Introduction
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has consistently taken the necessary steps to provide the UAE with well-integrated healthcare services that meet international standards. The public hospitals in Dubai demonstrate the ministry’s dedication to ensuring the best outcomes in the health sector. These hospitals have a staff of qualified physicians and paramedical workers who provide complete healthcare options to locals needing medical attention.
Dubai Government Hospitals List
The DHA licences held by the professionals employed in these hospitals ensure that the professionals have the training and credentials necessary to provide services to the community. We present to you a ranking of Dubai’s top public hospitals.
DUBAI HOSPITAL
Dubai Hospital is a well-known service provider for the top government hospitals in Dubai. There are numerous specialised cardiology, oncology, and nephrology centres, besides 26 surgical and medical departments.
The 14-story hospital is divided into lower levels for outpatients, accident victims, and emergencies and upper levels for various wards.
Address: 222 Al Khaleej Road
Timings: 24 hours
Contact Info: +971-4-219-5000
RASHID HOSPITAL
The largest government hospital in Dubai for emergencies is Rashid Hospital, which has been operating since 1973. It has 762 beds, operating rooms, and intensive care units that are highly specialised.
The hospital can accommodate 68 emergency patients simultaneously and provides inpatient and outpatient services.
Address: Umm Hurair II
Timings: 24 hours
Contact Info: +971-4-219-2000
AL KUWAIT HOSPITAL / AL BARAHA HOSPITAL
Al Kuwait Hospital, located on the Deira Corniche, was formerly known as Al Baraha Hospital. The Ruler of Dubai had this medical centre constructed, and it features 154 beds to handle the city’s growing population’s medical needs.
Address: Khaleej Al Arabi, Al Baraha,، Deira
Timings: 07:30 am – 01:30 pm, Fri-Sat: closed
Contact Info: +971-4-271-0000
AL MAKTOUM HOSPITAL DUBAI
One of the top public hospitals in Dubai is Al Maktoum Hospital. It is the first hospital in the UAE and has been operating since the 1950s.
The majority of its departments moved to Rashid Hospital because it only had a single building to operate and had few rooms for patients. It now provides primary healthcare services in Dubai.
Address: Al Maktoum Hospital Road, Deira
Contact Info: +971-4-222-1211
GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN DUBAI
In addition to Dubai’s top hospitals, some clinics focus solely on serving women and children.
LATIFA WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Latifa Hospital is one of Dubai’s most extensive maternity and paediatric healthcare facilities. The medical centre, formerly known as Al Wasl Hospital, has fully furnished operating rooms for children and neonatal intensive care units.
Currently, there are 344 beds available in the hospital’s obstetrics, paediatric surgery, gynaecology, and neonatology departments. The facilities also include radiology departments, pharmacies, and rehab facilities. Latifa is one of Dubai’s top public maternity hospitals. In 2011 UNICEF named it a “Baby-Friendly” hospital for its state-of-the-art medical facilities.
Address: Oud Metha Rd
Timings: 24 hours
Contact Info: +971-4-219-3000
AL JALILA CHILDREN’S SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
Al Jalila is the first public hospital in Dubai devoted to children’s health, and it is situated in Al Jaddaf. It provides comprehensive care for all adolescent and paediatric health issues by employing the best medical professionals and paramedical staff.
You can consult the hospital for a general health examination or any specific condition your child may have. Additionally, the hospital has a place for pathological examinations, X-rays, and CT scans. The hospital also performs specialised exams like Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA), ECG, Fluoroscopy, and Fetal Echocardiography.
Address: Al Jaddaf