Plan Your NMC Deira Visit: Doctor, Service, Insurance & Booking Check
NMC Medical Centre, Deira is a multi-speciality outpatient clinic in the Abu Hail / Hor Al Anz side of Dubai. NMC’s current detailed listing places it on the M Floor of Al Safia Building, Salahuddin Road, near Abu Hail Metro Station.
Before travelling, check the doctor or specialty you need, confirm your insurance network and use the current booking route. NMC’s live MyHealth page currently says this facility is not accepting online appointment bookings and asks patients to call instead.
Quick answer: NMC currently lists the Deira clinic as open 07:00–23:00 daily. The official contact number is 800 6624. Use the clinic’s MyHealth page to check current doctors, but call to arrange the appointment while online booking remains unavailable.
Medical centre or hospital emergency?
NMC describes its Deira facility as a medical centre / polyclinic. Do not assume that an outpatient clinic has the same emergency, inpatient, ICU or surgical facilities as an NMC hospital.
NMC Deira location, phone, timings and booking snapshot
| Item | Current information | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Official clinic | NMC Medical Centre, Deira | Do not select another NMC Dubai facility when searching for a doctor. |
| Address | M Floor, Al Safia Building, Salahuddin Road, near Abu Hail Metro Station, Deira, P.O. Box 7832, Dubai, UAE. | Open the exact map before travelling. |
| Broader area | Hor Al Anz – Deira, Dubai | Use the detailed Al Safia Building address for navigation. |
| Phone | 800 6624 | Confirm doctor, appointment and insurance before leaving. |
| customercare.dubai@nmc.ae | Use the current official NMC contact route for time-sensitive matters. | |
| OPD hours | 07:00–23:00 daily | Individual doctor and department schedules can be shorter. |
| Current booking status | Call to book | The current MyHealth facility page says online booking is unavailable at the moment. |
How to book NMC Medical Centre Deira now
NMC operates an official MyHealth appointment platform, but the live Deira facility profile currently states that this clinic does not accept online bookings at the moment. That makes the correct current action different from older instructions telling patients to select a slot online.
What services are listed at NMC Medical Centre Deira?
NMC’s current official Deira page lists a broad outpatient specialty mix supported by laboratory and radiology services. Department and doctor availability can change, so use this as a service-planning list rather than a live roster.
| Specialty | Typical reason for choosing it | Confirm before attending |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | Heart-related specialist consultations and follow-up. | Doctor timing, diagnostic requirements and insurance approval. |
| Dentistry | Dental consultation and treatment planning. | Dental coverage, imaging and treatment charges. |
| Dermatology | Skin, hair and related dermatology consultations. | Medical versus cosmetic coverage and doctor availability. |
| Endocrinology / Diabetology | Diabetes, endocrine and metabolic-disorder care. | Previous lab reports, medication list and insurance rules. |
| ENT / Head and Neck Surgery | Ear, nose and throat concerns. | Doctor schedule and procedure requirements. |
| Family Medicine | General family and primary-care consultations. | Doctor, consultation type and insurance network. |
| Gastroenterology | Digestive-system specialist consultation. | Reports, preparation instructions and procedure availability. |
| General Medicine | Common adult health concerns and routine consultation. | Doctor availability and current consultation fee. |
| Internal Medicine | Adult medicine and chronic-condition follow-up. | Previous reports, medicines and approvals. |
| Neurology | Neurological specialist consultation and follow-up. | Doctor timing and relevant scans or reports. |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Women’s-health and pregnancy-related consultations. | Doctor, insurance and scan/report requirements. |
| Ophthalmology | Eye consultations and follow-up. | Doctor and diagnostic availability. |
| Orthopaedics | Bone, joint and musculoskeletal consultation. | Imaging, referral and insurer approval. |
| Paediatrics | Children’s outpatient consultations. | Paediatrician timing and child identification/insurance documents. |
| Physiotherapy & Pain Management | Rehabilitation and pain-management assessment. | Referral, session package and pre-authorisation. |
| Psychiatry | Mental-health specialist consultations. | Doctor availability and insurer rules. |
| Radiology | Imaging and diagnostic support where prescribed. | Referral, preparation and insurance approval. |
| Rheumatology | Specialist care for rheumatological conditions. | Doctor schedule and previous investigations. |
| Urology & Andrology | Urological and men’s-health specialist consultation. | Doctor timing and required medical reports. |
How to choose the right NMC Deira doctor
The NMC Dubai directory currently presents Deira as one of its larger clinic locations, with more than 60 doctors and around two dozen specialties shown across its live interfaces. Doctor counts and profiles can change, so they should not be treated as a fixed permanent roster.
