Allianz Dubai cost and quotes: the Sphera range explained
Short answer: In Dubai, Allianz international cover is sold as Sphera, underwritten by Orient Insurance and designed with Allianz Partners. There are four tiers, Essence, Base, Enhanced and Signature, with limits from US$250,000 to US$5m. Price is set by tier, ages, network and area of cover. Compare it with Bupa Global and Cigna Healthguard.
Sphera tiers, limits and US cover
| Tier | Annual limit | Area of cover | US cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essence | US$250,000 | Worldwide excluding USA | No |
| Base | US$1,000,000 | Worldwide excluding USA | No |
| Enhanced | US$2,000,000 | Worldwide excluding USA | No |
| Signature | US$5,000,000 | Worldwide excluding USA or Worldwide | Yes, with Worldwide |
Tiers and limits change each year; confirm on your quote.
Network depends on tier
- Comprehensive network (all UAE providers, including American Hospital and Mediclinic): Enhanced and Signature only.
- General Plus network excludes premium groups such as American Hospital, Mediclinic, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib: all tiers.
- General and Restricted Enhanced networks: lower-cost options on Base and Essence.
If you use a premium hospital, Enhanced is the entry point. Confirm named hospitals on the quote.
What moves the price
- Tier and network: Signature on the Comprehensive network is the top of the range.
- Area of cover: adding the USA (Signature only) is the biggest single jump.
- Ages and dependants, deductibles and co-pays.
- Enhanced maternity, an optional add-on to the core maternity cover.
Policy transfers to Sphera
Moving to Dubai with international or home-country cover? We help you transfer to a Dubai-compliant Sphera plan, aiming for continuity and favourable underwriting where Orient Insurance agrees, such as recognition of prior or continuous cover. Terms are the insurer's decision; get them in writing before you cancel your old policy.
Pre-existing conditions
Dubai enhanced plans cover pre-existing and chronic conditions within plan limits, subject to the policy terms. You must declare your full medical history; non-disclosure can void cover.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Allianz health insurance in Dubai called?
- For residents of Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Allianz international cover is the Sphera range, underwritten and sold by Orient Insurance and designed with Allianz Partners. It meets Dubai Health Authority visa requirements.
- How much does Allianz Sphera cost in Dubai?
- There is no public rate card. Price depends on tier, ages, network, area of cover, deductibles and maternity. Worldwide cover including the USA, available on Signature only, costs the most. Ask for a quote for your household.
- Does Allianz Sphera include US cover?
- Only on Sphera Signature. Essence, Base and Enhanced are Worldwide excluding USA.
- Can I transfer my existing cover to Allianz Sphera?
- Yes, we help movers transfer existing international or home-country cover to Sphera, aiming for continuity and favourable underwriting such as recognition of prior cover where Orient Insurance agrees. Terms are the insurer's decision and should be confirmed in writing before you cancel your old policy.
- Are pre-existing conditions covered?
- Dubai enhanced plans cover pre-existing and chronic conditions within plan limits, subject to the policy terms. You must declare your full medical history; non-disclosure can void cover.
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