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DUBAI​ HOSPITALS GUIDE

Dubai’s rapidly expanding healthcare sector consists of both public and private hospitals and clinics. This guide provides information about hospitals that Allocation Assist works with.

GOVERNMENT​ SECTOR

Dubai Hospital

Dubai Hospital, opened in March 1983, is one of the largest specialized government tertiary hospitals in the UAE.

The hospital provides comprehensive services in all healthcare disciplines.

(610 beds, Out-patient specialty clinics, 24/7 emergency department).

Centre of excellence for:

Rashid Hospital, established in 1973, is a JCI-accredited tertiary specialized academic government hospital and regional center of excellence for emergency and trauma care. The 762 bed hospital provides highly specialized surgical and medical inpatient and outpatient care.

The hospital is one of busiest in the region and receives patients not only from Dubai but also from the Northern Emirates with a 68 bed emergency department designated as a major disaster facility for Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

Rashid Hospital is the first hospital in the UAE to be awarded the Accreditation for Best Practices in Biomedical and Clinical Engineering after achieving accreditation from the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI).

Jebel Ali Trauma Center is a 300 bed emergency and trauma center, opened in 2021. It is strategically located in Dubai South with the Dubai Industrial City catchment areas that are experiencing an increase in population and businesses. The center complements Rashid Hospital’s emergency services.

Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, opened in 2016, is the first dedicated children’s hospital in the United Arab Emirates.

The state of the art pediatric medical facility was created under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, to affirm his belief that all children should have an equal opportunity for success in life, and the treatment of children suffering from illness or disease should not be subject to geographical chance.

The vision of His Highness is to have Al Jalila Children’s as one among the top ten paediatric hospitals in the world. Al Jalila has 200 beds and is JCI-accredited. It hosts the first robotic pharmacy in Dubai and a fully automated laboratory. The hospital also aims to foster clinical innovations, astute learning and development programmes and cutting-edge research facilities.

Established in 1987, Latifa Hospital was the first specialised hospital in Women and Children health in UAE. It provides secondary and tertiary health care services in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Neonatology, with a 351 bed capacity. Latifa Hospital receives high-risk pregnancies and performs roughly 5,000 deliveries annually.

In October 2021, paediatric services were transferred to Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital. Latifa Hospital was the first Government Hospital in Dubai to receive JCI Accreditation for Health Care Services in 2007. Latifa Hospital, along with other DHA hospitals, was awarded the Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) Distinguished Award (Distinguished Management Initiative) in 2009. The NICU was awarded with the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for an outstanding clinical department in the public sector in the UAE in 2012.

Latifa Hospital is a recognized training and exam centre of the MRCOG/ MRCPCH/Arab board/Saudi Board for Anesthesia. It has also been Accredited since Sep 2014 by American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) and recognized as Centre of Ex cellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery.

PRIVATE​ SECTOR

American Hospital, established in 1996,, is one of the top world-class hospitals in Dubai. It is part of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group, one of the UAE’s oldest family-owned conglomerates. The 254-bed, acute care, general medical/surgical private hospital has state of-the-art facilities and an experienced team of healthcare professionals specialised in more than 40 medical and surgical specialties assuring comprehensive care. All physicians at American Hospital are American Board Certified or equivalent ensuring that patients receive an international standard of care in the UAE.

American Hospital was the first hospital in the Middle East to be accredited by the JCI in 2020, and its laboratory is the first in the private sector in the region to be accredited by the College of American Pathologists. The hospital is also the inaugural member of the prestigious Mayo Care Network. American Hospital’s cancer program was the first to offer comprehensive one-stop care in Dubai. American Hospital Dubai is the first private hospital in the UAE to be an American Heart Association (AHA) International Training Center for its Life Support training.

The Canadian Specialist Hospital (CSH) is a 200-bed multispecialty private hospital in Dubai. The JCI-accredited centre offers a full range of specialties including general medicine, internal medicine, critical care, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, nephology, dentistry, dermatology, genetic and prenatal services. The emergency department, intensive care units and cath lab for primary coronary interventions are operative 24/7. The Hospital performs more than 300 surgeries and an average of 165 laparoscopic interventions per month.