Make sure the doctor profile identifies NMC Medical Centre, Deira. Some NMC doctors may practise at more than one facility.
A clinic can be open while your chosen doctor is not consulting. Confirm the appointment time rather than relying on general OPD hours.
Confirm whether your exact doctor, specialty, test or procedure is covered under the network printed on your card.
NMC Deira timings: what 7 AM–11 PM actually means
NMC’s official facility page lists OPD opening at 07:00 and closing at 23:00. Current MyHealth clinic and doctor pages also show 07:00–23:00 across the week.
| Day | Published clinic hours | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00–23:00 | Doctor schedules vary. |
| Tuesday | 07:00–23:00 | Doctor schedules vary. |
| Wednesday | 07:00–23:00 | Doctor schedules vary. |
| Thursday | 07:00–23:00 | Doctor schedules vary. |
| Friday | 07:00–23:00 | Confirm department timing. |
| Saturday | 07:00–23:00 | Doctor schedules vary. |
| Sunday | 07:00–23:00 | Doctor schedules vary. |
NMC Deira insurance, direct billing and fee questions
NMC states that the Deira medical centre is affiliated with major national and international insurance providers and offers direct billing arrangements. The current facility page displays insurers and TPAs including Inayah, Lifeline, Daman, Dubai Insurance / Dubai Care, Ecare International, FMC Network, GIG Gulf and GlobeMed.
An insurer appearing on a facility page does not guarantee that every plan, network, doctor or service is covered. Coverage must be checked using the exact policy details.
- Is my exact insurance card and network accepted at Deira?
- Is the chosen doctor inside my network?
- Is the visit direct billing or reimbursement?
- What co-pay or deductible applies?
- Is a referral or pre-approval required?
- Are laboratory, radiology, dental or physiotherapy services covered?
- Ask for the current consultation fee.
- Check whether tests and imaging are separate.
- Ask whether procedures have separate charges.
- Confirm whether follow-up visits are charged.
- Ask for an itemised invoice.
- Clarify whether medicines are purchased separately.
What to carry to NMC Medical Centre Deira
Carry your Emirates ID or other identification requested by NMC, along with the appointment confirmation and the mobile number used for registration.
Bring the insurance card plus any referral, pre-authorisation or insurer message connected with the appointment.
Relevant previous reports, prescriptions, medicine list, allergy information, discharge summaries and imaging can help the treating clinician when applicable.
Find NMC Deira near Abu Hail Metro Station
NMC’s detailed MyHealth listing places the clinic at M Floor, Al Safia Building, Salahuddin Road, near Abu Hail Metro Station, Deira, Dubai. The main NMC facility page describes the broader area as Hor Al Anz – Deira.
Abu Hail Metro Station is the landmark used in NMC’s booking profile. Confirm the building entrance and M Floor before walking from the station.
Give the driver the specific destination: Al Safia Building, Salahuddin Road, near Abu Hail Metro, rather than saying only “NMC Deira”.
The current MyHealth listing identifies parking, RTA parking, public transport, elevator, valet and People of Determination access. Confirm any essential accessibility arrangement before your visit.
