An abode for 'Art of Healing'

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The premium brand of VPS Healthcare - Burjeel Hospitals, located in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah, offers high-quality treatment provided by expert medical practitioners in exquisite settings

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Published: Tue 16 Mar 2021, 8:51 PM

When it comes to healthcare, Burjeel is synonymous with anything and everything that describes the best. The premium brand under VPS Healthcare, Burjeel, has redefined the concept of patient care and wellness in the UAE's healthcare ecosystem. Since the launch of the first Burjeel hospital in Abu Dhabi in 2012, there has been no looking back.

Over the years, Burjeel Hospitals have carved a niche for themselves. The hospitals have evolved as centres providing quality treatment and world-class patient care in exquisite and premium settings.


VPS Healthcare launched the first Burjeel hospital in the heart of Abu Dhabi city in 2012. The popular healthcare brand has since grown tremendously. In less than a decade, VPS Healthcare had launched five multi-speciality hospitals in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, and Sharjah.

What makes Burjeel Hospitals distinct from others is its concept of wellness and patient care. The warm hospitality, premium architecture and design, and luxurious facilities impart pleasantness to the visitors. The idea is to imbue positivity and offer premium comfort so that the patients do not feel they are in a hospital seeking treatment for their ailments.


Burjeel calls its unique servicing style by the name 'Art of Healing', also its tagline.

John Sunil, CEO of Burjeel Hospitals in Abu Dhabi

According to John Sunil, CEO of Burjeel Hospitals in Abu Dhabi, they are committed to providing a patient experience way beyond the ordinary medical care and cure.

"Our concept of wellness and cure is entirely different from what has been traditionally conceived by the healthcare industry. At Burjeel, it is not just about diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Our patients are our guests, and we treat them with pride and privilege, offering all premium services and luxury facilities. We firmly believe that the comfort of the body and mind is crucial in delivering desirable clinical outcomes. For this, our highly qualified staff and trained professionals ensure and strive that our guests feel comfortable as if they are at their homes," added Sunil.

Dr Shajir Gaffar, CEO of VPS Healthcare (Dubai and the Northern Emirates)

Burjeel hospitals in Dubai and Sharjah have also gained the trust of the populace in a short time. Dr Shajir Gaffar, CEO of VPS Healthcare (Dubai and the Northern Emirates), said: "Burjeel Hospitals have gained the trust of the people through actively delivering the desired clinical outcomes. We now see patients from all over the Middle East who come to us for advanced medical procedures and solutions. We are thankful to our valuable patients for their honest feedback. Burjeel hospitals have always been patient-centric in their approach. We put the comfort and satisfaction of our patients above everything. This has helped Burjeel to grow within the hearts of the people."

In the new decade, VPS Healthcare is looking for favourable opportunities and is working on several expansion plans within and outside the UAE. At present, Burjeel Hospitals have branches in Oman and Kuwait as well.

Welcoming the world to Abu Dhabi

The latest member of the Burjeel family and VPS Healthcare's flagship project, Burjeel Medical City, was launched in 2020. Located in Abu Dhabi's Mohammed Bin Zayed City, the 418-bed quaternary facility, is a first-of-its-kind hospital with world-class clinical expertise and advanced medical technologies facilitating robotic surgery, oncology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, gastroenterology, renal science and more.

Designed to be a hub for tertiary and quaternary oncology treatment for adult and paediatric sub-specialities, its Burjeel Cancer Institute touted to become a centre for excellence in Oncology care and treatment for people in the UAE and abroad. Envisioned to become a global leader in oncology treatment, the institution will be devoting its resources supporting early diagnosis and prevention of cancer to developing successful clinical therapies in treating cancer in adult and paediatric sub-specialities, following global oncology protocols supported by medical, surgical, radiation oncologists and paramedical staff.

World-Class Clinical Expertise

Located in Abu Dhabi city, the award-winning Burjeel Hospital is known for its excellence in cardiovascular, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, reproductive medicine, and many more specialities handling complex laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries.

Operational since 2012, Burjeel Hospital has marked its presence in the UAE's healthcare ecosystem by delivering the desired clinical results and treating patients with compassion and care. The hospital is at the forefront of adapting to newer technologies. Over the years, the hospital has touched the lives of thousands of people in Abu Dhabi, making it their trusted healthcare partner.

The hospital has a team of highly skilled doctors from all over the world competent in managing complex health issues and delivering exceptional clinical outcomes. To name the recent succeses the hospital has successfully conducted 50 complicated cardiothoracic surgeries in 50 days. It also administered transformational gene ?replacement therapy, an advanced ?treatment against SMA1 disease.

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery

Established in 2013, Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai, has performed over 100,000 successful surgeries. It is the only hospital in the UAE, which has conducted over 30,000 joint replacements surgeries until now. This makes Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, a centre of excellence for advanced surgical speciality care and treatments in the region. The state-of-the-art hospital has highly qualified surgeons providing specialised, comprehensive, and tailored surgical solutions in orthopaedics and beyond. The hospital, recently, launched a comprehensive cancer centre.

Setting a new healthcare standard

Nestled in Al Ain, Burjeel Royal Hospital has found a place in the hearts of the people by offering quality medical service. The multi-speciality hospital, accredited by national and international agencies, has won several awards and accolades from various agencies for its contributions to the UAE's healthcare system. The hospital is a centre for excellence in nephrology, obstetrics and gynaecology, general surgery, oncology, neurosurgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The hospital recently launched centres for nephrology and oncology and is known for its expertise in laparoscopic and minimally-invasive surgeries.

Burjeel Specialty Hospital

The premium 75-bed Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah, offers high-quality, specialised care in cardiology, general surgery, plastic surgery, and gynaecology, along with other specialities. The hospital has recently launched an oncology centre and has initiated several campaigns to educate and create awareness among the people about different types of cancer. The diverse oncology team at the hospital led by extensively-experienced doctors and professionals offers personalised care for the disease. The hospital has a reputed women and children department offering comprehensive and medical solutions concerning the domain.


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