Al Zahra Hospital, established in 2013, is a JCI-accredited, state-of-the-art multi-specialty, private hospital with a capacity of 187 beds. Specialties include Anaesthesia, Cardiology / Interventional Cardiology, Emergency (ER), Endocrinology, ENT, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology / Endoscopy, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OB/GYN), Out-Patient Dietary Clinic, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Paediatrics / Neonatology, Physiotherapy, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Radiology / Interventional Radiology, and Urology.

International Modern Hospital (IMH) is the oldest private hospital in north Dubai, established in 2005 and fully renovated in 2023. International Modern Hospital is a family-owned, tertiary multi-specialty hospital having state-of-the-art facilities and expertise in all Medical and Surgical specialties, and emergency care. ACHS-accredited (Australian Council on Healthcare Standards), IMH has 117 beds, 5 fully equipped operating theatres, endoscopy suite, ICU, oncology and dialysis wards and rehabilitation & physiotherapy services. IMH is renowned for its women and children’s services (including a 24-hour Pediatric Hotline),  orthopaedics, cardiology services boasting a modern Cath. Lab., general surgery, urology, gastroenterology, bariatric and plastic surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, dental and neurosurgery, neurology, nephrology, endocrinology and pulmonology.

Fakeeh University Hospital, opened in 2021, is a new world-class, JCI-accredited, 350-bed multi-specialty hospital and academic center in Dubai. FUH is committed to excellence through research, education, and clinical care. Built on an integrated healthcare model, the hospital  brings you the legacy of over four decades of compassionate care – drawn from the renowned Fakeeh Care group based in Saudi Arabia. Fakeeh University Hospital is a smart digitized  hospital, having fully integrated electronic medical records. Additionally, we operate an efficient emergency department.
Fakeeh Care Academy (FCA) oversees Medical Education through Residency Programs, Clinical Fellowships, Nursing, and Clinical Pharmacy Education. FCA is dedicated to going beyond traditional education, fostering continuous learning through various platforms to provide Clinical Training, Continuous Professional Development, Executive Education, Healthcare Management Education, CME Activities, Life Support Training, Patient & Community Education, and Research

Emirates Hospital, Jumeirah, is a 100-bed facility that spans across 140,000 sq.ft. with 45 consultation rooms. JCI-accredited hospital with emergency department, critical care and full range of specialities, including Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). It also features 1 Royal Suite, 3 VIP suites & 5 deluxe suites that overlook the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai Canal. The hospital has advanced medical equipment including a 3 Tesla (3T) MRI machine, Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, 6 State-of-the-art Surgical Theatres and the latest diagnostic equipment for breast cancer detection.

Al Garhoud Hospital, part of HMS Health and Medical Services Group, opened in 2012 and has built a reputation for providing international standards of quality care provided in a safe, comfortable, well-equipped facility. 117 bed hospital with fully equipped operating rooms and emergency department. Specialties include obstetrics and gynaecology, ICU, and neonatal intensive care.

HMS Mirdif Hospital, opened in 2021, is a multi-specialty hospital in Dubai that is part of the Health & Medical Services (HMS) Group which has a long history of excellent care and innovation. This JCI-accredited hospital provides world-class healthcare services and international patient support with more than 160-beds. Emergency department equipped with the latest medical devices, 45 medical and surgical specialties, ICU, NICU and PICU.

Radiology and Laboratory department offering the latest imaging and diagnostic technologies to assess and treat patients, alongside a highly trained and vastly experienced team of local and international medical professionals. Wide range of medical specialties, including cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, and oncology, among others.

HMS DxBone is Dubai’s Bone and Joint Center of Excellence dedicated to Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal disorders. Sports medicine clinic in Dubai located in Al Garhoud.

HMS FIFA Medical Center of Excellence Dubai is the only health organization in the UAE providing Dubai sports medicine care for high-level local and international athletes in compliance with the FIFA criteria of excellence. It has thus gained accreditation from FIFA since 2016. Sports medicine, physiotherapy and rehabilitation center.

MedCare Hospital is a 64-bed, JCI accredited, premium multi-speciality hospital in Al Safa, Dubai. Full range of medical and surgical specialties and a fully-equipped emergency department. Wide range of medical technology including MRI, CT, ultrasound and advanced clinical support including fully digital Philips IntelliSpace Critical Care Anaesthesia ICUs and endoscopy suites with Eluxeo Video.

