Home doctor vs home nurse in Dubai.
Both come to your door — but they do very different jobs. Here's how to pick the right one (and save money in the process).
The short answer
Book a home doctor when you need a diagnosis, a prescription, a sick note, or aren't sure what's wrong.
Book a home nurse when a doctor has already prescribed treatment — an IV drip, injection course, post-op dressing, or ongoing elderly care.
Side by side
| Task | Home Doctor | Home Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnose new symptoms | ✓ | — |
| Write a prescription | ✓ | — |
| Issue a sick leave certificate | ✓ | — |
| Order blood tests, scans, referrals | ✓ | — |
| Administer IV fluids / drips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Give injections (B12, vitamins, antibiotics) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wound dressing & post-op care | — | ✓ |
| Catheter & PEG-tube care | — | ✓ |
| Long-term elderly nursing at home | — | ✓ |
| Newborn & post-partum support | — | ✓ |
| Cost per visit (AED, indicative) | from 750 | from 250 |
Book a home doctor for…
- · Fever, infection, unwell child
- · New pain, vomiting, urinary symptoms
- · Sick leave certificate
- · Prescription refill (incl. controlled)
- · Hotel guest first assessment
Book a home nurse for…
- · IV drip, hydration or vitamin infusion
- · Injection courses (antibiotics, B12)
- · Post-op wound dressings
- · Catheter / PEG tube / stoma care
- · Elderly care, mobility, hygiene
- · Post-partum & newborn support
FAQs
What's the difference between a home doctor and a home nurse in Dubai?+
A home doctor diagnoses illness, prescribes medication and writes sick leave certificates. A home nurse delivers care that has already been prescribed — IV drips, injections, wound care, post-op recovery and elderly nursing. Many cases need both: the doctor sees you first, then a nurse provides ongoing treatment.
Which is cheaper — home doctor or home nurse in Dubai?+
Home nurse visits in Dubai typically start around AED 250–400 per visit, while a home doctor visit starts from AED 500. Nurses are cheaper per visit because they don't diagnose or prescribe — they deliver a treatment plan a doctor has already set up.
Do I need to see a doctor before booking a home nurse?+
Almost always yes. Nurses follow a doctor's prescription or care plan — IV fluids, antibiotics, post-op wound care, injections. If you don't yet have one, our doctor can assess you (in person or by video) and write the plan the same day, then a nurse takes over.
Can a home nurse give me an IV drip in Dubai?+
Yes — once a doctor has prescribed it. Our DHA-licensed nurses deliver IV hydration, vitamin and wellness drips, antibiotics and rehydration at home.
Who do I book for elderly care at home?+
Long-term elderly care is usually nurse-led (medication, mobility, hygiene, wound care) with a named doctor reviewing every 2–4 weeks. See our home care packages.
Who do I book for post-surgery recovery?+
A nurse handles daily wound dressings, drains, injections and observations. A doctor reviews progress and adjusts the plan as needed.
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