UAE hospitals are modern, high-quality, and technologically advanced, with a strong mix of public and private facilities and numerous internationally accredited institutions. The healthcare system is comprehensive, with both government-funded services and a rapidly developing private sector that offers a high standard of care across numerous specialties. Hospitals like American Hospital Dubai, Mediclinic City Hospital, and Al Zahra Private Hospital Dubai are often cited as examples of world-class facilities.
Aster DM Healthcare

Aster DM Healthcare is a large integrated healthcare provider with its corporate headquarters in Dubai, UAE, offering services that include hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and pharmacies. Founded in Dubai in 1987 by Dr. Azad Moopen, the company operates across several countries, including a significant presence in the UAE. Aster DM Healthcare focuses on accessible, high-quality, multi-disciplinary healthcare across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary levels.
Key Features and Services
- Aster DM Healthcare operates a vast network of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and retail pharmacies.
- The company’s mission is to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare and it takes a multi-disciplinary approach to patient treatment.
- Aster DM Healthcare employs over 17,600 people and has a network of 323 establishments across 9 countries, including 15 hospitals and 120 clinics within the UAE.
- Several of its UAE hospitals have been recognized in the Newsweek “World’s Best Hospitals 2025” list, including Aster Hospital Mankhool and Medcare Hospital Al Safa.