And they have special cancer, heart, and women’s health centers.

Medcare Women & Children’s Hospital is a 93-bed, JCI accredited facility offering a comprehensive range of services ranging from preventative health checks to uro-gynaecological and advanced gynaecological surgery. Wide range of specialties including gynaecology, neonatal, foetal medicine and paediatric care.

Medcare Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital is a JCI accredited centre of excellence offering comprehensive care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of conditions related to bones, joints, and spine. Recognized by DNV Healthcare USA accreditation body. First hospital in the MENA region accredited as a centre of excellence for foot & ankle, knee and hip replacement, and spine surgery.

The hospital provides care across all super specialties in orthopaedics and neurosurgery, such as joint replacement conditions, complex spine surgeries, advanced foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, minimally invasive surgery, paediatric orthopaedic surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, and hand surgery. One of the first centres in the country to deploy state-of-the-art equipment such as Loop – X, a mobile imaging robot. It has also a full fledged physiotherapy wing that offers high-quality inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation services.

126 bed hospital, in close proximity to Dubai International Airport, with a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialties, emergency department, ICU, NICU, and PICU.

Established in 2004. 72 Patient Rooms, 10 ICU Beds, 10 NICU Beds, 4 Operation Theatres, a well-equipped laboratory offering extensive investigative facilities supported by a centralised computerised system. The hospital has tied up with Biomnis, France for rare investigations and tests, not available locally. The Radiology department offers state-of-the-art equipment, including a patient friendly closed MRI (1.5 tesla), 64 Slice – Dual Source Siemens Definition MDCT CT scanner, 4-D Ultrasound with Color Doppler, Digital Fluoroscopy, Mammogram, and Digital X – Ray systems backed by a fully integrated PACS system. The hospital serves as the referral centre of choice for smaller medical centres and clinics in Dubai and surrounding areas.
Tel: +971 4 801 9129
nmchospital.dip@nmc.ae


Recently opened, multispecialty hospital with a total area of 17,695 sq. meters.

  1. 117 beds (VIP Suites, Private rooms and sharing rooms)
  2. 58 consultation rooms
  3. 7 operation theatres, 3 labor room and 15 maternity ward
  4. 8 Bed Paediatric and Maternity urgent care
  5. Cath Lab with 5 CCU beds
  6. 13 ICU Bed with 2 Isolation
  7. NICU with isolation bed
  8. The latest and innovative 1.5 Tesla MRI
Zulekha Healthcare Group includes two multidisciplinary hospitals in Dubai and Sharjah, as well as three UAE medical centres and three pharmacies providing specialised treatments in over 30 disciplines. Zulekha Hospital Dubai is a 140 bed hospital established in 2004 which offers both inpatient and outpatient care covering a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. The facility boasts state-of-the-art operation theatre arrangements, emergency services, labour rooms and includes multiple centres of excellence such as Cardiology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Urology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Physiotherapy. Zulekha Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and honoured by MediGo for its Excellent Patient Satisfaction Score.

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery is a leading orthopaedic hospital and advanced microsurgery centre in Dubai. Burjeel Hospital has been at the forefront of technological advancement in orthopaedic surgery and has been a pioneer in numerous areas. From being one of the earliest adopters of robotic technology to performing advanced surgical procedures to treat various diseases, the world-class JCI Accredited hospital has improved the lives of countless people. Practicing international standards of care, Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery treats a diverse range of diseases and surgeries.

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery combines the latest technology with a team of highly skilled surgeons, doctors, and nurses to deliver one of the best reconstructive surgery results in the region, assuring better overall outcomes and faster recovery.

HealthBay opened its very first clinic in 2008 on Al Wasl Road, and has since gone on to develop and open additional clinics on Al Wasl Road (Umm Suqeim) and a standalone clinic in Motor City. Health Bay Day Surgery Centres are JCI accredited.

