Caring for International Patients

World-Class Care. Personalized Journeys. Trusted Outcomes.

International Patients

At Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), we provide more than treatment; we deliver coordinated healthcare journeys for patients traveling to Abu Dhabi.

From your first inquiry to your safe return home, our International Patient Team ensures clinical excellence, transparency, and comfort at every step.

Welcome to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

Your Partner in Global Healthcare. As Abu Dhabi’s flagship tertiary hospital and the largest teaching medical center in the UAE, SKMC has been delivering life-changing care for over 25 years. We are proud to welcome patients from around the world, offering a seamless, culturally sensitive, and clinically outstanding healthcare experience within the SEHA network.

25+

Years of Excellence
Trusted since Inception

98%+

Procedure Success Rate
Life-saving outcomes

1st

Kidney Transplant Center
First & most comprehensive in the UAE

UAE's

Most Advanced Pediatric Center
Leading Children’s Medicine
in collaboration with Cincinnati’s Children Hospital

Why Choose SKMC?

Pioneering Care, Exceptional Outcomes.

A regional referral center for:
Transplants • Advanced Pediatric Procedures • Critical and high-risk cases

Multidisciplinary Approach

Collaborative care plans designed by expert teams.

Trusted Outcomes

Measured against global benchmarks for safety and quality.

Our Commitment to Innovation and Healthcare Advancement

SKMC is not just performing today’s best medicine; we are actively shaping tomorrows. Our breakthroughs have set national and regional firsts, attracting patients from across the globe.

Cardiac Care Breakthroughs

SKMC performed the first Venus P-Valve Implantation in the UAE - a landmark cardiac intervention offering new hope for patients with complex congenital heart conditions.

Pioneering Surgical Techniques

Our surgeons pioneer Awake Brain Surgery to preserve language and cognitive function and have introduced advanced knee replacement techniques that minimize recovery time and maximize outcomes.

Leading Research and Education

As the UAE's foremost teaching medical center, SKMC advances global medical knowledge, trains the next generation of specialists, and continuously integrates the latest evidence-based treatments.

Healthcare Innovation

Explore our Expertise

Access world-class treatment across a wide range of advanced specialties:

Your Journey to Wellness: What to Expect at SKMC

From your first inquiry to full recovery, every step of your SKMC experience is carefully coordinated. Our International Patient Program ensures you are never alone in navigating your care; we are with you before, during, and long after treatment.

From Home to Healing

  • Share your medical reports
  • Receive your personalized treatment plan
  • Travel to Abu Dhabi with full support
  • Undergo treatment and recovery
  • Return home with continued follow-up care

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

Recovery is a partnership. Our team remains reachable after discharge; answering questions, reviewing results, and ensuring you never feel alone on your path back to full health.
Your care does not end at departure. It evolves with you.

Our Dedicated International Patient Services

Concierge Services

We ensure a seamless experience:

  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation arrangements
  • Interpreter services
  • Visa assistance
  • Dedicated care coordination

Transparent Costing

Receive clear and detailed estimates:

  • Procedure costs
  • Hospital stay inclusions
  • Flexible options based on care needs

Support for Families

We care for your loved ones too:

  • Nearby accommodation support
  • Cultural and dietary considerations
  • Family support services

DISCOVER ABU DHABI: A Destination for Healing

Abu Dhabi offers:

  • Safety and world-class infrastructure
  • Premium hospitality
  • A welcoming, culturally rich environment
  • Experience Abu Dhabi

 

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    Our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that urgent medical care is always available whenever you need it.

    Our working hours for outpatient and administrative services are as follows

    Monday
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    Tuesday
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    Wednesday
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    Thursday
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    Friday
    08:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Break: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
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    Sunday
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