UAE Medical Devices Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Orthopedic Devices, Cardiovascular Devices, Diagnostic Imaging, IVD, MIS, Wound Management, Diabetes Care, Ophthalmics, Dental, Nephrology, General Surgery, and Others), By End-User (Hospitals & ASCs, Clinics, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

The UAE medical devices market size was valued at USD 3.01 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 3.18 billion in 2025 to USD 4.71 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period.

Medical devices include instruments and products designed for clinical applications across diagnostics and therapy. Moreover, medical devices also support comprehensive assessment of anatomy, disease conditions, surgical workflows, and clinical visualization. The growth of the UAE medical devices market is attributed to the rapid expansion of private healthcare capacity, strong insurance penetration in major states, and sustained investment in smart hospitals.

In addition, growing facilities for medical tourism, the entry of major market players, and lucrative healthcare policies are also projected to have a positive impact on the market. Further, emerging health technology clusters, along with the consolidation of healthcare infrastructure in major cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, are also estimated to accelerate market growth during the forecast period. Key market players operating in the market include Medtronic, Boston Scientific Corporation, Abbott, and Danaher Corporation with a wide range of product portfolios.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Market Drivers

Growing Private Hospital Network to Drive Market Growth

The UAE is witnessing a growing network of private healthcare facilities, along with incorporating advanced capabilities such as surgical robots and high-end diagnostic imaging capabilities. Such new hospitals are eventually projected to accelerate the demand for medical devices to provide better patient care.

• In April 2025, Mediclinic Middle East, one of the biggest private healthcare service providers, announced its plan to invest USD 32.7 million to build a new hospital in Abu Dhabi. The new hospital will be incorporated with a high-quality patient care infrastructure.

Furthermore, private healthcare groups compete to provide modern services, which are estimated to drive regular purchases of new devices.

Market Restraints

Delays in Product Approvals and Registrations May Negatively Impact the Market

Delays in product approvals and introductions are likely to hamper the UAE medical devices market growth. In order to commercialize any medical device in the country, it must be approved by the Ministry of Health and Prevention or the relevant health authority. This registration process requires detailed documentation, test results, and quality certificates. Delays in this process may lead to discouragement of manufacturers from introducing their products in the country.

In addition, for smaller manufacturers and startups, the delay and cost associated with getting clearance can affect their ability to compete with established brands that already have approved products in the UAE.

Market Opportunities

Rising Emphasis on Preventive Healthcare Supports Favorable Market Growth

The UAE market is witnessing a rising emphasis on preventive care and early disease diagnosis. The awareness of preventive checkups is increasing amongst the general population. In addition, employers are also taking constructive steps to provide health screening facilities for their staff, which include blood tests, heart monitoring, and basic scans. The government also promotes early detection campaigns for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

• For instance, in October 2023, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced the launch of the very first nationwide screening program for diabetes. In addition, the government also has plans to provide treatment options and disease management consultations to private and public employees.

In addition, there is insurance coverage for certain screenings, which is further estimated to boost the adoption of medical devices. Moreover, the implementation of such national-level programs offers a lucrative opportunity for market players to introduce their products.  

Market Challenges

Limited Skilled Staff in Smaller Centers to Offer Significant Challenge for Market Growth

While large hospitals in developed cities have trained resources for advanced operations, smaller healthcare centers face a shortage. These facilities may purchase expensive imaging machines, lab equipment, or surgical tools, but find themselves without enough skilled staff to use them effectively. Training programs are available, but they take time, and until staff are fully prepared, the devices may be used at only a fraction of their capacity.

• For instance, according to data published on NCBI in February 2024, there are 181 doctors per 100,000 population in the UAE. Moreover, based on a similar study, there are only 31 nurses per 100,000 population.

Furthermore, some healthcare providers rely on visiting specialists or contract-based technicians, but this leads to an increase in costs and limits the device utilization.

UAE MEDICAL DEVICES MARKET TRENDS

Increasing Demand for Digital Health Technologies

In recent years, the UAE healthcare system has been focusing on digital health transformation in order to offer better patient care. In addition, there is a rise in demand for connected patient monitors, diagnostic machines, and imaging systems amongst a considerable number of hospitals and clinics. The digital adoption plays a major role in streamlining the workflow as well as daily processes, enabling rapid delivery of service with improved accuracy.

In addition, the UAE government is also emphasizing on implementation of digital health services in order to provide superior services to patients.

