Invisible braces in the UAE: what they cost in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Every clear aligner brand that treats patients in the UAE, with its price in dirhams exactly as it states it, what a Dubai clinic charges for Invisalign, what insurance in Abu Dhabi and Dubai covers, and what the Dubai Health Authority requires.
Of the brands that treat patients in the UAE and publish a price, Smileneo starts lowest: AED 7,400 for Smileneo Regular (UAE). Invisalign is priced by each provider; one Dubai clinic lists it from AED 15,000. Abu Dhabi's compulsory insurance excludes orthodontics, and in Dubai cover depends on whether a plan includes it.
The 2 brands you choose yourself, by dirham price
Brands that treat patients in the UAE and that you order through the brand, lowest stated price first. Each price is the brand's UAE price exactly as it states it, opening the page that says so.
Smileneo Regular (UAE). For regular tooth movements with remote monitoring, one-time or from AED 985 a month; Plus AED 9,900 and MAX AED 11,900 for greater and complex movements with clinic monitoring.
Basma Invisible Aligners (UAE). Basma's price page in dirhams, by case tier set after a free orthodontist consultation (assessment, 3D intraoral scan and X-ray): Light AED 7,795, Medium AED 9,195, Medium+ AED 10,875 and Complex AED 12,870 one-time. Through Tabby a Light case is 4 payments of AED 2,030, or AED 2,030 first then AED 1,015 a month over 7 payments (AED 8,120 in total). The figures are the same numbers Basma shows Saudi visitors in riyals.
2 systems fitted by UAE dentists and orthodontists, and one clinic's prices
These are prescribed and fitted in person, and each practice sets its own fee. Invisalign: “The cost of Invisalign® Treatment is determined by your provider based on your specific needs including duration of treatment and the type of correction you are looking for.” (Invisalign.ae) “Your Invisalign® trained Provider may offer payment financing plans. You may check eligibility when booking an appointment.” (Invisalign.ae)
| Treatment | Clinic price |
|---|---|
| Invisalign, simple case | From AED 15,000 |
| Invisalign, moderate case | From AED 23,000 |
| Invisalign, comprehensive case | From AED 27,000 |
| Fixed retainer, each arch | From AED 1,200 |
| Removable retainer, each arch | From AED 1,200 |
Invisalign at The Dome MedDental Clinic (Dubai). Invisalign sets no price in the UAE (its UAE site says the provider determines the cost). The Dome MedDental Clinic in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, publishes Invisalign from AED 15,000 for a simple case, AED 23,000 for a moderate one and AED 27,000 for a comprehensive one, with retainers from AED 1,200 an arch; its prices are subject to 5% VAT.
No UAE price on record. Its prices elsewhere
Not published
What health insurance covers
- Abu Dhabi's compulsory health insurance law covers “4. regular dental and gum treatment excluding orthodontics and dentures;” (DoH Abu Dhabi) and excludes “10. all expenses connected with dental implants, dentures, permanent or removable bridges and orthodontics, except as a result of external violent occurrences;” (DoH Abu Dhabi)
- Dubai: “A minimum standard of cover called the Essential Benefits Plan (EBP) has been established by DHA which comprises the minimum level of coverage that must be offered by all employers.” (DHA)
- An insurer's rule for plans that include orthodontics: “The plan wise coverage of Orthodontic General Examination is subject to the availability of dental benefits with orthodontics, annual sub-limit and policy terms & conditions.” (Daman)
What the UAE's health regulators require
What matters is who examines you in person and who answers for your treatment. In each body's own words:
- The Dubai Health Authority. Its clinical guidelines for orthodontics: “Written informed consent should be obtained for any orthodontic treatment” (DHA) Its telehealth standard: “5.2.1. Accreditation is required for all telehealth services, both facilities and platforms.” (DHA)
- The devices. “Established in 29 September 2023, The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) is the cornerstone of the UAE's transformative healthcare sector and the only federal authority responsible for regulating all medical and pharmaceutical products.” (EDE)
Every brand's FDA reports and recalls are on the safety record; how each kind of supervision works: the four ways treatment is supervised.
More ways to compare
Every kind of invisible braces and its cost: invisible braces. Prices in riyals: invisible braces in Saudi Arabia; in pounds: invisible braces in the UK; in rupees: invisible braces in India. Retainers after treatment: retainers. After SmileDirectClub and Byte closed, the brands still selling aligners, country by country: SmileDirectClub alternatives. What happened to SmileDirectClub.
Common questions
How much do invisible braces cost in the UAE?
Of the 2 brands that treat patients in the UAE and that you choose directly, 2 publish a dirham price: Smileneo AED 7,400 and Basma from AED 7,795. Invisalign publishes no dirham price: “The cost of Invisalign® Treatment is determined by your provider based on your specific needs including duration of treatment and the type of correction you are looking for.” (Invisalign.ae) One Dubai clinic, The Dome MedDental, lists Invisalign from AED 15,000 for a simple case, from AED 23,000 for a moderate case and from AED 27,000 for a comprehensive case.
What are the cheapest clear aligners in the UAE?
Of the brands that publish a dirham price, Smileneo starts lowest: AED 7,400 for Smileneo Regular (UAE), as it states it. The lowest price is not the whole cost: check which cases it covers, what it includes (the consultation, scans, retainers) and how treatment is supervised.
How much does Invisalign cost in Dubai?
Invisalign leaves the price to each provider: “The cost of Invisalign® Treatment is determined by your provider based on your specific needs including duration of treatment and the type of correction you are looking for.” (Invisalign.ae) “You may contact your dentist/orthodontist or search for a trained Invisalign® Provider in your local area via the ‘find an Invisalign® Provider’ tool for an estimated cost before commencing treatment.” (Invisalign.ae) One Dubai clinic, The Dome MedDental, lists Invisalign from AED 15,000 for a simple case, from AED 23,000 for a moderate case and from AED 27,000 for a comprehensive case, and notes: “Prices are in UAE dirhams and subject to 5% VAT.” (The Dome MedDental) How a practice builds an Invisalign fee case by case: Invisalign cost.
How much does Basma cost in the UAE?
Basma lists from AED 7,795. Basma's price page in dirhams, by case tier set after a free orthodontist consultation (assessment, 3D intraoral scan and X-ray): Light AED 7,795, Medium AED 9,195, Medium+ AED 10,875 and Complex AED 12,870 one-time. Through Tabby a Light case is 4 payments of AED 2,030, or AED 2,030 first then AED 1,015 a month over 7 payments (AED 8,120 in total). The figures are the same numbers Basma shows Saudi visitors in riyals.
Does health insurance cover braces or aligners in the UAE?
Usually not. Abu Dhabi's compulsory health insurance law covers “4. regular dental and gum treatment excluding orthodontics and dentures;” (DoH Abu Dhabi) and excludes “10. all expenses connected with dental implants, dentures, permanent or removable bridges and orthodontics, except as a result of external violent occurrences;” (DoH Abu Dhabi) In Dubai: “A minimum standard of cover called the Essential Benefits Plan (EBP) has been established by DHA which comprises the minimum level of coverage that must be offered by all employers.” (DHA) Where a plan does include it, the insurer Daman says: “The plan wise coverage of Orthodontic General Examination is subject to the availability of dental benefits with orthodontics, annual sub-limit and policy terms & conditions.” (Daman)
Which clear aligner brands treat patients in the UAE?
4 brands taking new patients say they treat in the UAE. You choose these directly: Smileneo and Basma. These are fitted through a dental practice: Invisalign and Eon Aligner.
UAE prices and sources checked 2026-10-17.