Along Al Wasl Road, HealthBay Gastroenterology & Digestive Care offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services for digestive health – including dental care, ENT, gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine.
HealthBay Women’s Care offers a full range of diagnostic, preventative and reparative treatment options for women, in addition to a full suite of medical imaging services.
Ground Floor, HealthBay Women’s Care Centre. Jumeirah, Al Wasl Road, Umm Al Sheif Offers a full range of dermatology, aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetology.
Mediclinic Middle East is part of Mediclinic International, a private hospital group with three operating platforms in Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, and a 29.9% shareholding in Spire Healthcare, a UK-based healthcare group with 38 hospitals. Mediclinic Middle East operates six hospitals and 23 clinics across the United Arab Emirates, with more than 950 inpatient beds.

Mediclinic City Hospital, opened in 2008, was the first multi-disciplinary hospital in Dubai Healthcare City. The 280 bed, JCI-accredited, hospital offers the highest levels of international-standard healthcare in cardiology, radiology, gynaecology, trauma, nuclear medicine, endocrinology , obstetrics, neonatal care and many other specialties. The hospital is known for its advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities, as well as its specialised centers for cardiology, women’s health, and orthopaedics.
Includes Mediclinic City Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Mediclinic City Hospital’s North Wing. Mediclinic City Hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) is Dubai’s most
advanced facility for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital opened in September 2018. Parkview Hospital is JCI, accredited, offers a wide range of specialties, and delivers the same international standard healthcare services and treatments that patients have come to expect from Mediclinic group hospitals. Conveniently located in the rapidly growing “New Dubai” area on Umm Suqeim Road, close to the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, the hospital is close to a large number of rapidly growing residential and commercial areas of the city, bringing expert emergency and specialist services closer to many people than ever before.

Mediclinic Welcare Hospital is JCI accredited and offers a range of primary, secondary and tertiary services including a 12-bed 24-hour Accident & Emergency Unit, Four extensively equipped operating theatres, a purpose-built endoscopic suite for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to gastroenterological and liver diseases, a self-contained maternity complex, consisting of four delivery rooms and 16 Neonatal Intensive Care beds, a sophisticated 12-bed Intensive Care Unit, for adults and one paediatric bed with facilities for ventilatory management and total physiological monitoring, a sophisticated medical imaging division with the latest MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, mammography and digital xray, a physiotherapy unit offering short-wave diathermy, ultrasound therapy, electric muscle stimulation, lumbar and cervical traction and a gymnasium for exercise sessions and special investigation facilities for echo doppler studies, lung infection tests, electro-encephalogram, urodynamic studies and lithotripsy services.

Novomed specialised surgical hospital has 24/7 Anesthesiology and GP support. Elective plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

Novomed specialised surgical hospital for elective plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

Novomed’s highly-qualified surgeons, consultants, and specialists are leaders in their fields and are well-known for offering honest advice and personalized care for their patients.

Specialised Clinics. Aesthetica, Allergy & Asthma, Integrative Medicine, Psychiatry, Men’s Health.

Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Beauty & Skin Care, and Laser Treatments.

Specialised Clinics. Aesthetica, Allergy & Asthma, Integrative Medicine, Psychiatry, Men’s Health.

JCI Accredited

Dr. Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Habib is the founder and the Chairman of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group which owns and operates a number of hospitals and medical centres in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Bahrain.

Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital Dubai, opened in 2015, and is a JCI accredited hospital with high-tech medical equipment, such as Revolution CT devices and Optima MR450w for radiological imaging. The hospital includes an integrated centre of cardiology provided with Fully Robotic angiography device that allows the physicians to perform all cardiac catheterization surgeries for children and adults, a peripheral venous catheter, implantation of heart valves without open-heart surgery, and Electrocardiography, in addition to the capability of performing accurate computed tomography during the catheterization

Established in 2012, Saudi German Hospital is a multi-speciality healthcare centre in Dubai, part of Saudi German Health – one of the biggest private hospitals groups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Saudi German Hospital Dubai is known for advanced medical equipment and experienced medical staff, the hospital covers a broad spectrum of specialties, from emergency medicine to radiology, and offers a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The hospital is accredited by JCI, CAP, ISO 14001, and Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) for Acute Myocardial Infarction. Saudi German Hospital has 300 beds, six operating theatres, two cath labs, a nuclear medicine department, a 24/7 pharmacy, a CAP-accredited laboratory, 106 private rooms, and eight VIP rooms, along with other facilities. The hospital also caters to medical tourists in Dubai.