• For instance, in July 2024, Emirates Health Services announced the launch of its new Digital Care Center. The new functionality was launched to provide intelligent healthcare solutions for patients.

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SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS

By Type

Robust Focus of Government on Implementation of Health Programs Boost IVD Segment’s Growth

Based on type, the market is segmented into orthopedic devices, cardiovascular devices, diagnostic imaging, IVD, MIS, wound management, diabetes care, ophthalmics, dental, nephrology, general surgery, and others.

The in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) dominated the market in 2024 owing to the involvement of key players in collaboration for advancing the in-vitro diagnostics products in UAE. These advancements are expected to improve the effectiveness of in-vitro diagnostics products, thereby boosting their adoption.

• In May 2024, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health (DoH) partnered with Roche Diagnostics to enhance the emirate’s diagnostic capabilities by introducing advanced in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) technologies for early disease detection and personalized healthcare.

Additionally, the cardiovascular segment held a substantial UAE medical devices market share in 2024. Considerable prevalence of cardiac conditions, lifestyle changes, and growing demand for novel diagnostic as well as therapeutic technologies to boost segment share during the forecast period. Further, market players are also focusing on introducing new technologies in the country with an aim to provide better patient care and expansion of customer base.

• For instance, in June 2021, Sensible Medical Innovations signed a strategic partnership with Heart Beat Medical, UAE, in order to provide ReDS solutions for patients suffering from heart failure.
• Moreover, in July 2024, Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah introduced the latest and technologically advanced catheterization simulator for the treatment of heart disease.

The dental devices segment is projected to register a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Certain factors, such as rising dental conditions coupled with growing dental health infrastructure, are estimated to have a positive impact on the market growth.

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By End-User

Adoption of Advanced Medical Devices to Spur Hospitals & ASCs Segment Growth

By end-user, the market is sub-segmented into hospitals & ASCs, clinics, and others.

The hospitals and ASCs segment dominated the market in 2024 with an increasing network of private hospital networks, coupled with growing medical tourism in the UAE. Further, substantial investments by hospitals and ASCs in the UAE for the adoption of technologically advanced technologies are also projected to drive segment growth.

• For instance, in July 2024, the government of the UAE announced its plan to open 10 new hospitals with an aim to bridge the gap between healthcare services. This program is worth USD 150 million.

On the other hand, the clinics segment is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR. The growth of this segment is attributed to supportive government policies as well as licensing policies. In addition, many patients prefer clinics over large hospitals because they offer shorter waiting times, more personalized consultations, and competitive pricing for procedures.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Key Market Players

Robust Focus of Companies on Innovation and Partnerships to Expand Market Share

The UAE market for medical devices is fragmented with the presence of a considerable number of players.

Medtronic, Boston Scientific Corporation, Abbott, and Danaher Corporation are some of the major players operating with a wide range of product portfolios. In addition, the growing focus of companies on innovations, coupled with partnerships and collaborations, is expanding their market share in the country.

LIST OF KEY MEDICAL DEVICES COMPANIES PROFILED

• Medtronic (Ireland)
• Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (U.S.)
• Boston Scientific Corporation (U.S.)
• GE Healthcare (U.S.)
• Siemens Healthineers AG (Germany)
• Stryker (U.S.)
• Abbott (U.S.)
• BD (U.S.)
• FUJIFILM Corporation (Japan)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• May 2025: A group of researchers from the UAE University announced the development of new technology for monitoring blood flow without surgical procedures.
• February 2025: United Imaging showcased its new technological innovations, such as uMR ultra, uSense platform, uRT 506c, uMI Panvivo, and uAngio AVIVA for CT at Arab Health 2025.
• October 2024: Huawei entered into a strategic partnership with Dubai Health Innovation with an aim to conduct a validation study on ambulatory blood pressure monitoring technology. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Huawei’s wrist-based wearables for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
• April 2023: Emirates Health Services announced the launch of a new portable and foldable dental clinic with an aim to provide at-home dental services to the patients. This new system is developed to provide services to patients who are suffering from chronic conditions.
• January 2019: Canon Medical announced the launch of its new Aquilion Start CT at Arab Health 2019.

REPORT COVERAGE

The report provides a detailed analysis of the market and focuses on key aspects such as prominent companies, product types, and leading end-users of the product. Besides this, it offers insights into the medical devices market trends and highlights key industry developments and market share analysis for key companies. In addition to the aforementioned factors, the report encompasses several factors that have contributed to the growth of the market over recent years.

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