How to use NMC Medical Centre Deira reviews
Reviews can help identify practical patient-experience themes, but they should not be used as proof that a treatment is clinically appropriate, that an insurance claim will be approved or that a particular doctor is available today.
| Review topic | Potentially useful signal | Still verify directly |
|---|---|---|
| Waiting time | Whether recent visitors experienced queues. | Your doctor’s schedule and today’s registration load. |
| Staff communication | General administrative experience. | Clinical suitability and doctor availability. |
| Billing | Questions other patients had about payment. | Your actual fee, co-pay and insurer approval. |
| Parking / access | Possible arrival issues. | Current parking and accessibility arrangements. |
| Appointment delays | Whether extra arrival time may be useful. | Your confirmed appointment time. |
If there is a booking, billing or service problem
NMC Deira visit checklist
- Correct Deira branch.
- Doctor or specialty.
- Appointment time.
- Insurance network.
- Co-pay / deductible.
- Referral or pre-approval.
- Current fee if self-paying.
- Emirates ID / requested identification.
- Insurance card.
- Appointment details.
- Referral or approval if applicable.
- Relevant reports and scans.
- Current medicine list.
- Prescription / previous treatment information.
NMC Medical Centre Deira FAQs
Where is NMC Medical Centre Deira?
NMC’s detailed MyHealth listing places the clinic on the M Floor of Al Safia Building, Salahuddin Road, near Abu Hail Metro Station, Deira, Dubai. The main NMC facility page describes the broader area as Hor Al Anz – Deira.
What is the NMC Medical Centre Deira phone number?
The current official NMC facility and MyHealth pages list the toll-free patient contact number as 800 6624.
What are NMC Medical Centre Deira opening hours?
Current NMC information shows the Deira clinic open from 07:00 to 23:00 daily. Individual doctors and departments can work shorter schedules.
Can I book NMC Medical Centre Deira online?
NMC has an official MyHealth booking platform, but the current Deira facility profile says that this clinic does not accept online bookings at the moment and asks patients to call instead. Check the live page because the status can change.
Is NMC Medical Centre Deira near Abu Hail Metro?
Yes. NMC’s detailed clinic profile specifically describes the facility as being near Abu Hail Metro Station on Salahuddin Road.
Which specialties are available at NMC Deira?
NMC currently lists specialties including cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, endocrinology and diabetology, ENT, family medicine, gastroenterology, general medicine, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, physiotherapy, psychiatry, radiology, rheumatology, surgery and urology/andrology.
Does NMC Medical Centre Deira accept insurance?
NMC says the facility is affiliated with major national and international insurance providers and provides direct billing. Exact eligibility depends on your insurer, TPA, plan/network, doctor, service and approval rules.
How much is a consultation at NMC Medical Centre Deira?
A reliable universal consultation fee is not published for every doctor and specialty. Ask NMC for the current fee for the specific doctor or service and check whether tests, imaging, procedures or follow-up are charged separately.
Does NMC Deira have parking and accessibility facilities?
NMC’s current MyHealth profile lists parking, RTA parking, public transport, elevator, valet and People of Determination access. Confirm any essential accessibility requirement before travelling.
Is NMC Medical Centre Deira a hospital emergency department?
NMC describes the Deira location as a medical centre / polyclinic. Do not assume it has the emergency capability of an NMC hospital. For a medical emergency in the UAE, call ambulance 998.
Check the live NMC information before your visit
Doctor rosters, appointment status, insurance affiliations, department schedules and opening hours can change. These official NMC pages should be used for the final same-day check.
About this NMC Deira visit guide
UAEMedicalCentres.org is an independent information website and is not NMC Healthcare, an insurer, Dubai Health Authority or an emergency service. This page is intended to help visitors plan a routine clinic visit.
It does not provide diagnosis, treatment recommendations, insurance approval or appointment guarantees. Confirm time-sensitive information directly with NMC and, where relevant, your insurer before treatment.