UAE Hospitals & Medical Centers Directory
A selected directory of government and private hospitals across all seven emirates, with regulator information, major clinical focus areas, locations and practical patient guidance.
This is a curated directory, not a ranking. “Selected” does not mean medically superior or officially recommended. Facility licensing, services, accreditation, emergency status and insurance acceptance can change, so verify current details before travelling for treatment.
How to use this directory
UAE healthcare is regulated through different emirate and federal systems. Dubai uses Dubai Health, Abu Dhabi is regulated by the Department of Health, and the public hospital network in several Northern Emirates is operated through Emirates Health Services.
For a planned visit, verify the exact branch, specialty, appointment route, insurance network and referral or pre-authorisation requirement. For an emergency, use the emergency number and nearest appropriate emergency department rather than waiting for a planned appointment.
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Dubai
Selected government and private hospitals in Dubai. Facility licensing and current service information should be confirmed in the Dubai Health medical registry or with the hospital before travelling.
Open the official Dubai Health sourceSelected hospitals and medical facilities in Dubai
| Facility | Type | Clinical focus | Location | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Hospital | Government tertiary hospital | Tertiary care, emergency medicine, trauma, cardiology, surgery and other specialist services | Umm Hurair 2, Dubai | View |
| Dubai Hospital | Government general hospital | Specialist medical and surgical services including oncology, cardiology, nephrology, obstetrics and other departments | Dubai | View |
| American Hospital Dubai | Private multispecialty hospital | Acute care, medical and surgical specialties, cancer, heart, orthopedics and robotic surgery | Oud Metha, Dubai | View |
| Mediclinic City Hospital | Private multispecialty hospital | Cardiology, obstetrics, neonatal care, trauma, oncology, orthopedics, surgery and other specialist services | Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai | View |
| King’s College Hospital London Dubai | Private hospital network | Multispecialty care with paediatrics, hepatology, fetal medicine, diabetes and other specialist services | Dubai | View |
Accreditation is facility-specific
Joint Commission International (JCI) is an international healthcare accreditation programme, but there is no UAE-wide rule that every hospital must hold JCI accreditation.
Accreditation can also differ by facility, service line, laboratory or programme. For example, American Hospital Dubai and University Hospital Sharjah publicly describe JCI accreditation, while EHS publishes separate accreditation information for individual hospitals.
Government, private and network distinctions
- Government / public: may be operated through Dubai Health, SEHA or EHS depending on the emirate.
- Private: privately operated facilities have their own appointment, payment, insurer and referral policies.
- Network: a hospital may be part of a larger healthcare group while still being licensed and regulated by the competent emirate authority.
- Accreditation: accreditation is not the same thing as government licensing or regulatory approval.
Emergency care in the UAE
Use 998 for ambulance emergencies anywhere in the UAE.
Use 999 for police emergencies.
Use 997 for fire and civil-defence emergencies.
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Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
Dubai Healthcare City is a dedicated healthcare and wellness free-zone ecosystem in Dubai. It includes healthcare operators and facilities that are regulated through the Dubai Healthcare City Authority – Regulatory framework.
DHCC should not be confused with Dubai Health’s wider emirate-wide hospital network. A facility’s exact licence and scope should be checked through the competent regulator.
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Official sources are provided for verification and live facility information. This page is not certified, verified or endorsed by any government authority or hospital.