UAE: Here in the UAE, walking into a hospital that feels nothing like a hospital, it feels like an entire healing city, like stepping into a five-star hotel where care starts the moment you arrive. Valet parking greets you like you’ve entered a luxury resort, not a medical facility.
The entrance is calm yet alive famous international coffee shops line the ground floor, Arabic oud melodies play softly in the background, and a traditional welcome of fresh dates and warm Arabic gahwa is served to every guest, creating a uniquely local but globally elegant experience.
The environment is quiet, relaxed, and emotionally comforting for patients and their families alike. From the doorman to the reception to the doctors themselves, everyone is dressed in crisp uniforms reflecting discipline, warmth, and world class professionalism. Translators are always on hand, ensuring everyone, regardless of language, feels heard and understood. It doesn’t take long to realize this is not just healthcare, it’s hospitality merged with healing.
This is Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Celebrating 10 remarkable years since its opening in 2015, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has not only transformed the healthcare landscape of the UAE but has set a new international benchmark. Built as a joint venture between Mubadala Health and the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Ohio, USA, this hospital is ranked the No.1 hospital in the UAE and Middle East by Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals 2024.
It stands as a living realization of the His Highness the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s vision where people would no longer need to leave the country for life-saving, complex medical care. With over one million patient visits in just a decade, the hospital has delivered thousands of complex surgeries, including the UAE’s first ever heart, lung, liver, pancreas, and multi-organ transplants.
It is a leader in cardiac care, oncology, neurology, robotic-assisted surgery, and AI-driven diagnostics. Inside, its 394-bed facility (expandable to 490) hosts 13 Centers of Excellence and over 50 specialties all under one roof, designed to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care that mirrors its U.S. counterpart recognized globally among the top hospitals in the world.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi doesn’t just treat patients; it enhances the entire healing journey. From multilingual staff, intuitive wayfinding systems, and digital check-ins to art installations and stress-relieving waiting lounges, every detail has been designed with humanity in mind. Under the leadership of Dr. Jorge Guzman, the hospital has exceeded international standards in clinical outcomes, patient safety, innovation, and satisfaction. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it played a frontline role across the Emirates, offering advanced care and critical support.
The hospital is also deeply committed to the future, contributing to medical education, offering top-tier residency programs, and collaborating with UAE-based universities to develop a new generation of healthcare professionals. Now part of M42 a pioneering global health-tech powerhouse Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is equipped to integrate advanced technologies like genomics, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics into its care model. M42 empowers the hospital to personalize medicine even further and deliver predictive, preventative, and precision care that reflects the future of global health. The hospital also leads in sustainability, designing eco-conscious spaces and embracing green healthcare practices while participating in numerous community outreach initiatives.
As Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi steps into its second decade, it stands not just as a hospital but as a global health destination where innovation, luxury, empathy, and excellence come together under one roof. It is a place where patients receive world-class treatment and families find comfort. It is more than healthcare it is hope, hospitality, and healing combined, ensuring that anyone in need can find peace of mind and the best medical care without borders, without fear, and without having to leave home.
As the world rapidly shifts toward health tourism, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi proudly welcomes patients from around the globe to travel for the highest quality of care while enjoying their stay not only in a world class hospital but also in the vibrant, luxurious, and culture rich cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the surrounding Emirates offering healing for the body and rejuvenation for the soul.
