Four Burjeel Holdings hospitals recognised in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals & Clinics for Medical Tourism 2027

Burjeel Holdings, a major healthcare service provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has been honored by Newsweek in its 2027 World’s Best Hospitals & Clinics for Medical Tourism list. The accolade underlines the company's standing as a specialist healthcare provider and its expanding role in the UAE's medical tourism industry.

The distinction spans across three main areas of expertise: Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, and Cardiac Care. Within Abu Dhabi, three Burjeel Holdings hospitals were acknowledged, making up one-third of the recognized establishments in the emirate. An additional hospital in Sharjah has also been included, underscoring the group's commitment to delivering top-tier specialized care across its network.

Burjeel Medical City, the flagship of Burjeel Holdings, was honored for Orthopedics; Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, for Ophthalmology; and Burjeel Royal Hospital in Al Ain for Cardiac Care. Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah was recognized for both Cardiac Care and Orthopedics. This recognition is part of Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals & Clinics for Medical Tourism, a project in collaboration with Statista, a leading data and business intelligence platform.

As part of the assessment, over 25,000 hospitals worldwide were scrutinized, and 295 establishments across 13 countries were awarded recognition. Criteria for the evaluation encompassed recommendations from medical professionals and medical tourism liaisons, accreditations and certifications, patient experience, and international patient services.

The verdict also incorporated data from the Statista Medical Tourism Facility Survey. Speaking on the recognition, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, expressed gratitude towards the leadership of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi for their guidance in raising healthcare standards. He further attributed the achievement to the hard work of the Burjeel team, emphasizing their dedication and commitment which make such milestones possible.

The recognition also represents a proud moment for all involved and highlights the collective responsibility to continue advancing the UAE’s standing as a global healthcare hub. Looking ahead, Burjeel Holdings is advancing its Burjeel 2.0 transformation strategy, which aims to bolster clinical capabilities, broaden complex and specialized medicine, enhance patient experience, and establish a more interconnected healthcare network.

This includes investments in advanced medical technologies, multidisciplinary expertise, and integrated clinical pathways. At its main facility, Burjeel Medical City, the group continues to push the boundaries of complex medicine through specialized programs, such as the Burjeel Orthopedic Institute and Paley Middle East Clinic, which cater to international patients seeking advanced orthopedic treatments.

These services have received specialized center accreditation from the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. This recognition reinforces Burjeel Holdings' ambition to attract more international patients to the UAE, further solidifying its commitment to developing advanced clinical capabilities and elevating the country’s reputation as a leading global healthcare destination.