6,000) | Basic + vitamin D, thyroid, HbA1c, ECG, chest X-ray or ultrasound, doctor consultation | Adults 30+, busy professionals, family history of diabetes or heart disease |
| Premium / platinum | 3,000–6,000+ | Executive + advanced imaging, cardiac testing, multiple specialist consultations, same-day report review | Adults 40+, higher-risk profiles, women 40+ adding a mammogram |
Two things to understand about these ranges.
First, “standard” and “comprehensive” are marketing names that sit between tiers. Compare inclusions, not labels.
Second, the AED 99 offer is real, but it is a promotional 100-parameter panel with home collection. Before you book, check whether it includes a doctor review or just a lab report.
| Provider / type | What the page advertises | Price (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Medical Centre (home collection) | 100-parameter full body panel, home sample collection | 99 (promotional) |
| Dr Plus (home service) | Packages from a basic vitamin screen up to a Platinum package; “Full Body Checkup” listed at AED 399 | 199–1,599 |
| DCDC, Dubai Healthcare City (clinic) | Basic panel from AED 249; comprehensive AED 800–1,500; executive AED 2,500–3,500; premium AED 4,500–6,000 (with MRI, DEXA, CT calcium score) | 249–6,000 |
| Novomed (clinic group) | Basic AED 250–800; comprehensive AED 800–2,000; executive/premium AED 2,000–6,000+ | 250–6,000+ |
| Burjeel (hospital) | Basic package with 10 listed tests incl. ECG | ~850* |
| Medcare (hospital) | Basic check-up, 10 tests + 1 consultation, ages 18–30 | ~1,499* |
Figures from earlier research notes; confirm on the provider’s current page.
Note that several of the most detailed price pages are published by clinics that sell these packages. Treat them as price signals, then verify with two or three providers.
Inclusions vary by provider, so use “usually,” “sometimes” and “add-on” as a guide, not a promise.
| Test or service | Basic | Executive | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete blood count (FBC) | Usually included | Usually included | Usually included |
| Liver function (ALT, AST) | Usually included | Usually included | Usually included |
| Kidney function (creatinine) | Usually included | Usually included | Usually included |
| Blood glucose / HbA1c | Usually included | Usually included | Usually included |
| Lipid profile (cholesterol) | Usually included | Usually included | Usually included |
| Vitamin D3 | Sometimes | Usually | Usually |
| Thyroid (TSH) | Sometimes | Usually | Usually |
| Urinalysis | Usually included | Usually included | Usually included |
| ECG | Sometimes | Usually | Usually |
| Chest X-ray / ultrasound | Not typically | Often | Often |
| Specialist consultation | Sometimes one GP review | Usually | Multiple, usually |
| Tumour markers | Not typically | Add-on in some | Often included or add-on |
| CT calcium scoring | Not typically | Add-on in some | Often included or add-on |
| Mammogram (women 40+) | Not typically | Add-on or separate package | Often included or separate package |
| Doctor report review | Not always | Sometimes | Usually |
Always ask for the exact test list in writing before you pay. Women 40+ should confirm whether a mammogram is included or needs a separate women’s health package.
Divide the package price by the number of meaningful items.
Worked example: a AED 850 package with 10 listed tests comes to AED 85 per test. If you count the ECG as an 11th item, it is about AED 77. Compare that with a AED 249 package of three or four panels, or a AED 99 offer where “100 parameters” are mostly components of a handful of tests.
More parameters do not always mean more useful screening. A parameter is not the same as a test.
| Package | Price (AED) | Meaningful items | Cost per item (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Example A: hospital basic | 850 | 11 (10 tests + ECG) | ≈ 77 |
| Example B: clinic basic | 249 | 4 (FBC, lipids, glucose, urinalysis) | ≈ 62 |
| Example C: executive with consultation | 2,500 | 15+ (blood, imaging, consult) | ≈ 167, but includes imaging and a doctor |
Examples are illustrative. Plug in your own provider’s numbers.
Why can the same “full body checkup” cost AED 99 at one provider and AED 6,000 at another?
Provider type and location. Hospital executive screenings cost more than standalone clinics and labs. Premium facilities in central Dubai tend to price higher than clinics in outer districts.
Number and type of tests. A 10-test panel is a different product from a 100-parameter panel. Ask what is actually being measured.
