New 144-Bed Medcare Royal Hills Hospital to Launch in Dubai by 2029

Dubai Studio City is set to host a new luxury medical facility by 2029, following a Dh350 million investment partnership between Aster DM Healthcare and UAE-based engineering firm MENASCO. L’Oréal, Aster Pharmacy promote refillable skincare. A symphony of hope under the pink ribbon with Aster.

The 144-bed Medcare Royal Hills Hospital aims to provide multi-specialty tertiary care, utilizing a gross floor area of approximately 239,000 square feet and a built-up area of around 430,000 square feet. The project represents a significant expansion for Aster’s UAE network, aligned with the group’s commitment to invest over Dh1 billion in the country’s healthcare sector over the next five years. The formal partnership agreement was executed by Alisha Moopen, managing director and group chief executive of Aster DM Healthcare, and Bahaa H. Badawiyeh, chief executive of MENASCO. Badawiyeh, chief executive of MENASCO, in the presence of MENASCO partner Ahmed Alraqbani and Dr Shanila Laiju, chief executive of Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres. Aster DM to create 1,000 jobs for new projects.

Comprehensive Cancer Care and Oncology Services

A major feature of the new facility will be its integrated oncology centre, which is designed to centralize medical, surgical, and radiation oncology services. The facility plans to include a dedicated breast care diagnostic and treatment unit, an apheresis unit, and comprehensive services covering various cancer treatments. Its planned technology includes a linear accelerator (LINAC) for radiation therapy, PET-CT imaging, gamma scanning, iodine therapy, and chemotherapy. This combination of diagnostic and treatment services is intended to give patients access to different stages of cancer care within the same facility. Dubai: Robots to help stroke patients walk in weeks.

Specialised Medical and Surgical Expertise

Beyond oncology, the hospital will offer specialised immunology and haematology services, including treatment for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, anaemia, clotting disorders, and blood cancers. Other key specialities will include internal medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, ENT, general surgery, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, endocrinology, nuclear medicine, urology, dermatology, neurosurgery, pulmonology, and rheumatology. Cardiology and cardiac sciences will also be a major focus, featuring comprehensive cardiac services and cardiac surgery supported by advanced imaging. Alongside neuro-interventional radiology and interventional radiology capabilities, the hospital will also provide neurology and spine services.

Advanced Infrastructure and Patient Facilities

• The hospital will be equipped with six operating theatres and advanced diagnostic facilities to support high-acuity care.
• Robotic-assisted surgery will be integrated into the surgical suite, providing minimally invasive options for patients.
• The emergency department will feature 18 observation beds, designed to manage complex medical and surgical emergencies, including trauma cases.
• Women’s healthcare services will include a dedicated labour, delivery, and recovery (LDR) suite featuring a water birth unit.
• Additional critical care capacity will be provided through a dedicated paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and advanced critical care wards.
• Endoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) services will also be available on-site.

Reflecting on the expansion, Alisha Moopen stated, “Medcare’s growth has always been guided by one clear purpose: to bring high-quality healthcare closer to the people and communities we serve.

Our partnership with MENASCO is an important step in expanding Medcare’s footprint in Dubai and making advanced specialised and tertiary care more accessible.

She added that the new hospital would complement the group’s existing network of 12 clinics in the area.

Aster founder and chairman Dr Azad Moopen highlighted that the development reflects the group’s commitment to building institutions that meet the changing needs of the UAE population. “Across the GCC, our dedicated team of over 20,000 healthcare professionals and staff work tirelessly to provide every patient with the highest standards of quality, compassionate and patient-centred care,” he said.

Badawiyeh noted that the partnership reflects a shared ambition to contribute to Dubai’s evolving healthcare landscape, describing the project as a modern destination that combines advanced infrastructure with deep clinical capabilities. International Modern Hospital has been operating in Dubai since 2005.

Meanwhile, Aster Clinics UAE is continuing its own expansion strategy, with plans to grow its primary care network from 85 to more than 100 facilities by 2030, supported by a Dh100 million investment. Aster also plans to introduce bone marrow transplantation (BMT) as a longer-term addition. Which remains subject to regulatory approvals, will add 116 beds and 39 outpatient clinics to Aster’s network, the transaction. Its addition is expected to expand Aster Hospitals’ existing UAE capacity of 399 beds. Fish bone stuck in Indian expat’s airway for 2 months.

This broader expansion is expected to grow the group’s total workforce to 4,100 employees across the country.

According to company data, annual patient footfall across the clinics network has increased by 15 per cent over the past year. “Our confidence in this market is rooted in its strong fundamentals, progressive healthcare ecosystem, and clear national vision for integrated care delivery,” Alisha Moopen concluded.