Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 13, 2016: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced today that seven new hospitals are in the pipeline and will add to the emirate’s robust health sector.

Another four are under review, while three existing hospitals will undergo expansion.  Currently Dubai has 26 hospitals, which are among the 2833 health facilities in the Emirate.  Of these 22 are internationally accredited and four are in the process of getting accredited.

The health facilities include outpatient clinics, diagnostic clinics, pharmacies, hospitals and allied health facilities.

Dr Layla Al Marzouqi, Director of Health Regulation at the DHA, said: “ In order to ensure that the hospitals and healthcare facilities are adding to the health services of Dubai, to prevent underutilization or overutilization of health facilities and to ensure newer facilities are built in geographical areas of need to improve access, the DHA’s Health Regulation Department works closely with investors to understand their needs, to explain the healthcare needs of the Emirate and to assist them with processes. Investors can be assured of  best return on investment and this also ensures people have access to a variety of health services.”