The ultimate guide to Veneers in United Arab Emirates

Last fact-checked: 18 April 2023

Whether you want to improve the appearance of one or two ‘problem’ teeth or transform your entire smile with a Hollywood-style mouth makeover, dental veneers in Dubai are a fast and effective solution.

When booking through our site, patients can look forward to savings of up to 50% on various types of veneers, such as porcelain, zirconia, e.max, and Lumineers®.

Plus, with no invasive surgery to endure, patients can really get to know this striking UAE city that promises a blend of traditional and modern culture, eye-popping architecture, and no shortage of luxury hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and nightlife options

How Much Are Veneers in Dubai Compared to the USA and the UK?

The cost of dental veneers in Dubai depends on several factors, such as the number of veneers needed, the material, the application method, and the location/reputation of your chosen clinic.

• On average, a single veneer in Dubai costs between USD $400 to $1,100 (GBP £320 - £850).

• In the US, porcelain or zirconia veneers can cost up to USD $2,500 per tooth, although composite varieties are much less.

• In the United Kingdom, a single porcelain or zirconia veneer can cost between GBP £700 - £1,200.

As a result, patients can look forward to saving in the region of 30% - 60% in Dubai.

See the table below for a comparison of veneer costs in Dubai (UAE) and the US/UK.

Please note that these are price estimates calculated at the time of writing, with currency exchanges subject to fluctuation.

How Much Can I Save on a Hollywood Smile Makeover in Dubai?

While these cost-savings in Dubai are relatively modest compared to dental prices in destinations like Mexico, Costa Rica, Turkey, and Hungary, it is possible to save several thousand dollars (or pounds/euros) when opting for a set of dental veneers.

Otherwise known as a Hollywood smile makeover, this tailor-made treatment package involves the placement of multiple custom-made veneers on the upper, lower, or both rows of teeth.

Only teeth that are visible when you smile are covered by veneers: for a partial smile makeover, between 6 - 8 veneers may be required; while a full smile makeover may require 12 - 18.

Here’s how much a Hollywood Smile makeover costs in Dubai compared to average prices in the US and UK:

Other Smile Makeover Advantages

Many global dentists seeking international patients offer “all-inclusive” smile makeover packages that may include airport pick-ups, ground transfers, consultation fees, diagnostics, and anesthesia/sedation.

This is not so common at private clinics in the USA, UK and Australia, where price quotes often fail to include additional charges, such as for the use of certain facilities, diagnostic tests, temporaries and unexplained “administration charges”.

Through these dental tourism packages, the best dentists in Dubai aim to improve transparency and also encourage business by offering other perks, such as free teeth whitening, airport pick-ups and even accommodation.

Ask our Customer Care Team about our ongoing promotions in Dubai–or anywhere else in the world–and see how much you can save by heading abroad for dental care.

What Types of Veneers Are Available in Dubai?

Dental veneers are one of the most popular types of cosmetic dentistry that can have a rewarding effect, and in some cases, can be carried out in just one visit to your dentist, while you wait.

In Dubai, both custom-made veneers and direct bonding (or ‘same-day’) are available at most top international clinics.

• Custom-made veneers: Manufactured in a lab using impressions of a patient’s teeth, these can be made from porcelain, zirconia, or ceramic. Two popular brands of custom-made veneers are Lumineers and e.max.

The main advantage of custom-made veneers is their durability, stain resistance, and natural appearance. However, they are more expensive and require at least two trips to the dentist.

• Direct bonding veneers: made from a resin composite material, these are applied directly to the teeth with the dentist applying layers of the material which is then shaped into the desired veneer shape before hardening.

These are cheaper and quicker to apply but do not last as long as custom-made veneers. They are also less stain-resistant.

Why Choose Dubai for Dental Veneers?

Apart from the prospect of saving three figures on a single veneer, or potentially four figures on a full veneer smile makeover, here are some other reasons to choose Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for dental care:

High-Quality Clinics:

Dubai’s private dental clinics have high standards and provide excellent quality care to international patients, including holiday-makers, expats, and business travelers.

Contemporary facilities equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, coupled with the skill and expertise of the dentists provide treatments that are easily on par with the best elsewhere in the world.

World-Class Dentists:

The professionalism of top dentists in Dubai is generally very high, with specialists here often highly trained both in the Middle East and Europe or America.

