The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has always taken adequate measures to offer well-integrated healthcare services as per the international standards in the UAE. Government hospitals in Dubai exemplify the ministry’s commitment to ensuring optimal results in the health sector. These hospitals have a team of well-trained doctors and paramedical staff who deliver comprehensive healthcare solutions to residents requiring medical attention.
List of Government Hospitals in Dubai
The professionals, working in these hospitals, have a DHA license that guarantees they have the skills and qualifications required to render services to the community. We bring you a list of the best government hospitals in Dubai.
Dubai Hospital
When it comes to the best government hospitals in Dubai, Dubai Hospital is a reputed service provider. It has 26 surgical and medical departments and numerous specialised centres for cardiology, oncology and nephrology.
The hospital consists of 14 storeys, with the upper levels reserved for different wards and lower levels for outpatients, accident cases and emergencies.
- Location: 222 Al Khaleej Road
- Timings: 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-219-5000
Rashid Hospital
Operating since 1973, Rashid Hospital is the largest government hospital for emergencies in Dubai. It has 762 beds, and highly specialised intensive care units and operating rooms.
The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient facilities and also has the capacity to cater to 68 emergency patients at once.
- Location: Umm Hurair II
- Timings: 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-219-2000
Al Kuwait Hospital / Al Baraha Hospital
Located on the Deira Corniche, Al Kuwait Hospital was earlier known as Al Baraha Hospital. Built under the directives of the Ruler of Dubai, the medical centre has a capacity of 154 beds to cater to the healthcare needs of the people in Dubai.
- Location: Khaleej Al Arabi, Al Baraha,، Deira
- Timings: 07:30 am – 01:30 pm, Fri-Sat: closed
- Contact: +971-4-271-0000
Al Maktoum Hospital Dubai
Al Maktoum Hospital is one of the leading government hospitals in Dubai. Operating since the 1950s, it is the first hospital in the UAE.
It operated as a single building with limited rooms, so in order to accommodate the patients with comfort and care, most of its departments shifted to Rashid Hospital. Now it offers primary healthcare services in Dubai.
- Location: Al Maktoum Hospital Road, Deira
- Contact: +971-4-222-1211
Government Hospitals for Women and Children in Dubai
Besides the top hospitals in Dubai, you can find clinical centres offering services exclusively to women and children in Dubai.
Latifa Women and Children Hospital
Latifa Hospital is one of the largest maternity and children’s healthcare providers in Dubai. Previously known as Al Wasl Hospital, the medical institute has well-equipped pediatric surgery rooms and neonatal intensive care units.
The hospital, currently, has 344 beds across obstetrics, pediatric surgery, gynaecology and neonatology departments. When it comes to the facilities, you can also find rehabilitation centres, radiology departments and a pharmacy. It is also considered one of the best government hospitals in Dubai for maternity. Due to its advanced medical facilities, UNICEF conferred it the title of a ‘Baby-Friendly’ hospital in 2011.
- Location: Oud Metha Rd
- Timings: 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-219-3000
Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital
Located in Al Jaddaf, Al Jalila is the first public hospital in Dubai dedicated to children’s wellbeing. With a team of the best physicians and paramedical staff, it treats all kinds of health issues pertaining to adolescents and kids.
You can consult the hospital for a general health check-up or any specific condition that your child has. The hospital also has a facility for pathological tests, X-rays and CT scans. Special tests such as Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA), ECG, Fluoroscopy, Fetal Echocardiography are also conducted at the hospital.
- Location: Al Jaddaf
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-281-1000
Public Psychiatric Hospital in Dubai
There are plenty of facilities for people of determination in Dubai. They offer the best healthcare services in the city. In fact, there is a hospital to cater specifically to their needs and sensibilities.
Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital
Offering state-of-the-art facilities, Al Amal is one of the top psychiatric hospitals in Dubai. It facilitates patients with effective treatment at an affordable cost.
- Location: Al Aweer, Dubai
- Timings: 07:30 am – 02:30 pm, Fri-Sat: closed
- Contact: +971-4-519-2500
Other Healthcare Centres in Dubai
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has opened various other hospitals in different areas of the city.
Hospitals which are open 24 hours
Al Barsha Health Center
- Location: Al Barsha 3
Nad Al Hamar Health Center
- Location: Near Emarat Petrol Station, Nad Al Hamar
Hospitals with different timings
Other hospitals located in different parts of Dubai including Al Safa, Nad Al Sheba, Al Mamzar are open six days a week at different timings:
- from Sun-Thurs: 07:30 am – 11:30 pm
- while on Saturday between 08:00 am – 01:00 pm
Al Safa Health Center
- Location: Al Safa, Al Wasl
Al Badaa Health Center
- Location: Close to Al Salam Hotel & Suites, Sheikh Zayed Road
Al Towar Health Center
- Location: Al Nahda Road, Towar 1
Nad Al Sheba Health Center
- Location: Close to Etisalat NSH Exchange, Nad Al Sheba
Al Mizhar Health Center
- Location: Next to Princess Haya Centre, Al Mizhar 1
Al Mamzar Health Center
- Location: Cairo Road, Al Mamzar
Note: You can contact them at 800342
FAQs
Which are the best government hospitals in Dubai for vaccinations?
You can consider Al Mankhool Health Centre and Al Barsha Health Centre for vaccinations.
Is emergency healthcare free in Dubai?
Healthcare in Dubai is free for UAE citizens in public health facilities. However, expats can avail health insurance to cover doctor’s consultation fee, treatment and medicines cost.
Which are the free government hospitals in Dubai?
All government hospitals including Al Kuwait Hospital and Rashid Hospital offer free emergency treatment in Dubai.
Which are the dental government hospitals in Dubai?
Dubai Dental Hospital and Al Badaa Health Center are some of the top government hospitals in Dubai for dental treatment.
What are the best maternity packages in Dubai?
There is a maternity package for pregnant women in Dubai government hospitals. Latifa Maternity and Pediatric Hospital offers:
- Normal Delivery Package for AED 12k
- Caesarean Delivery Package for AED 20k
- Antenatal Package for AED 17k
The government hospitals in Dubai also offer you a medical certificate that you can present as evidence after you have taken a sick leave.
However, the certificate needs to be attested before it can be presented to the UAE Health Ministry. Here is how to initiate a medical certificate attestation procedure in Dubai.
Have you ever certified any documents in Dubai? Let us know in the comments below.
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