UAE – The perfect place to stay forever young

Being one of the most liberal countries in the Gulf, the UAE is becoming a world renowned cosmopolitan destination, with other cultures and beliefs generally tolerated, being a perfect blend of nationalities from all over the world. The people of the UAE generally enjoy a high standard of living because of oil wealth, growing economy, and now as a medical tourism destination.

Cosmetic surgery is witnessing a boom in the UAE, with men and women flocking to go under the knife for that perfect look. Over the last decade the growth of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in United Arab Emirates has been rapid, fueled by an increasingly appearance conscious society. Women still account for most (70%) of the cosmetic procedures, but men are fast catching up, because people want to look like pop stars.

For most people, the United Arab Emirates means just one place: Dubai, the sci-fi-esque city of iconic skyscrapers, palm-shaped islands, city-sized malls, indoor ski slopes and palatial beach resorts. But guess what? Beyond the glitter awaits a diverse mosaic of six more emirates, each with its own character and allure. Dubai — the Las Vegas of the Middle East — is that important and profitable when it comes to cosmetic industry.

Dubai, the emirate known for its celebration of over-the-top glamour and luxury, is racing ahead to dominate the Middle East’s plastic surgery market with plans to attract half a million medical tourists in six years, because the cosmetic business is a multi-billion dollar global industry. The Middle East continues to witness growing demand for products and services, which has attracted an increasing number of cosmetic surgeons to open clinics locally.

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