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Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
🏥 Presentation of Burjeel Hospital
Burjeel Hospital is a private multispecialty hospital located on Al Najdah Street in central Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Opened in 2012, it belongs to Burjeel Holdings group, offers more than 50 specialties and holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation.
The hospital is listed in the official register of the Joint Commission International (hospital programme, Al Najdah Street) with an accreditation date of 28 June 2013[1]. At its opening in 2012, it had 202 beds across approximately 65,000 m²[2]. The official website announces more than 50 specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, neurology, obstetrics and gynaecology, and paediatrics[3].
Not to be confused with Burjeel Medical City, another hospital in the group in Abu Dhabi (Mohammed Bin Zayed City), separately JCI accredited since 2022[1]. It is Burjeel Medical City that hosts the radiotherapy department and the group’s Trust Fertility Clinic[4][5].
Burjeel Hospital building
💼 Areas of expertise
Main services at Burjeel Hospital:
Cardiac surgery and cardiology: coronary bypass (including beating heart), valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, angioplasty and stenting. The hospital has a biplane catheterisation lab, 3T and 1.5T MRI and 256- and 128-slice CT scanners[6].
Oncology: Burjeel Hospital is one of the group’s oncology sites[4]. Radiotherapy is performed at Burjeel Medical City.
Digestive and bariatric surgery: laparoscopic, bariatric and hepatobiliary surgery[7].
Nephrology: dialysis, transplantation and hypertension[8].
Obstetrics and gynaecology: high-risk pregnancies, fetal medicine and fertility monitoring[9].
💶 Procedure prices
Burjeel Hospital does not publish a price list on its website. The cost of a procedure depends on the medical file, length of hospital stay and necessary tests. The international patient services department provides a quote after reviewing the file. In the UK, cardiac surgery and cancer treatments are generally covered by the National Health Service.
🧑⚕️ Medical team
Some doctors listed on the official Burjeel Hospital website in Abu Dhabi:
Dr Dinesh Ramagowdanapura Sadasivan: consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, 26 years of experience[6].
Dr Yassin Ibrahim M. El-Shahat: consultant nephrologist, head of nephrology and medical director, over 40 years of experience. He holds a degree in nephrology and hypertension from Pierre and Marie Curie University in Paris[8].
Dr Abdulmajeed Al Zubaidi: consultant interventional cardiologist, 20 years of experience[6].
Prof Basil Ammori: consultant surgeon in laparoscopic, bariatric, digestive and hepatobiliary surgery, 35 years of experience. He led bariatric surgery in Manchester (UK) and claims over 6,000 laparoscopic procedures[7].
Dr Sausan Abdul Rahman: consultant obstetrician-gynaecologist, 27 years of experience, specialised in high-risk pregnancies and fetal medicine[9].
A doctor’s presence may change: verify with the hospital before planning your stay.
🎥 Presentation video
Video presentation of Burjeel Hospital’s services and facilities:
📸 Photos of the facility
Photos of Burjeel Hospital’s facilities:
Burjeel Hospital hallBurjeel Hospital hall
🧭 Medical stay process
Initial contact: Burjeel group’s international patient services receive enquiries, review the medical file and can arrange a second opinion[10].
Prior consultation: the group offers video consultations with its specialists before departure[10].
Arrival and care: the official website mentions medical visa assistance and airport transfers offered to international patients[10]. Confirm these services in writing before departure.
Hospitalisation: the hospital operates 24/7 and has an emergency department[3].
Post-operative follow-up: the schedule of follow-up consultations depends on the procedure. Ask for an operative report and discharge letter in English for your GP.
✈️ Practical information
Airport: Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) is the closest. Direct flights connect London to Abu Dhabi.
Languages: the hospital operates in English and Arabic. The group announces a 24/7 live interpretation service for almost all languages[10]. Verify the availability of an interpreter at the time of requesting a quote.
Support: the international patient services coordinate second opinions, visas and logistics, and support the patient during hospitalisation[10].
Insurance: coverage by an international insurance is verified case by case, with your insurer and with the hospital, before departure.
🛏️ Services for international patients
Burjeel group’s international patient services list the following[10]:
appointment scheduling and medical second opinion;
video consultation with a specialist;
medical visa assistance;
airport transfers;
multilingual interpreters.
Hotel accommodation is not mentioned: it remains to be organised by the patient. Ask for a written list of services included in the quote.
