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Practo Expands to UAE, Bringing Seamless Digital Healthcare Access to Millions

This expansion marks a significant milestone in Practo’s journey to make healthcare more connected, transparent, and accessible. The platform now allows UAE users to search for and book appointments with verified doctors across a wide range of medical specialties—streamlining the patient journey from discovery to consultation.

• By Newsdesk
• Dubai
• May 29, 2025

Business

In a strategic move to strengthen its global footprint, Indian digital health giant Practo has launched its healthcare services in the United Arab Emirates, enabling residents across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah to access quality healthcare at the click of a button.

This expansion marks a significant milestone in Practo’s journey to make healthcare more connected, transparent, and accessible. The platform now allows UAE users to search for and book appointments with verified doctors across a wide range of medical specialties—streamlining the patient journey from discovery to consultation.

One Platform, Endless Possibilities

Through Practo, patients can explore comprehensive doctor profiles, read verified patient reviews, and instantly book appointments—eliminating the friction of navigating fragmented hospital systems. The company’s integrated platform covers a wide range of specialties, offering 24/7 access to general practitioners, dentists, dermatologists, gynecologists, ENT specialists, psychiatrists, and physiotherapists.

What sets Practo apart is its symptom-based search capability, empowering users to not only look up doctors by specialty but also by specific symptoms, treatments, or surgeries—ensuring targeted and relevant medical support.

Insurance Integration and Future Roadmap

Addressing a key pain point in the healthcare experience, Practo has introduced insurance compatibility filters at the healthcare facility level. The company has announced plans to enhance this further by adding doctor-level insurance data by the end of the month, aiming to provide users with greater clarity and convenience in accessing covered services.

Growing Provider Network

The platform has already onboarded several leading healthcare providers in the region, including eKaya Skin Clinic, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital and Clinics, Micris Dental, Smile On Dental Clinic, and Quintinha Hospitals—offering users a diverse and growing network of trusted medical professionals.

Driving Digital Health in the GCC

With the UAE’s increasing emphasis on digital transformation in healthcare, Practo’s entry comes at an opportune moment. The country has seen a steady rise in digital health adoption, driven by tech-savvy consumers and government support for e-health solutions.

"We’re excited to bring our proven platform to the UAE, helping residents access quality healthcare with transparency and ease," said a Practo spokesperson. "Our mission is to simplify the healthcare journey—starting with finding the right doctor at the right time."

As demand grows for digital-first healthcare experiences in the GCC, Practo’s expansion could serve as a blueprint for further regional growth—bridging the gap between patients and providers with technology at the core.