McKinsey Insights: Healthcare in the GCC (2025)

McKinsey’s analysis of the healthcare sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, including Abu Dhabi, points to significant growth and transformation. Key insights include:

  • Healthcare costs in the GCC region are projected to increase substantially by 2025, reaching approximately US$60 billion
  • The need for medical treatment in the region is forecast to increase by 240% by 2025
  • Abu Dhabi and Dubai were nominated as two of the top-10 medical tourism destinations globally in 2021
  • The UAE ranks relatively high on the Healthcare Quality Index, reflecting its commitment to excellence in healthcare services

McKinsey’s GCC Healthcare 2025 report emphasizes the importance of creating single-point access to healthcare services, a model that is being increasingly adopted in the region to improve patient experience and system efficiency.