EKTA
Gold
2k$36.48 AUD
Compare travel insurance for the United Arab Emirates
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover for Australian travellers.
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover for Australian travellers. No reciprocal agreement. UAE hospitals are world-class and priced accordingly - payment or an insurer guarantee is required upfront.
7 insurance options for United Arab Emirates, compared
Klook
Travel insurance
Set at quote
Fast Cover Best value
Standard Saver
9k$20 AUD
Compare only
InsureandGo
Gold
5k$22.50 AUD
Compare only
Cover-More Most popular
Comprehensive Plus
15k$24.30 AUD
Compare only
Allianz Travel
Comprehensive
11k$27.10 AUD
Compare only
Southern Cross Travel Insurance Lowest excess
International Comprehensive
7k$28.90 AUD
Compare only
Prices are indicative, shown in AUD and refreshed from provider APIs where available. Always confirm the final price on the provider's site - it is the price that applies. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never changes what you pay. Partners are listed before providers who pay us nothing, as our terms set out; sorting by price ignores all of that and orders on the number alone. How we make money.
Compared side by side
| Insurer | Policy | Medical | Cancellation | Excess | From (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKTA Partner | Gold | US$150,000 | Not included | $0 | $36.48 |
| Klook Partner | Travel insurance | Limit set at quote | Included | Set at quote | Set at quote |
| Fast Cover | Standard Saver | Unlimited | $25,000 | $200 | $20 |
| InsureandGo | Gold | Unlimited | $20,000 | $200 | $22.50 |
| Cover-More | Comprehensive Plus | Unlimited | Unlimited | $200 | $24.30 |
| Allianz Travel | Comprehensive | Unlimited | Unlimited | $250 | $27.10 |
| Southern Cross Travel Insurance | International Comprehensive | Unlimited | Unlimited | $100 | $28.90 |
A row that reads Get a quote is priced per destination and per traveller rather than sold at a set premium, so its price and its cover limits are shown on the insurer's own quote for United Arab Emirates instead of here. Whichever row you follow, the Product Disclosure Statement for the policy you buy is the document that decides a claim - not this table.
Health risks and cover in United Arab Emirates
Vaccinations for United Arab Emirates
No vaccinations required.
Can you take your medication to United Arab Emirates?
This is the critical item for the UAE. Codeine, tramadol, some sleeping tablets, ADHD medications and anything containing CBD are controlled. Carry a doctor's letter and original packaging, and check the Ministry of Health list before you fly.
Health and safety risks in United Arab Emirates
- Extreme heat May-September
- Sandstorms
- Strong rips at some public beaches
More United Arab Emirates essentials
United Arab Emirates visa and entry rules
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Flights to United Arab Emirates
Search fares from Australia, then sort the rest of the trip.
United Arab Emirates eSIM plans
Instant data, no physical SIM required.
United Arab Emirates money and cards
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers.
United Arab Emirates airport transfers
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Driving in United Arab Emirates
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
United Arab Emirates travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Things to do in United Arab Emirates
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.
Further reading: Travel insurance for Australians: what Medicare actually covers overseas
How these comparisons are made
Policies are compared on the numbers that decide real claims: overseas medical cover, cancellation cover and excess, with the pricing basis stated under every table. Jamie has personally taken out policies with insurers recommended on this site. Premiums shown are indicative for the stated traveller and trip; the PDS for the specific policy is the binding document and the reason every page says to read it. Read the full editorial policy.
United Arab Emirates travel insurance FAQs
Which medications are banned in the UAE?
Codeine, tramadol, some sleeping tablets and ADHD medications, and anything containing CBD are controlled substances. Carry a doctor's letter and original packaging, and check the UAE Ministry of Health list before you pack - penalties for carrying controlled medication without approval are serious.
Planning United Arab Emirates?
We will send you the United Arab Emirates guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.