Dental treatment is often something people put off because of the cost arriving all at once. In Dubai, buy now pay later services such as Tabby and Tamara have become a common way to spread a bill over several smaller payments, and many patients now ask whether they can use them for dental work. This guide explains how instalments work for dental treatment, which treatments people usually split, what to check before you agree to a plan and how paying works at both Anytime Dental branches in Deira and Barsha Heights.
At a glance
- Anytime Dental accepts cash, card, Tabby and Tamara at both branches.
- Instalment approval, number of payments and any fees are decided by Tabby or Tamara, not by the clinic.
- Start with a free consultation so you know the estimated cost before choosing how to pay.
- Insurance is on a reimbursement basis only, so you pay at the clinic and claim from your insurer.
- Open daily 10 AM to 9 PM in Al Ghurair Centre (Deira) and Al Shafar Tower 1 (Barsha Heights).
How Tabby and Tamara work for dental treatment
Tabby and Tamara are buy now pay later services available in the UAE. When you pay with one of them, the provider pays the clinic and you repay the provider in smaller amounts over a set schedule. You usually see the plan in the provider’s app at checkout, including the number of payments, the due dates and whether any fee applies.
Each provider runs its own eligibility check, and spending limits differ from person to person. That means the clinic cannot promise in advance that a plan will be approved or what your limit will be. The simplest approach is to open the Tabby or Tamara app before your visit and check your available limit.
Which dental treatments do people usually pay in instalments?
Small visits such as a check-up or teeth cleaning are often paid in one go. Instalments tend to be used for treatments with a higher total cost or several stages, for example:
- Braces and clear aligners, which run over many months.
- Dental implants, which involve surgery, healing time and a crown.
- Veneers and crowns, especially when several teeth are treated together.
- Root canal treatment followed by a crown.
Whether a particular amount can be split depends on the provider’s rules on the day you pay. Ask the front desk team which payment options apply to your treatment plan.
What to check before you agree to an instalment plan
1. The full treatment estimate
Get the dentist’s estimate first. At Anytime Dental the consultation is free, and the dentist explains your options and an estimated cost. Prices are estimates and the final price is confirmed after the consultation, because it depends on what the examination and any X-ray show.
2. How treatment stages match payments
Some treatments are done in stages over weeks or months. Ask whether you will pay for the whole plan at the start or stage by stage, so your instalments line up with what you are receiving.
3. The provider’s terms
Read the schedule, late payment rules and any fees in the Tabby or Tamara app before confirming. Only take on payments that fit comfortably in your monthly budget.
4. Insurance
Anytime Dental works with insurance on a reimbursement basis only, with no direct billing. You pay at the clinic, by any accepted method, and then claim from your insurer. The team can help prepare the documents your insurer asks for. Check your policy for dental cover before treatment.
Paying at Anytime Dental in Deira and Barsha Heights
Both branches offer the same payment options: cash, card, Tabby and Tamara. Both are open every day from 10 AM to 9 PM, walk-ins are welcome and the team speaks English and Tagalog.
- Deira branch: Office 835, 8th Floor, Al Ghurair Office Tower, inside Al Ghurair Centre (Entrance 3), near Al Rigga and Union Metro.
- Barsha Heights branch: Unit 903, 9th Floor, Al Shafar Tower 1, Barsha Heights (Tecom), near Dubai Internet City Metro Exit 1, next to Al Barsha.
If you are part of the Filipino community in Dubai and prefer to talk through costs in Tagalog, see our page for Filipino patients. Current seasonal prices, with their conditions, are listed on the offers page.
A note on treatment risks
How you pay does not change the treatment itself. Every dental procedure carries some risks, such as sensitivity, discomfort, swelling or the need for further treatment, and results vary from person to person. Your dentist will explain the risks of your specific treatment before you start.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay for dental treatment with Tabby in Dubai?
Yes, Anytime Dental accepts Tabby at both the Deira and Barsha Heights branches. Approval and your spending limit are decided by Tabby.
Does Anytime Dental accept Tamara?
Yes. Tamara is accepted at both branches, along with cash, card and Tabby.
Can I use instalments for braces or implants?
Instalments are often used for higher cost treatments such as braces, aligners and implants. Whether your amount qualifies depends on the provider’s rules, so check your limit in the app and ask the front desk team.
Can I claim insurance if I paid with Tabby or Tamara?
Insurance at Anytime Dental is on a reimbursement basis. You pay at the clinic and claim from your insurer with the documents the team provides. Your insurer decides what is covered.
Do I need an appointment to discuss payment options?
No. Walk-ins are welcome daily from 10 AM to 9 PM, and the consultation is free. You can also message the team on WhatsApp first.
Want to know your estimated cost and payment options? Message us on WhatsApp +971 55 791 6602 or call 04 344 3882, or walk in to either branch for a free consultation.
