35 UAE hospitals ranked among Newsweek’s best hospitals in ME

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35 UAE hospitals ranked among Newsweek’s best hospitals in ME

December 24, 2025

DUBAI,— A total of 35 hospitals across the United Arab Emirates have been included in Newsweek’s Best Specialised Hospitals Middle East 2026 rankings, according to data released by the magazine in cooperation with global analytics firm Statista.

Of these facilities, 21 are based in Dubai, while eight are located in Abu Dhabi, with several hospitals placing among the region’s top ten across multiple medical specialties.

In Dubai, 21 hospitals earned positions on the Middle East list, with all listed facilities located within the emirate.

The hospitals recognized include Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, American Hospital Dubai, Aster Hospital Al Qusais, Aster Hospital Mankhool, Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai Hospital, Emirates Hospital Jumeirah, King’s College Hospital London Dubai, Latifa Women and Children Hospital, Medcare Hospital Al Safa, Medcare Orthopedics and Spine Hospital Sheikh Zayed Road, Medcare Women and Children Hospital Sheikh Zayed Road, Mediclinic City Hospital, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Neuro Spinal Hospital, NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda, Rashid Hospital, Saudi German Hospital Dubai, and Zulekha Hospital Dubai.

The rankings reflect hospital performance across several medical disciplines, including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, orthopaedics, and paediatrics.

According to Newsweek, the hospitals were evaluated based on peer recommendations from healthcare professionals across the Middle East, international accreditations, and patient reported outcome measures.

Abu Dhabi recorded eight hospitals on the list, with five facilities ranking among the Middle East’s top ten in various specialties. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi led the regional rankings, placing first in cardiology, gastroenterology, and neurology, and second in oncology.

Other Abu Dhabi hospitals appearing in the top ten include Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, and Tawam Hospital.

Additional Abu Dhabi facilities recognized in the rankings are Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children, and NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi.

These hospitals contribute to the emirate’s growing presence in specialized and advanced medical services.

According to Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, the recognition highlights the strength of the emirate’s healthcare infrastructure.

She said the rankings demonstrate the capability of Abu Dhabi’s hospitals to deliver specialized care aligned with international standards, WAM reported.

She added that the Department of Health continues to support initiatives focused on innovation, patient safety, and clinical performance.

The rankings were developed by Newsweek in collaboration with Statista and are widely regarded as a global reference point for evaluating hospital quality. The methodology includes multiple indicators designed to assess safety, quality of care, and patient experience.

Dr. Fayeza Saif Alyafei, Executive Director of the Healthcare Quality Sector at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, said the strong performance of Abu Dhabi hospitals in cardiology and neurology reflects the effectiveness of the integrated healthcare system.

She noted that specialized services are supported by coordinated planning, skilled medical professionals, and continuous quality improvement programs.

The Department of Health also pointed to the continued expansion of its Centers of Excellence, which focus on adult and pediatric cardiovascular surgery, stroke care, burn treatment, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

These centers form a key component of Abu Dhabi’s specialized care framework and are designed to improve outcomes for patients both locally and internationally.

The full list of hospitals across the United Arab Emirates includes Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital Dubai, Al Qassimi Hospital, Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, American Hospital Dubai, Aster Hospital Al Qusais, Aster Hospital Mankhool, Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Danat Al Emarat Women and Children’s Hospital, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai Hospital, Emirates Hospital Jumeirah, King’s College Hospital London Dubai, Latifa Women and Children Hospital, Medcare Hospital Al Safa, Medcare Hospital Sharjah, Medcare Orthopedics and Spine Hospital Sheikh Zayed Road, Medcare Women and Children Hospital Sheikh Zayed Road, Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Mediclinic City Hospital, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Neuro Spinal Hospital, NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi, NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda, Rashid Hospital, Saudi German Hospital Ajman, Saudi German Hospital Dubai, Saudi German Hospital Sharjah, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman, Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Tawam Hospital, and Zulekha Hospital Dubai.

(With files from Newsweek | WAM)