Imaging and specialist time. ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound and CT calcium scoring add real cost. Specialist consultations and same-day report review are often charged separately. Full body MRI is a different category entirely: clinic pages list roughly AED 5,000–15,000 for MRI and AED 2,000–5,000 for CT.
Home collection vs clinic visit. Home collection saves time but usually covers blood and urine only. Clinic visits allow imaging and a physical exam.
Hidden add-ons. See the checklist below.
| Add-on | Usually costs extra? | Worth it when | Skip it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist consultation | Often | You have symptoms or a family history | The package already includes a GP review |
| Doctor report review | Sometimes | You get a lab report only and need interpretation | A doctor already explains results |
| CT calcium scoring | Often | Age 40+ with risk factors such as family history, diabetes or high cholesterol; ask a cardiologist first | You are young with no risk factors |
| Tumour markers | Often | A doctor requests them for a specific reason | As a general screen. In healthy people they can throw up false alarms |
| Mammogram | Often | Women 40+ (confirm timing with your doctor) | Under 40 without a clinical reason |
| Full body MRI | Yes (AED 5,000+) | A doctor recommends it for a specific concern | As a routine yearly screen with no symptoms |
| Extra imaging (ultrasound, X-ray) | Sometimes | Symptoms or doctor advice | Already in the package |
Short version: the basic DHA Essential Benefits Plan (EBP) focuses on treatment and typically does not cover comprehensive preventive screening. Enhanced plans and many corporate policies do cover an annual check, but the amount and scope vary.
Examples from provider and insurer pages in 2026:
Worked example: your plan covers AED 1,000 and the executive package is AED 2,500. Expect roughly AED 1,500 out of pocket, plus any co-pay.
Before booking: get the covered amount confirmed in writing, request pre-approval, and confirm the clinic or lab holds a valid DHA licence.
Before, you choose by marketing name. After, you choose by age, risk and budget.
| Who you are | Book this tier | Typical price (AED) | Add if relevant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18–30, healthy, no family history | Basic | 250–1,500 | Vitamin D, thyroid if tired or low energy |
| 30–40, desk job, no major risk | Basic+ or entry executive | 800–2,000 | HbA1c, ECG |
| 30+ with diabetes, high blood pressure or family heart disease | Executive | 1,500–3,500 | Cardiac-focused panel |
| 40+ | Executive or premium | 2,000–6,000 | Imaging, specialist review |
| Woman 40+ | Executive + women’s package | 2,000–4,500 | Mammogram, pelvic or cervical screening as advised |
| Man 40+ with family heart history | Executive with cardiac focus | 2,500–3,500 | Lipid/cardiac panel, discuss calcium scoring with a cardiologist |
| Tight budget | Basic or promo home panel | 99–499 | A doctor review of the results |
Rule of thumb: adults over 30 should have an annual checkup, and more often with diabetes, hypertension or a family history of heart disease. Your doctor can tailor the schedule.
| Factor | Clinic visit | Home sample collection |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience | Travel and waiting time | At your door |
| Imaging (ECG, X-ray, ultrasound) | Same day | Usually not available |
| Physical exam | Yes | No |
| Price | Higher for full packages | Often lower for blood panels |
| Turnaround | Longer if imaging and specialist review are included | Home services advertise results in about 24 hours for blood panels |
| Doctor explanation | Often face to face | Confirm it is included, not just a lab report |
Verify DHA licensing for any home collection service before booking. Home testing saves time. Just make sure a doctor reviews and explains your results.
How much does a full body checkup cost in Dubai? Basic panels typically run AED 250–1,500, executive AED 1,500–3,500 and premium AED 3,000–6,000+, with promotional home-collection offers from AED 99.
How often should I get a full body checkup? Adults over 30 should get an annual checkup, and more often with diabetes, hypertension or a family history of heart disease.
Does insurance cover full body checkups in Dubai? The basic DHA Essential Benefits Plan typically does not cover comprehensive screening. Many enhanced and corporate plans cover one annual preventive check, with limits that vary by policy. Confirm in writing.
What is included in a basic package? Usually FBC, glucose, lipid profile, liver and kidney function and urinalysis, sometimes an ECG.
Do I need to fast? Usually yes: 10–12 hours before blood work, with plain water allowed. Confirm for your panel.
Is home sample collection as good as a clinic visit? For blood tests, it is convenient. Imaging needs a clinic visit, and you should confirm a doctor reviews your results.
What should I do after I get my results? Book a doctor review to interpret the report and agree on follow-up. Keep the report to compare next year.
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