Our partner dentists in Dubai have all been vetted to ensure they hold the necessary qualifications and licenses before being allowed to practice; this includes obtaining a full degree in dentistry from an accredited institution, adhering to strict ethical and professional standards, and carrying the required certification to perform specialized procedures in the fields of orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, implantology, and cosmetic dentistry, among others.

With many having completed training abroad, it is also common for the best dentists in Dubai to be members of international organizations, such as the American Dental Association, the International Association of Oral & Maxilo-facial Surgeons and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Advanced Technology:

Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) is becoming increasingly popular in high-end dental clinics serving international patients. This allows your dentist to quickly design and mill prosthodontics (such as veneers) onsite–sometimes while you wait!

Using digital photography, your new smile can be simulated and manipulated to match your desires. The shape, colour and size of your veneers can be adjusted on-screen until you and your dentist agree on what looks best. With a touch of a button, the image files are sent to an onsite laboratory where a machine mills your veneers right there and then.

The result? More accurate treatment outcomes, faster turnaround times, lower costs and more flexibility in terms of communicating your own thoughts (particularly regarding aesthetics) during the entire process.

Chance to Enjoy a Memorable Holiday:

With little downtime (and aside from some tooth sensitivity for a few days), dental tourists can enjoy a holiday in Dubai by combining their treatment with any number of exciting activities in and around the city.

Dubai is known for its stunning, futuristic architecture (it’s impossible to miss the towering Burj Khalifa), as well as vast shopping malls, museums, galleries, delightful cuisine and vibrant nightlife.

And for those wanting to escape the city, the desert is always right on your doorstep–offering a range of fun activities, like dune boarding and 4x4 tours!

Best Dentists in Dubai for Veneers – Recommended by DD

Popular clinics for dental veneers in Dubai include:

• Crossroads Dental Clinic

• SameDay Dental Implants

• Dr.Krish Esthetik Studio Dental Clinic

• Micris Dental Clinic

• NOA Dental Clinic

Click through to our dedicated clinic listings to see dentist profiles, prices, veneer before & after photos, maps, promotions and booking information.

For more options, head over to our full list of veneer dentists in Dubai here.

Why Book With Us?

Before booking your dental care overseas, you want to be totally sure that you are going to be seen at a facility with a good reputation.

It’s not always easy to gauge this yourself, which is why using a trusted dental travel booking agency like Dental Departures is the smart option.

All dental providers listed on our website have been pre-screened and are only included once we are fully satisfied with their services.

Our processes include:

• Screening legal/criminal records

• Verifying Dentist qualifications

• Confirming professional memberships

• Investigating legal proceedings or potential malpractice records

• Vetting patient reviews and collating testimonials

• Publishing real clinic photos, location maps, and prices on our listing pages

More About Dental Veneers

Veneers are useful in a variety of scenarios: attached to the front of the tooth (or teeth) they are color-matched to match your other teeth and essentially provide a flawless façade to disguise your ugly or broken tooth behind it.

Teeth that are misshapen, discolored, cracked, or chipped can all benefit from dental veneers. They can be applied as a single veneer if you just have one tooth that you need to correct, or in rows to transform the teeth that you reveal when you smile, or they can be applied to all your teeth.

> See More: Ultimate Guide to Dental Veneers (Global)

What Are The Advantages of Dental Veneers?

• Dental veneers have several advantages over other dental treatments, particularly when it comes to providing a good aesthetic result.

• The treatment is quick—certainly in comparison to orthodontic dental treatments for straightening teeth, which can take years.

• With CAD/CAM dentistry, the treatment can sometimes be carried out in just one visit.

• Veneers are very natural-looking, hard-wearing, resistant to staining, do not compromise the tooth’s structure too much (unlike crowns), and are suitable for patients with sensitive gums.

Do note that dental veneers do not correct any underlying oral health issues.

Am I Suitable for Dental Veneers?

Some caveats to your suitability for veneers are that you:

• Have good dental health, to begin with (no signs of active gum disease or tooth decay)

• Maintain a fastidious oral hygiene routine

• Don't suffer from bruxism ( teeth grinding or jaw clenching )

What Is the Procedure for Dental Veneers?

You will need several visits to the dentist in Dubai for your dental veneer treatment. The visits can be summarised as:

1: Consultation, Examination, and Treatment Planning

Your dentist will want to give you a thorough consultation and examination to ensure you are a suitable candidate for veneers and that it will help you achieve the cosmetic result you desire. It’s worth bearing in mind that veneers do not last forever and you should find out as much as you can about them to ensure they will work for you.

