Intragastric Balloon (Orbera / Allurion) cost in United Arab Emirates (2026)
Intragastric Balloon (Orbera / Allurion) in United Arab Emirates starts from $5,200. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 7 days to full recovery
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- 3 days visa processing
- 80% reported success rate
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Based on 8 hospital prices in United Arab Emirates.
Best hospitals for Intragastric Balloon (Orbera / Allurion) in United Arab Emirates
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi · DHA · DOH · JCI · ★ 4.7From$5,260from $5,260 JCI accredited -
2 Mediclinic City HospitalDubai · DHA · DOH · JCI · ★ 4.5From$5,440from $5,440 JCI accredited -
3 Ajman Specialty General HospitalAjman · DHA · DOH · JCIFrom$5,130from $5,130 JCI accredited -
4 Abu Dhabi Falcon HospitalAbu Dhabi · DHA · JCIFrom$5,310from $5,310 JCI accredited -
5 Danat Al Emarat Women & Children’s HospitalAbu Dhabi · JCIFrom$5,520from $5,520 JCI accredited
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 84% $8,750
- Accommodation 8% $850
- Food 5% $550
- Local transport 1% $150
- Visa fees 2% $200
- Estimated total$10,500
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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United Arab Emirates vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- Your hospital stay and nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Nausea, cramps and bloating are common; small sips of fluid, anti-sickness medicines and rest.
- Week 1Gradual move from liquids to soft food; most people resume light activity by day four or five.
- Weeks 2–4Appetite and portion sizes settle; follow the diet plan and exercise gently.
- Months 2–6Steady weight loss with regular dietitian reviews.
- Month 6Balloon removal planned; maintaining habits after removal protects the result.
Medical visa for United Arab Emirates
The UAE (mostly Dubai and Abu Dhabi) issues a dedicated Medical Visa — 90 days, multiple entry, extendable twice for another 90 days each. Emirate-by-emirate health authority (DHA in Dubai, DOH in Abu Dhabi, MOHAP federal) handles approval in coordination with the hospital. Visit Visa route also works for shorter elective procedures.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About Intragastric Balloon (Orbera / Allurion)
An intragastric balloon is a temporary, non-surgical weight-loss device placed in the stomach to help you feel full on smaller portions. It is aimed at people with moderate obesity who need help starting.
Under light sedation, the doctor passes a deflated balloon through the mouth with an endoscope and fills it with saline, so it sits freely in the stomach. Some versions, such as a swallowable balloon, are placed without an endoscope. The procedure takes about 20 to 30 minutes, you usually go home the same day, and the balloon is removed or passes naturally after around six months.
Usually a good fit if
- BMI roughly between 27 and 40 with unsuccessful attempts at diet and exercise.
- A wish for a non-surgical, temporary option or preparation for later surgery.
- A normal stomach on endoscopy.
- Willingness to follow a structured diet and attend reviews over the six months.
May need to wait if
- Previous stomach surgery, hiatus hernia, active ulcer, bleeding stomach problems or significant reflux oesophagitis.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding, or needing long-term anti-inflammatory drugs or blood thinners that cannot be adjusted.
- BMI well above the range for balloon treatment, where surgery is more suitable.
- Untreated eating disorder or active substance misuse.
How to prepare
- Have an upper endoscopy to rule out ulcers, hiatus hernia or other stomach problems that would prevent safe placement.
- Tell your doctor about aspirin, anti-inflammatory tablets and blood thinners; they will tell you what to adjust.
- Fast for the hours the anaesthesia team specifies, usually from the night before.
- Meet a dietitian to plan the liquid and soft-food diet for the first weeks.
- Collect prescribed anti-sickness, stomach-protecting and anti-cramp medicines so you have them at the start.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Which balloon will you use, and does it need an endoscopy to place and remove?
- How long will it stay in, and how do you ensure it is removed safely?
- What diet and activity support will I receive during the six months?
- What should I do if I cannot keep fluids down or have severe pain?
- What weight loss is realistic for me, and how do I keep it off after removal?
- What follow-up is possible back home during the six months?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No endoscopy beforehand, or no clear plan for removal.
- Placement in a clinic without resuscitation equipment or an anaesthesia-trained clinician.
- Promising permanent weight loss without diet and lifestyle changes.
- No dietitian or follow-up programme included.
- No advice on managing severe nausea or recognising emergencies such as persistent vomiting.
Questions about Intragastric Balloon (Orbera / Allurion) in United Arab Emirates
How much does Intragastric Balloon (Orbera / Allurion) cost in United Arab Emirates in 2026?
Prices start from $5,200, based on 8 hospital prices in United Arab Emirates in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is Intragastric Balloon (Orbera / Allurion) cheaper in United Arab Emirates than in other countries?
United Arab Emirates ranks 7 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $3,980.
How long does a medical visa for United Arab Emirates take?
Medical Visa or Visit Visa: processing takes about 3 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
What weight loss is realistic with a balloon?
Typically less than with surgery. Results depend strongly on diet and follow-up, and weight can return after removal if habits do not change.
Does the balloon hurt?
Many people feel nausea, cramps and bloating for the first week as the stomach adjusts. Medicines help, and symptoms usually ease. Severe pain should be reported.
What happens if the balloon deflates?
Endoscopic balloons may be filled with a dye that changes urine colour if deflation occurs. Contact your doctor promptly because a deflated balloon can move and block the bowel.
Can I fly home after placement?
Many people do after a day or two, once vomiting settles, but check with your doctor, especially if you feel unwell.