Eight healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi were featured in Newsweek’s Best Specialized Hospitals Middle East 2026 list, with five ranking among the region’s top 10 across multiple specialties.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi leads the Middle East rankings, securing first place in cardiology, gastroenterology, and neurology, and second place in oncology.
Four other Abu Dhabi healthcare facilities ranked among the region’s top ten, including Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Burjeel Hospital, and Tawam Hospital.
Newsweek’s list of the Middle East’s Best Specialised Hospitals also includes Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children, and NMC Specialty Hospital.
This prestigious recognition highlights the Emirate’s unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge capabilities in delivering world-class specialized medical care, further cementing its position as a global leader in healthcare excellence.
These rankings underscore the exceptional clinical outcomes and specialized expertise of the recognized facilities, highlighting their excellence in delivering outstanding care across critical disciplines, including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics and pediatrics.
Their inclusion reaffirms the advanced capabilities of Abu Dhabi’s healthcare ecosystem, driven by a unified commitment to patient safety, innovation and clinical excellence.
“The Newsweek rankings recognize the depth and capability of Abu Dhabi’s specialized care ecosystem,” said Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH).
“This achievement reflects the excellence demonstrated by our leading healthcare facilities – we commend their dedication to excellence, innovation and advancing clinical outcomes for our community.”
Developed in collaboration with global intelligence firm Statista, the Newsweek rankings are regarded as one of the most credible international benchmarks for hospital quality.
