There is a good standard of healthcare in the UAE and visitors should have little trouble getting appropriate treatment in case of an emergency, whether privately or from the government hospitals. Tourists and non-residents are strongly recommended to arrange private medical insurance before travelling, since private medical care can become very expensive. However, in most cases the government facilities provide a decent standard of service, which is available at a nominal cost to tourists and people without a residency permit. Treatment at a government hospital or clinic may involve more waiting time (for non-life threatening emergencies) but is significantly cheaper than the private hospitals.