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Dubai generally has a high standard of Medical care, both in primary health and in Hospital facilities.
The public hospital system provides a high quality of care, especially in the case of an accident or injury; long waiting lists exist for elective procedures. Private hospitals provide very good care as inpatients and outpatient facilities.
Water
The tap water in Dubai is safe to drink. But most people prefer to drink bottled water, as the taste of tap water is rather metallic.
It is essential to drink large amounts of water, 2.5 liters/day, in this climate. Remember to carry large amounts of water if you are traveling out into the desert.
Sun
It is important to respect the damage the sun can inflict on the skin, eyes and as a contribution to dehydration. Always wear a broad brimmed hat, apply sun block and wear 100% UV filtering sunglasses. Almost 100% of skin cancers seen in the UAE are in Caucasians.
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