Inauguration of Burjeel Hospital
🏨 Hotels near the hospital
Hotel located in Abu Dhabi, a few kilometres from the hospital:
Appointment delay: depends on the specialty and chosen doctor. The hospital’s emergency department operates 24/7[3].
Length of stay: varies according to the procedure. Allow a few days for a check-up or consultation, and longer for major surgery, including hospitalisation and medical clearance to travel.
Duration of operations: the surgeon will indicate this during the pre-operative consultation.
Remote follow-up: the group offers video consultations[10], useful for check-ups after returning to the UK.
JCI, hospital programme (effective date: 28 June 2013)
Specialties
More than 50
Imaging
3T and 1.5T MRI, 256- and 128-slice CT scanners, biplane catheterisation lab
Hospital languages
English, Arabic (interpreters on request)
Address
Al Najdah Street, Abu Dhabi
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Burjeel Hospital internationally accredited?
Yes. Burjeel Hospital (Al Najdah Street, Abu Dhabi) is listed in the Joint Commission International register for the hospital programme, with an effective date of 28 June 2013.
What languages are spoken by the medical staff?
The hospital operates in English and Arabic. Burjeel group announces a 24/7 interpretation service for almost all languages: request an interpreter when making an appointment.
How can I get a quote for a medical procedure?
Burjeel’s international patient services respond by phone (80055 within the UAE) and by email. They review the medical file before providing a quote.
Are international insurances accepted?
It depends on your policy. Check coverage with your insurer and with the hospital before your stay.
Is post-operative follow-up provided after returning home?
Burjeel group offers video consultations with its specialists. Ask for a discharge report in English for your GP.
What services are included for international patients?
The official website lists second opinions, video consultations, medical visa assistance, airport transfers and interpreters. Ask for written confirmation of what is included in your quote.
What imaging equipment does Burjeel Hospital have?
The official website mentions 3T and 1.5T MRI, 256- and 128-slice CT scanners and a biplane catheterisation lab.
📍 Location and access
Address: Al Najdah Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates[1]
Access: the hospital is in central Abu Dhabi, between Al Najdah Street and Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Otaiba Street. Taxis and ride-hailing apps (Uber, Careem) serve the area.
Contact: 80055 within the UAE; international patient services at +971 56 504 0540 or globalpatientservices@burjeelholdings.com[10].
Burjeel Hospital is a private multispecialty hospital in central Abu Dhabi, JCI accredited since 2013 and part of Burjeel Holdings group. It covers notably cardiac surgery, bariatric surgery, nephrology and obstetrics. For radiotherapy or IVF, the group directs patients to Burjeel Medical City. Prices are not published: quotes are provided on a case-by-case basis.
We are deeply grateful to Nani, Reni, Surabhi, and Greeshma at Burjeel Hospital for the incredible care they provided to my wife during her labor. Their professionalism, kindness, and calming presence made the entire experience so much easier and more comfortable for her—and for us as a family.From the moment we arrived, they showed genuine compassion, patience, and expertise. It truly felt like we were in the best hands possible. We can’t thank them enough for their support during such a special and intense moment in our lives.Thank you again, Nani, Reni, Surabhi, and Greeshma—you made a difference we will never forget!
I had a very bad experience in the Emergency Department due to the negligence of the nursing staff. No matter how many times I rang the bell, no one responded. Eventually, I was forced to leave my room and search for a nurse myself just to stop the ringer after its finish.Worse still, I experienced a side effect from the medication I received and kept pressing the bell — but again, no one came. During this time, blood started moving toward the ringer area, and I had to go outside again to look for any available nurse.This kind of negligence is extremely dangerous. If a patient comes in alone and falls asleep or becomes unresponsive, they could potentially bleed to death without anyone noticing.This experience has shaken my trust in the safety of your Emergency Department, and I urge you to take immediate action to investigate this matter and ensure no one else goes through the same.
Dear Burjeel Hospital Team,I would like to share my recent experience at your emergency department. Unfortunately, despite coming for an urgent matter, I had to wait for nearly two hours before being attended to. While I understand that emergencies can be unpredictable, it seemed that many doctors were present but not actively engaged with patients.I hope the hospital can work on improving the efficiency of patient care in the emergency department, as timely treatment is crucial in such situations.Thank you for your time, and I hope my feedback helps enhance the experience for future patients.
