Bariatric (weight loss) surgery cost in Dubai
Typical provider range for bariatric (weight loss) surgery in Dubai: $8,686 to $9,285 in US dollars, from 2 published sources, last checked 27 Aug 2026. Based on 2 independent sources.
Includes a 10% planning buffer, because published packages exclude things a real bill often includes. Published $7,897 to $8,441. Your hospital quote replaces this: it is a planning figure, not a bill or an offer.
Where the figure comes from
Published prices credited to Al Zahra Hospital Dubai; International Modern Hospital.
Published prices for related procedures
Named operations at named providers, shown as published and without the buffer. Not a range and not the estimate above.
How long patients usually stay
Published guidance, by procedure within this category. The flying wait is counted from the operation, not from discharge, so it already contains the days in hospital. Days before the operation are not included.
Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy)
- Official sources disagree about the hospital stay, so no figure is given:
- “You can usually leave hospital 1 to 3 days after having weight loss surgery.” (NHS (nhs.uk))
- “Typically up to 2 nights stay in hospital” (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)
- Published guidance on flying after this operation differs between sources, so no figure is given:
- “We recommend you do not fly for 6-8 weeks.” (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)
- “To avoid such complications, travel should be avoided for 10 days following abdominal surgery.” (UK Civil Aviation Authority)
- “Similarly, it is advisable to avoid flying for approximately 24 hours after laparoscopic intervention, due to the residual CO2 gas, which may be in the intra-abdominal cavity.” (UK Civil Aviation Authority)
- “7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures or tummy tucks (or any abdominal surgery)” (NHS inform (NHS Scotland))
Gastric bypass
- Official sources disagree about the hospital stay, so no figure is given:
- “You can usually leave hospital 1 to 3 days after having weight loss surgery.” (NHS (nhs.uk))
- “Typically up to 2 nights stay in hospital” (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)
- Published guidance on flying after this operation differs between sources, so no figure is given:
- “We recommend you do not fly for 6-8 weeks.” (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)
- “To avoid such complications, travel should be avoided for 10 days following abdominal surgery.” (UK Civil Aviation Authority)
- “Similarly, it is advisable to avoid flying for approximately 24 hours after laparoscopic intervention, due to the residual CO2 gas, which may be in the intra-abdominal cavity.” (UK Civil Aviation Authority)
- “7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures or tummy tucks (or any abdominal surgery)” (NHS inform (NHS Scotland))
These figures come from general published guidance, such as the NHS and the UK Civil Aviation Authority, about typical patients. They are not advice for you. How long you stay in hospital and when you can fly home depend on your own recovery, and your treating hospital confirms both.
Sources: Recovering from weight loss surgery (NHS (nhs.uk), checked 10 Sep 2026); Undertaking bariatric surgery (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, checked 10 Sep 2026); Surgical conditions: guidance for health professionals (UK Civil Aviation Authority, checked 10 Sep 2026); Surgery abroad without NHS referral (NHS inform (NHS Scotland), checked 10 Sep 2026).
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Accredited hospitals in Dubai
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