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Burjeel Medical City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Last verified 2026-06-15

Burjeel Medical City is a flagship tertiary-care hospital operated by Burjeel Holdings, located in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Opened in 2018 and spanning over 750,000 square feet across a 16-storey tower, it is one of the largest private hospitals in the Middle East with a capacity exceeding 700 beds. The facility holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation and is recognised by the UAE's Department of Health as a Centre of Excellence in oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. The oncology department operates a comprehensive cancer centre featuring proton therapy preparedness, bone marrow transplantation, and multidisciplinary tumour boards aligned with international protocols. The Burjeel Medical City Orthopedic Institute is among the region's highest-volume joint replacement and spine surgery centres, routinely attracting patients from across the GCC, South Asia, and East Africa. A dedicated International Patient Services unit provides multilingual coordinators, airport meet-and-greet, visa facilitation letters, and direct billing arrangements with major regional and global insurers. Telemedicine consultations are available for pre-travel assessments and remote follow-up. Procedure costs are materially lower than comparable facilities in Western Europe and the United States, while clinical standards are reinforced by JCI oversight and specialist physicians trained at leading North American and European institutions.

Details

JCI Accredited
Yes (since 2019)
Founded
2018
Intl. Patients/Year
80,000
Languages
English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Filipino
Intl. Patient Services
Yes
Telemedicine
Available

Accreditations

JCIUAE DOH Centre of Excellence – OncologyUAE DOH Centre of Excellence – Orthopedics

Common Procedure Costs

Indicative self-pay cost ranges in USD. Hospital pricing varies by complexity, room class, and specific surgeon. Always confirm a quote with the hospital's international patient services team before travelling.

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Indicative cost ranges in USD for common procedures at this hospital
ProcedureFrom (USD)To (USD)Notes
Total Knee Replacement (unilateral)$12,000$17,000Includes implant, 3-night stay, and physiotherapy initiation. US equivalent $35–50k.
Bone Marrow Transplant (autologous)$45,000$65,000All-inclusive estimate; allogeneic transplants priced separately. US equivalent $150k+.
IVF (single cycle, standard protocol)$4,500$7,000Includes monitoring, egg retrieval, fertilisation, and single embryo transfer.
Executive Health Screening (comprehensive)$600$1,800Tiered packages from basic metabolic + cardiac screen to full-body MRI + oncology panel.
Spinal Fusion (single level, lumbar)$18,000$28,000Price varies by approach (TLIF/PLIF) and implant system. US equivalent $80–120k.

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Specialties

OncologyOrthopedicsNeurosciencesCardiologyFertility & Reproductive MedicineRheumatologyBone Marrow Transplantation

Direct Billing Insurance

DamanAXAAllianzBupaMetLifeCignaAetna

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