2: Teeth Preparation

A tiny slice of enamel is removed from the front of each tooth receiving a veneer, so your veneers will be aligned with your other teeth. Impressions are then taken of your mouth which will be sent to a laboratory where your new veneers are made to measure.

3: Veneers Placement

Once your dentist receives your veneers back from the laboratory (normally after a few days, but sometimes a matter of hours!) you will return to have them fitted. The dentist will hold each veneer against its corresponding tooth, checking colour, size and fit.

Any minor adjustments are made by the dentist before each veneer is bonded to the tooth with a special adhesive that’s activated by a laser beam. This creates a strong bond that fixes the veneer securely to your tooth.

About Traveling to Dubai for Dental Care

As well as taking the world’s faster elevator to the top of Burj Khalifa–the highest building in the world–or getting lost in the Dubai Mall (which is about the same size as a small town), expats and international visitors alike are also increasingly getting their teeth done in Dubai, with treatments like full Hollywood-style smile makeovers with veneers often costing thousands less than back in the UK and USA.

Attracting some 630,000 medical travelers in recent years, the UAE’s most populous ‘emirate’ is currently seeing exponential growth in visitor numbers.

Aside from competitive dental prices and world-class standards of care, some of the reasons explaining this boom are the country’s flexible travel protocols, ease of setting up telehealth consultations in advance, widespread use of English and straightforward entry requirements–where visas are often granted by airlines as part of the ticket booking process.

It’s also an incredibly hip and happening place: you only have to open Instagram to see the endless video reels highlighting many of Dubai’s ongoing cultural and sporting events, five-star restaurants, luxury resorts, vibrant nightlife, glistening marina and spectacular skyline.

And for those wanting to escape the city’s towering skyscrapers, a short 25-minute drive out of town will take you to Al Bastakiya—the peaceful ‘old’ Dubai that’s characterized by quaint, narrow lanes, local homes with traditional shaded courtyards, as well as artistic offerings, with plenty of galleries, boutique shops and pop-up exhibitions to explore.

> See More: Ultimate Guide to Dentists in Dubai

Distance from Dubai to Other Destinations in the UAE:

• Jumeirah Beach, 5 miles (9 km)

• Dubai International Airport, 11 miles (18 km)

• Abu Dhabi, 86 miles (139 km)

• Kite Beach, 7 miles (12 km)

• Dubai Creek, 8 miles (13 km)

• Bastakiya, 5 miles (9 km)

• Global Village, 16 miles (27 miles)

Getting to Dubai, UAE:

Both direct and connecting stop flights are widely available from across the UK, Ireland, Western Europe, North America and Australia.

From the UK, non-stop flights take approximately 7 hours with the likes of Emirates, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic.

Direct flights to Dubai are available from New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago (among other US cities) with Emirates, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, with flight times from the East Coast taking around 12 to 14 hours.

FAQs About Veneers in Dubai

Q: What is the price range for veneers in Dubai?
A: The average cost of a composite veneer is approximately $250 - $350 (£200 - £280), while a full porcelain veneer costs around $800 - $1,100 (£650 - £850) in Dubai.

Q: How much does a full smile makeover with veneers cost in Dubai?
A: The cost for a complete set of 16-18 veneers in Dubai is approximately $9,000 (£7,200), with some clinics offering all-inclusive packages that cover treatment expenses, accommodation, and airport/border transfers.

Q: What is the typical lifespan of veneers?
A: Veneers can last for 10-15 years with proper maintenance.

Q: Does insurance in the USA cover veneers?
A: Most dental insurance providers in the USA do not cover cosmetic procedures such as veneers. However, some may cover a portion of the cost if it is deemed medically necessary.

Q: Can my teeth still decay with veneers?
A: Yes. Even with veneers, neglecting your dental health can result in decay. So, make sure to keep on top of your oral hygiene routine, attend regular check-ups, and go for professional cleanings once a year.

Q: Is it possible to whiten veneers?
A: Traditional teeth whitening methods are not effective on most types of veneers; however, if one becomes discolored, it can be replaced.

Q: Can I eat normally with veneers?
A: Patients can eat normally after receiving veneer treatment, although your dentist will advise which hard or sticky foods to avoid. This will also depend on the material the veneer is made from.

How to Schedule My Appointment in Dubai?

You can book your appointment online for dental veneers in Dubai, quickly and conveniently at no charge to you.

Alternatively, connect with Dental Departures’ Customer Care Team for a free, no-obligation quote, or to find out more about our other services, such as insurance, finance and hotel bookings.

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