Emergency medical care in Dubai is free for anyone and there are no restrictions. For non-urgent health care, any UAE resident seeking treatment may register for a health card for which a fee is paid. New arrivals are advised to register immediately for a health card. They may otherwise have to pay full medical costs after the first two visits. Communications Telecommunications in Dubai are excellent.
Telephones have international direct dialling to most countries in the world.
Full telex, telefax, and electronic mail facilities are widely available. There is an efficient and reliable postal service. The General Postal Authority also offers a courier service known as Mumtaz Post which delivers to almost anywhere in the world. Commercial courier services are widely used. In addition to the Arabic press, there are four English language dailies published in the UAE - Gulf News, Kh aleej Times, Gulf Today and Emirates News.