Pharmacy Experience- 25 March 2025, i was in the line to get my medicine, the lady at that reception area on pharmacy told me that , the system has been, and i ask when it will be online? can i wait it?(im willing to wait, just i need badly my medicine)but, suddenly, and not expected, she just printed the prescription, and just throw on me?! omgeee im so shock and not expected that on one of respective hospital.to lady, please we came at your hospital not to play/shopping we are in pain, but treating like will be more painful and more harsh. please keep in mind ,,!!!you are not a doctor nor nurse,(that helps a-lots) but given a good and moral customer care will help as a patient to endure what ever we going through!!!! we already suffering the illness or sickness!!!! don’t added!!!, i hope no one will treat you like this!!!!praying your attitudeand all the personnel!!! to remind you that you not just serving a customer/ patient… you are helping hand!!!Ramadan Kareem🙏
Review for Burjeel HospitalBurjeel Hospital is a well-established and spacious medical facility, but unfortunately, its pharmacy service leaves much to be desired. While the consultation experience was decent, the waiting time at the pharmacy was unnecessarily long. Despite the pharmacy not being busy, I had to wait an excessive amount of time just to get a single vitamin for my daughter. This kind of inefficiency is frustrating, especially for parents who need quick and reliable service for their children’s medications.😒The hospital itself has a good reputation, but the slow pharmacy service definitely needs improvement. If they can work on streamlining their prescription process and ensuring faster service, it would make the overall experience much better.
Dr. Fatima Al Shamsi is the best gastroenterologist consultant. Since I started treatment in 2004, I have experienced great improvement. Thank you, Dr. Fatima, for your dedication and excellent care. You are truly exceptional, and I feel confident in your treatment.
We had an exceptional delivery experience at Burjeel Al Najda Abu Dhabi. Doctors and nurses were incredibly attentive, making us feel at ease every step of the way.Dr. Pathukutty, we want to sincerely thank you for your presence at the time of Labour. Your guidance for the past 9 months helped to have a normal delivery. Forever grateful for your dedication.Labour room Doctors and nurses were really supportive, always greatfull for their kindness, support, and empathy . postpartum care was also excellent. Really appreciate all the staff who were being supportive throughout the time in the hospital.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi for their exceptional care and support during my wife’s pregnancy. A special thank you to Dr. Pathukutty Muhammed for her expertise, compassion and guidance throughout the entire journey. She made us feel comfortable and at ease during every visit and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.Our baby boy was born on 19th September 2024, and we are extremely grateful for the excellent care provided by Dr. PATHUKUTTY and the entire team. The nurses and support staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and professional. The hospital is immaculate and the environment made us feel safe and well cared for. We truly appreciate the efforts of everyone at Burjeel Hospital, and highly recommend it to others.Thank you once again for making this important moment in our lives such a positive and memorable experience.BySajjad & Wafa
I visited Burjeel Hospital on Najda Street for an emergency check-up for my son around 8:45 PM on September 17, 2024. He was suffering severely from fever, cough, and flu. I received ticket number 177 and waited for our turn. However, to my surprise, a patient with ticket number 180, who appeared perfectly fine, was called in for vitals before us. Initially, I thought it might have been an emergency, but later I realized it was simply a favor from the emergency manager, which is absolutely unacceptable.Furthermore, the screening process was the worst I’ve experienced. Despite waiting for over an hour and 10 minutes, no one called us for the emergency check-up. According to the manager, all the beds were occupied, and they were "arranging things." This was my second terrible experience with Burjeel. There were numerous emergency cases, yet everyone had to wait outside due to the lack of space.It was an extremely disappointing experience, and I consider Burjeel one of the worst hospitals in town. I tried reaching out to management for assistance, but no one responded to my calls. The staff was unprofessional, and the emergency management system was severely lackingI have also attached a photo that captures one of the discrepancies.
Dear Burjeel hospitalI have been coming to your clinic as a patient and I am always disappointed with the amount r of chemical air fresheners used throughout the hospital (waiting rooms, lobby etc).How can you be a hospital and behave like a perfume shop with utter disregard to patients with respiratory issues, allergies, sensitivities such as chemo therapy.You are using harmful commercial chemicals that we are inhaling only to make us feel sicker.Please do something and consider the true wellbeing of your patients.
