Clear explanations
Doctors explain diagnoses, treatment options and aftercare patiently before proceeding.
Oxford Medical Center, Bur Dubai
Al Raffa
Oxford Medical Center is a medical centre in Al Raffa, serving Bur Dubai with general consultations and dental care. Reviews especially highlight clear treatment explanations, gentle procedures such as tooth extraction and root canal work, and a clean, organised clinic environment.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
103 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Gentle dentistry
Patients describe extractions, fillings, cleaning and root canal treatment as comfortable or painless.
Dental range
Reviews cover practical dental care from fillings and cleaning to wisdom-tooth extraction and root canals.
Clean clinic
The clinic is repeatedly described as clean, well-organised and attentive to hygiene.
Smooth reception
Several visitors report welcoming front-desk service, efficient registration and helpful insurance coordination.
Prompt reports
One review specifically notes that reports were accurate and delivered promptly.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm cover. Ask what insurance covers before dental treatment; one patient needed a reimbursement form after wisdom-tooth extraction.
Call ahead. For severe pain or urgent visits, call first and ask about waiting time or an available doctor.
Request options. Ask the doctor to explain the diagnosis, treatment plan and alternatives before starting a procedure.
Ask aftercare. For an extraction, confirm the precautions to follow afterwards; reviewers found this guidance useful.
Check referrals. If referred elsewhere, confirm the final fee and procedure details with the receiving centre before treatment.
Plan the visit
Practical details
ground floor, Al Sharafi Building - shop no -2 Al Rolla Rd
Al Raffa, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Long wait
One patient with severe stomach pain says reception made them wait two hours without prioritising the case.
No backup
A family reported no alternative doctor was available when their child's doctor was on emergency leave.
Referral pricing
A review describes an external referral where the quoted 745 AED became 1500 AED for an abscess procedure.
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The Bottom Line
Oxford Medical Center in Al Raffa is a general medical centre with a particularly strong run of reviews for dental care. Patients mention dental check-ups, fillings, cleaning, wisdom-tooth and other extractions, plus root canal treatment. The recurring attraction is not just the treatment itself: reviewers say the dentist explains the problem and options clearly, works gently, and helps anxious patients feel at ease.
The wider clinic also handles GP consultations, including fever and back-pain visits, as well as diabetes care and dermatology appointments. Reviews describe doctors as patient and attentive, while the clinic is repeatedly called clean, organised and hygienic. Registration is often described as smooth, and some visitors received prompt reports or help with insurance coordination.
There are important exceptions. One visitor with severe stomach pain reported waiting two hours despite intolerable pain, while a family said no alternative doctor was available when their child's doctor was on emergency leave. If you need urgent or paediatric care, call ahead to check who is available and how cases are prioritised.
For referred treatment, confirm the final fee directly: one review says a 745 AED quote became 1500 AED at an external centre. For dental work, ask about insurance coverage and aftercare before proceeding.