Best Children's & Pediatric Hospitals in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• King's Marina Medical Centre is a multi-speciality outpatient clinic nestled in the heart of Dubai Marina, part of the King's College Hospital London Dubai network, an institution rooted in over 183 years of British medical excellence.
• Officially opened on 3rd September 2018, the Marina Clinic was the first facility operating to full British NHS standards in Dubai Marina, marking a pivotal milestone in KCH Dubai's expansion across the emirate.
• The clinic is conveniently located at The Residences, Marina Gate 1, Floor 1 - making world-class British healthcare directly accessible to the Marina community, waterfront residents, and visitors without the need to travel to a hospital.
• All clinical policies, procedures, and ethical standards at the Marina Clinic are established and governed by King's College Hospital London, ensuring complete alignment with the UK's NHS clinical protocols and evidence-based standards.
• The clinic operates as a fully integrated node within the King's Dubai network, with seamless patient pathways to Dubai Hills Hospital and, where required, direct specialist referrals to King's College Hospital London, providing patients with truly global continuity of care.
• UAE ties with King's College Hospital date to 1979, when the late His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan donated to establish the King's Liver Research Centre - now among the top three specialist liver centres in the world. The Marina Clinic carries forward this proud heritage.

Accreditations & Recognition

• Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Licensed - Fully compliant with DHA regulatory standards for all clinical services offered at the Marina Clinic.
• Dubai Health Experience (DXH) Partner - Recognised as one of Dubai's leading healthcare providers for medical tourism and international patient care.
• King's College Hospital London Clinical Governance - All clinical protocols and quality standards are set by the parent institution in London, reflecting 183+ years of NHS-standard experience.
• MOH Registered - MOH Reference: NZM3MALR-171025.
• The flagship Dubai Hills Hospital, to which the Marina Clinic feeds as an integrated outpatient hub, holds JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation - the globally recognised gold standard in healthcare quality and patient safety.

Key Milestones & Distinctions

• Inaugurated on 3 September 2018 by H.E. Humaid Al Qutami, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, marking KCH's entry into Dubai Marina.
• First facility operating to full British NHS standards in Dubai Marina.
• Part of KCH Dubai's integrated three-clinic "triangle of care" covering Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, and Dubai Hills.
• Over one-third of clinical staff, including all heads of department across the KCH Dubai network, were recruited directly from King's College Hospital London and its UK NHS partner hospitals.
• Seamlessly integrated with Dubai Hills Hospital (KCH's JCI-accredited 100-bed tertiary facility) for complex referrals, diagnostics, and surgical management.
• Telemedicine and remote follow-up are available through the King's Hub mobile app, extending clinic care beyond the four walls for all Marina patients.
• Accepts most UAE and international health insurance plans.

International Patient Services

King's Marina Medical Centre serves as a key access point for international patients visiting or residing in Dubai Marina, offering the same world-class British care available at the flagship Dubai Hills Hospital:

• Pre-Arrival Consultation & Case Review: Online specialist consultations arranged ahead of travel, including review of medical history, diagnostic reports, and personalised treatment planning.
• Multilingual Support: Patient coordination available in Arabic, Russian, English, and several other languages to serve the Marina Clinic's diverse international community.
• Insurance Compatibility: The clinic accepts most UAE and international health insurance providers; patients are advised to confirm coverage ahead of appointment.
• Seamless Referrals to Dubai Hills Hospital: Where outpatient care at Marina requires inpatient admission, surgery, or advanced diagnostics, patients are transferred to KCH's JCI-accredited 100-bed Dubai Hills Hospital with complete clinical continuity.
• Specialist Referral to London: Where required, the Marina Clinic can arrange seamless referrals to King's College Hospital in London for additional specialist treatment, ensuring patients have access to one of the world's great teaching hospitals.
• King's Hub Telemedicine: International patients can maintain continuity of care from their home country via the King's Hub app following treatment.
• 0% Interest Instalment Plans: Flexible payment plans available to support patient access to high-quality care.