Increasingly, medical tourists are seeking more than just corrective surgery or treatment—they want wellness, prevention, early detection, and holistic care. Wellness check-ups, disease prevention programs, medical spa therapies, nutrition-based recovery, and stress reduction treatments are rising in demand.

GCC regions are well placed to capitalize on this trend, combining luxury resorts, wellness centers, spa facilities, and high-standard medical diagnostics. Some countries are creating packages that combine full body screenings, wellness therapies, detox, recovery, and leisure.

This not only diversifies the medical tourism offer, but also spreads revenue over longer stays. Patients may arrive early for preventative screening, stay for treatment or wellness, then combine holiday/tourism components after recovery.

For projections of how much wellness/prevention segments will contribute to GCC medical tourism revenues by 2035, and which countries are moving fast in this area, consult the GCC Medical Tourism Market Report.