How much is the fine for no health insurance?
Dubai charges AED 500 a month and Abu Dhabi AED 300 a month for each person without cover. The employer or sponsor pays.
What is the fine in each emirate?
| Emirate | Amount | Who is fined | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 500 per month of delay. Part of a month is rounded up to a full month. | The employer or sponsor | Resolution No. 7 of 2016, Schedule 2, item 6 |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 300 monthly for every person without a subscription. | The employer or sponsor | Department of Health penalties schedule, item 1 |
| Sharjah or the northern emirates | No amount is published. | The employing establishment | Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020, as amended, as reported by Gulf News |
Other fines, who pays and what happens to your visa are in the guide to fines for no cover.
Sources
- Executive Council Resolution No. (7) of 2016 Approving Health Insurance Fees and Fines in the Emirate of DubaiExecutive Council of Dubai. Issued 7 March 2016. Read 11 November 2026.
- GC 08-2016 Mandatory Member Information and Final DeadlineDubai Health Authority. Circular dated 24 November 2016. Read 11 November 2026.
- Translated Version, Violations & Penalties ScheduleDepartment of Health Abu Dhabi. Undated document. Read 11 November 2026.
- Book 2: Law No. 23 of 2005 Concerning Health Insurance and the Implementing RegulationDepartment of Health Abu Dhabi. Undated compilation. Read 11 November 2026.
- Health Insurance Penalty PaymentTAMM. Undated service page. Read 11 November 2026.
- UAE identifies six health insurance violations by employersGulf News. Last updated 22 August 2026. Read 11 November 2026.