The hospital has blocks dedicated to Women and Children, and Orthopaedic and Trauma Specialties. Saudi German Hospital’s Comprehensive Breast Centre in Dubai stands as a prominent destination renowned for its exceptional services in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of an extensive spectrum of breast-related issues.

Highlights of Saudi German Hospital Dubai

  • Accredited by JCI and CAP
  • Outpatient department (OPD) covering over 25 specialties with coverage from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • 37 ICU Beds, 23 NICU, 11 PICU Beds and 11 Beds for stroke unit.
  • 2 Beds for Endoscopy unit.
  • 30 Beds for Emergency with 24/7 facility.
  • 6 Operating Theatres with 24/7 facility.
  • 2 states of art Cath-Labs covering Vascular , Cerebral and Cardiac Intervention.
  • Dialysis Unit with 24 Hrs. services.
  • 24 Hrs. Pharmacy & Radiology services available.
  • Nuclear Medicine Department.

King’s College Hospital (KCH) Dubai Hills opened in 2019 and works in direct collaboration with KCH’s specialist services in London. It is a JCI accredited, state-of-the-art 100-bed facility offering all major specialties. The majority of our doctors have been educated and trained in Britain and have many years of experience working in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).

KCH Dubai doctors are among the most trusted healthcare professionals in the world, with a significant proportion recruited from King’s College Hospital and its partner hospitals. They are in constant contact with our UK colleagues, working closely as part of specialist teams to achieve the highest standards of care.

King’s College Hospital Dubai includes The King’s Liver Centre – a Specialist Centre for Complex Liver Diseases, Liver Transplantation, and Pancreatobiliary Disorders. It is the first liver transplant centre in Dubai.

King’s College Hospital Dubai also has outpatient clinics in Dubai Marina and Jumeirah, and a Medical And Diabetes Centre & Physiotherapy Centre In Dubai Park Heights.

Opened in 2020, Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital is a JCI-accredited, multi-speciality 100-bed hospital with state-of-the-art facilities. Full range of specialities and 24/7 emergency department. Cutting-edge medical technologies include filmless digital imaging and advanced laparoscopy to OR automation systems, real-time video teleconferencing diagnostic centres, operating theatres and critical care units. Over 50 sub specialty clinics offering a broad range of non-surgical, minimally invasive and advanced treatment options. The majority of doctors at CMC Dubai have trained at leading institutions in the USA, UK, Germany, France and other major medical facilities across Europe.

Clemenceau Medical Center has signed a collaboration agreement with John Hopkins to begin a Johns Hopkins Medicine Visiting Physician Program at CMC Dubai. Part of Clemenceau Medicine International, founded in 2008, with facilities in Beirut and Riyadh. With a targeted course of expansion, CMI plans to pursue medical innovation and be a leading healthcare facilitator across the Middle East.

Aspris Wellbeing Centre is formerly part of the Priory Group, one of the most distinguished independent providers of mental healthcare in the UK.

It is a state-of-the-art facility which has been purpose-built to offer mental health services for adults, families, adolescents and children.

The LightHouse Arabia was founded in 2011 by clinical psychologists Dr. Saliha Afridi, and Dr. Tara Wyne with one mission: to raise mental health awareness and provide quality, accessible mental health care services in a sustainable way. The LightHouse Arabia is a Dubai-based mental health and wellness clinic providing high quality outpatient services to children, adults, couples, and families. We are the leading mental health clinic in the UAE by virtue of our vision, mission, size and the breadth and depth of our team’s clinical expertise. International team of over 30 psychologists, psychiatrists, coaches, occupational and speech & language therapists. They offer community support and educational services, working with corporations, schools, hospitals and government organisations to increase public mental health awareness and reduce stigma through regular psychoeducation talks, workshops and media contributions.

The LightHouse Arabia is the only licensed provider of the accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in the UAE.

ACPN is a subspecialist medical facility that provides quality medical care in neurology and psychiatry in the UAE, including:

  • Neurology
  • Paediatric Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation – Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
  • Pharmacy
  • Telehealth

German Neuroscience Center is a leading clinic for Psychology, Psychiatry and Neurology, Counselling & Biofeedback in Dubai. All GNC physicians completed their full education, training and practice in Germany, Austria, Holland or USA.German Neuroscience Center has 3 branches in Dubai:

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