I had done my left hip surgery by DR. Oussama, he was very polite and very professional Doctor and he keeps checking on me. Miss Badrela was very nice and keep checking on me and I wish I will walk normally very soon. I was impatience in the hospital for 4 days but our physically therapy Afnan and Maribel and Manilette was very professional and treat me like their own family members. I was not even feeling that I am alone because Manilette and Afnan keep checking on me every after 15 minutes. Staffs, management and facilities are best out here.Thank you all❤️❤️❤️
I recently had an appointment for my daughter with Dr. Farah at Burjeel Hospital and was very disappointed with the experience. She was not cooperative or friendly, and it seemed like she was not interested in checking patients properly. As a pediatrician, I believe she should dedicate more time and care to her patients. This was my first visit to her clinic, and unfortunately, it will be my last.
Really we had a good experience with a good hospitality and other services. Doctors and nursing staff were more helpful throughout the journey. Special thanks to the gynecologist Dr. Pathukutti Mohammed, she is very kind, supportive, polite and gave clear explanations. We highly appreciate the services given by the doctors, staff and management.
Very nice experience on dental treatment. Especially for braces, Dr. Mai has been very helpful, patient. Without her I wouldn’t have the courage to start Otho treatment. I can see the changes after every visit. Really Thankful for Dr. Mai.
Dr ibrahim gamal was closely monitoring his patients. He is very kind and explains well to his patients all the procedures and guidance that the patient needs. Thank you so much dr gamal for taking care of me.
Thanks for the amazing Pharmacy team in 2nd Floor & specially Dr Heba for her amazing pharmaceutical knowledge & humble patient care always she provides for me & my whole family & Im pretty sure for all of her patients whom we are lucky to have such an Amazing Pharmacist like Dr Hebe…!!!
Our Dr.Pathukutty was very supportive throughout the pregnancy. She made the journey less stressful and supportive.Thank you for the entire team of nurses and support staffs and Burjeel hospital for the utmost care
The pharmacy wait time is unacceptable. With 18 counters available, only 8 are operational, leading to a consistently long wait of 60 to 70 minutes for medications. This has been an ongoing issue for the past 8 years, indicating poor management.
I must say that Burjeel is one of the best hospital in Abu Dhabi. They varieties of services they provide is no other hospitals have. And the professionalism in Staffs and Doctors are directly visible in the very first glance. I advice you must bring your Insuarance card to get the best possible treatments and care as early as possible.
I am so thankful and short of words to express my gratitude to Dr. Pathukutty as my gynecologist throughout my pregnancy and delivery process. She was able to guide us well on our every concern which kept us confident through the entire journey. Dr Pathukutty dedication to her patients is commendable. Even when I had doubts regarding normal delivery she was very confident & supportive. It was great to have her part of my beautiful journey. Having such dedicated and selfless doctors in today's world is a blessing.Thank you to the midwives, nurses and to the sweet lactation consultant Karena for your support.
Highly recommended! I just delivered my baby girl with a great and reliable team. Thank you to Dr. Khaled Omar for the smooth CS delivery and amazing how i was able to recover right away he’s always checking on us during our stay in the hospital. To Dr. Karina lactation consultant thank you for the continuous encouragement i am able to breastfeed my baby girl which i was not able to do to my eldest. Nurses and staff are all very nice and helpful 🤗❤️
I would like to thank Dr Pattakutty Mohammed for her excellent service…We are blessed with baby boy. She is the best gynecologist and we had a very good experience her. Highly recommended.
Best Pregnancy Experience Ever at Burjeel Hospitality (Al Najda). I am so thankful to have Dr.Aruna kumari as my Gynec throughout my pregnancy, such a cool and wise doctor. Though I had Gestational Diabetes mid of pregnancy, Doctor Aruna guided me well and her positive approach towards everything made me deliver normally. Best Gynecologist ever.The service from burjeel especially in labour ward is outstanding. Thanks to all the midwives, nurse and duty doctors who took care of me in labour ward.Thanks to the Lactation consultant Kareena for the best support.Great hospitality, Royal Treatment, Best medical Facilities, Expertise Doctor, Caring Nurse. Thanks Burjeel for the awesome care and support.ThanksMufeena
Friendly and Approachable:Dr. [Pathukutty] went above and beyond by fostering a friendly and approachable environment. He always had a smile on his face and took the time to celebrate the little milestones throughout my pregnancy journey. His friendly nature made each visit enjoyable, and he ensured that both my partner and I felt involved and included in all aspects of the delivery.Lactation Kareena:She taught very well and also very lovable person.
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