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
Annual volume
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
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Top hospital — Sharjah
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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