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Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah

📍 Sharjah

University teaching hospital · founded 1890 · public

About

Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah is a leading private healthcare facility in the United Arab Emirates, offering comprehensive medical services to patients from across the region. With a team of highly qualified and experienced healthcare professionals, the hospital is committed to providing the highest quality of care in a compassionate and patient-centered environment. The hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technology, ensuring patients receive the most effective and innovative treatments available. Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, pediatrics, and more. The hospital also features a dedicated emergency department, ensuring prompt and efficient care for critical situations. Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah is dedicated to providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients and their families. The hospital offers a variety of amenities, including private rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and a dedicated prayer room. Additionally, the hospital staff is multilingual and committed to ensuring clear communication with patients from all backgrounds.

Legal name
Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 3

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,048
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 48 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 27 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Sharjah

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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