Design of the Dubais first integrated, comprehensive cancer hospital was revealed on Monday

The "first integrated, comprehensive cancer hospital" in Dubai, the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital, is scheduled to open in 2026. The facility's design was unveiled on Monday. The Chairman of Dubai's Executive Council and Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was present at the ceremony to reveal the Hospital's design, which is a component of Dubai Health.

With the announcement that the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital will open in 2026, Dubai Health is taking a big step towards offering cutting-edge and easily accessible cancer care. By honouring his exceptional global humanitarian endeavours that continue to impact the lives of many people worldwide, as well as his lifetime of devotion to the nation, the hospital pays respect to the legacy of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. 

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Health Board of Directors; Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Health Board of Directors; and Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Establishment for Medical and Educational Sciences, attended the ceremony, which was held at the hospital's designated site.

Along with other authorities and benefactors, the event was attended by Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA); Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson of the Al Jalila Foundation Board of Directors and Member of the Dubai Health Board; and Dr. Amer Ahmad Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Health Board of Directors; Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Health Board of Directors; and Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Establishment for Medical and Educational Sciences, attended the ceremony, which was held at the hospital's designated site.

Along with other authorities and benefactors, the event was attended by Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA); Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson of the Al Jalila Foundation Board of Directors and Member of the Dubai Health Board; and Dr. Amer Ahmad Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health.

The development of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital is made possible by donations made through the Al Jalila Foundation, which oversees Dubai Health's charitable endeavours. The construction of the hospital spanning 56,000 square metres will be made possible by the combined efforts of people and groups.

Sheikh Hamdan expressed gratitude to all of the donors for their donations towards the hospital project, emphasising the significance of their help in securing Dubai's future as well as the future of the city's healthcare system.

The hospital is expected to have 50 clinics, 30 clinical research areas, 60 infusion rooms, 10 urgent care rooms, 5 radiation rooms, and 116 inpatient beds. It is situated in the Al Jaddaf neighbourhood. Nineteen gardens will be positioned across the hospital complex to improve the healing environment for patients and their families. The project's architect is Stantec, an international pioneer in sustainable engineering and design.

The comprehensive cancer hospital, which is a part of Dubai Health, the city's first integrated academic health system, will have access to a multidisciplinary team that includes specialised nurses, providing patients with all the care they need in one place, from treatment and supportive care to early diagnosis and treatment. A seamless and easily accessible continuum of care will be provided by offering some treatments and services to patients in the convenience of their own homes, in keeping with Dubai Health's "Patient First" pledge.