Medical equipment hire

Medical equipment hire in the UAE: prices and rules

Updated 31 October 2026

Medical equipment hire in the UAE usually starts from about AED 12.60 a day for a basic wheelchair, while other items are priced per day, per month or for a fixed period of up to 14 days. Approximate prices, according to sellers' websites, October 2026. For a current quote for your patient's needs, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and compare the offers you receive.

Licences and registration

Registration rules cover medical devices that are imported and traded in the UAE, and one published application fee for that registration is AED 100. Ask the hire company which registration covers the items you rent. Only licensed healthcare practitioners may advise on or dispense medical products, so if the equipment is for a medical condition, ask a doctor which device is right before you hire.

Season and travel

The UAE has very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March. Between May and September, schedule deliveries and pick-ups for early morning or evening, when outdoor temperatures are lower, and keep oxygen and battery-powered devices out of a parked car. If the patient flies with oxygen, a stretcher or a medical escort, airlines may ask for a Medical Information Form (MEDIF), so start that step early.

What to specify in the request

Say what you need to hire, the specification (for example a weight limit or wheel width), the patient's size and mobility needs in general terms, and the lease term in months or days. Ask whether delivery, assembly and collection are included, and what collateral or deposit is required. Give your city and your monthly budget in AED, so sellers can quote the right rate for your area.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the equipment and the period in your own words in the chat, and the AI will ask for anything missing. It then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers reply in the chat with their offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related items, see Rentals & hire and Equipment hire.