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Radiology & ImagingDEXA Bone Density Scan in the UAE.Compare 3 treatment prices from 3 providers.
Compare the cost of DEXA Bone Density Scan in the UAE in one place: 3 published prices with source labels, what each provider charges, which regions are scanned and whether the formal report is included. Prices range from AED 399 to AED 1,755. Typical cost: AED 799.
3 prices comparedPublished prices with source labelsAll 7 Emirates
Last Updated: August 2026
DEXA Bone Density Scan
DEXA scan
DEXA Bone Density Scan
DEXA scan, lumbar spine and both hips
At a glance
- Typical price range
- AED 399 – 1,755
- Usually covered by
- Almadallah · April International · Daman
- Usual regions
- Hip and lumbar spine
- Radiation
- Very low dose
- Comparable product
- Central bone-density DXA with report
What dexa bone density scan is
DEXA uses a very low-dose X-ray technique to measure bone mineral density, usually at the hip and lumbar spine. The report gives scores that a clinician interprets with age, fracture history and other risks. It is quick, non-invasive and different from a standard X-ray.
Published prices in the UAE
Medifinder currently compares 3 published options. The live range is AED 399 to AED 1,755, last checked August 2026. Prices are provider-published and can change, so confirm the current figure and the exact inclusion list before booking. Central hip-and-spine DEXA is the useful comparison unit. A heel screen or body-composition study is not the same product.
Why prices differ
Price depends on the number of regions, whether vertebral fracture assessment or body composition is added, and whether consultation and formal reporting are bundled. A one-site peripheral screen should not be compared with central hip-and-spine DXA.
What to compare in each offer
Confirm hip and lumbar-spine acquisition, T and Z scores, a signed report and access to the images or numerical results. Ask whether the price is for bone density or body composition and whether follow-up interpretation is included.
Insurance and coverage
DEXA may be covered when a doctor documents a clinical indication and the facility is in-network. Age, fracture risk, medicine history and prior approval rules vary by plan. Preventive self-referral or body-composition scans may not be covered.
What to expect
You lie on an open table while a scanner passes over the selected areas. Metal objects are removed and the scan is usually brief. Tell the centre about recent contrast or nuclear-medicine tests because timing can affect the measurement.
Suitability and limitations
Radiation exposure is low, but pregnancy must be disclosed. Scores need clinical interpretation and comparison with prior studies is most useful when technique and site are consistent. One result does not by itself determine treatment.
Choosing a provider
Choose a licensed imaging provider that performs central DXA, names the regions, provides a formal report and can compare prior results. Ask which clinician reviews abnormal findings and whether the same machine can be used for future monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Is DEXA the same as an X-ray?
No. It measures bone density with a specialised low-dose technique.
Which areas are scanned?
Central DXA commonly measures the hip and lumbar spine.
Does it hurt?
No. You lie still on an open table.
Can I have it while pregnant?
Tell the provider; X-ray examinations are generally avoided unless clinically necessary.
Is the report included?
Confirm this, together with the regions and score interpretation.
Does insurance cover DEXA?
It may with a documented indication, network provider and required approval.
Prices are collected from each provider’s own published pages. They are indicative and subject to change. Confirm the final price and what it covers with the provider. Facility licence status is checked against the regulator’s available records; that is not an endorsement of clinical quality or outcomes. This is general information, not medical advice.