About DHCC

The City

Established in 2002, Dubai Healthcare City is the world's first healthcare free zone — a self-contained ecosystem of hospitals, clinics, research, education and wellness, all in the heart of Dubai.

Vision

A global healthcare destination of choice.

Setting the international benchmark for integrated, accredited healthcare — where patients, professionals and partners thrive together.

Mission

To enable world-class healthcare in Dubai.

Through visionary regulation, world-class infrastructure, and partnerships that bring together the best in care, research, education and wellness.

Our Journey

Two decades of milestones

2002

Dubai Healthcare City established by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

2002
2008
Mediclinic City Hospital opens

One of the region's most advanced multi-specialty hospitals begins operations in Phase 1.

2014

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine & Health Sciences (MBRU) is announced.

2014
2018
Phase 2 launched

The 19M sqft wellness district at Al Jaddaf is unveiled, reshaping the future of integrated wellness.

2023

ISQua accreditation reaffirmed, cementing DHCC's position as a global leader in healthcare quality.

2023
2025
AED 1.3B development plan announced

A multi-year investment in next-generation infrastructure and capacity expansion across both phases.

2026

Zentral appointed as exclusive operator for DHCX — the next chapter in DHCC's wellness story.

2026
Master Plan

Phase 1 & Phase 2

Phase 1

Oud Metha · Bur Dubai

9 million sqft dedicated to clinical care and medical education. Home to the majority of DHCC hospitals, MBRU and the regulatory headquarters.

Phase 2

Al Jaddaf · Dubai Creek

19 million sqft of waterfront wellness. LEED-certified design overlooking Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary — the future of integrated living.

Leadership

The team behind DHCC

Dr. Marwan Al Mulla

Chief Executive Officer

Two decades of leadership in healthcare regulation and strategic transformation across the GCC.

Eng. Saeed Humaid Al Tayer

Chairman

Steering the long-term vision and strategic direction of DHCC's continued growth.

Dr. Ramadan AlBlooshi

Chief Regulatory Officer

Leading DHCC's ISQua-accredited regulatory framework and clinical governance.

By the numbers

DHCC at a glance

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Education

Mohammed Bin Rashid University

MBRU is the academic anchor of DHCC — a research-led university producing the next generation of doctors, dentists, nurses and health-systems leaders.

Programmes span undergraduate medicine, postgraduate research, continuing professional development and international clinical exchanges.

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Beyond Care

Community services

Public health programmes

Free screenings, awareness drives and vaccination campaigns across the year.

Community events

Annual health walks, mental wellbeing talks, and seasonal wellness activities.

Recreational facilities

36 facilities supporting fitness, sport and active recovery for the whole community.