Paediatric Treatment in Dubai & Sharjah | Children's Hospital at Zulekha UAE
Houses UAE's first dedicated paediatric neurology centre and a 24/7 Paediatric Emergency Department in Sharjah, treating everything from neonatal care and epilepsy to congenital heart defects.
Paediatric Care in Dubai and Sharjah: Why Zulekha Hospitals
One of the UAE's most trusted destinations for children's specialist care.
- 19-bed Level 3 NICU for premature babies from 25 weeks of gestation.
- Ranked top 20 hospitals in Dubai for paediatrics by Newsweek.
- 24/7 Paediatric Emergency Department with 30-minute wait time and dedicated triage.
- Translation available in 25+ languages including Arabic, Hindi, French, Russian, Urdu, Tamil.
- International coordinator from first enquiry through discharge and remote follow-up.
- Virtual paediatric consultations available before travel.
Paediatric Equipment at Zulekha Hospitals Dubai and Sharjah
- Paediatric ventilators and non-invasive ventilation
- Pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 monitors
- Invasive haemodynamic monitoring
- Paediatric cardiac catheterisation lab
- EEG, MRI, CT scan, and sleep study
- VEP and BERA diagnostic testing
- Level 3 NICU monitoring systems
- Paediatric echocardiography
Paediatric Treatments at Zulekha Hospitals: From Neurology to Children's Heart Surgery
Every treatment is based on a full clinical review of your child's history and diagnostic results, with each plan built around their individual needs and aligned with international paediatric care standards.
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
Specialist intensive care for premature and critically ill newborns in a 19-bed Level 3 NICU.
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Paediatric Neurology
Specialist neurological care for children, including the UAE's first dedicated paediatric neurology centre.
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Paediatric Cardiology
Diagnosis and catheter-based treatment of heart defects in children and newborns.
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Paediatric Surgery
Surgical care from birth to age 13 for congenital conditions, abdominal emergencies, and childhood tumours.
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Paediatric Orthopaedics
Surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in babies and children.
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Paediatric Emergency (PICU)
Round-the-clock emergency and intensive care for critically ill children, 24/7.
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Paediatric Endocrinology
Specialist hormonal and metabolic care for children from infancy through to young adulthood.
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Paediatric Physiotherapy
Specialist physiotherapy for children with movement, developmental, and neurological conditions.
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Insurances Accepted
Explore insurances accepted at Zulekha Hospital
ADNIC Insurance
Aetna
Al Buhaira Insurance
Allianz Worldwide Care Limited
Almadallah
AXA Global
BUPA
Daman
Dubai Insurance
FMC Network
Globemed
Mednet
Metlife
MSH International
NAS
NOW Health
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Looking for a specific insurance provider? Simply use our search function or contact us for assistance and our knowledgeable team will happily verify whether your provider is accepted at our facility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.Can I have my child's condition reviewed before we travel to Dubai?
Yes. You can send your child's reports, scans, and previous specialist correspondence to the My1Health team before booking travel.
A paediatric specialist will review the case and a virtual consultation via Zoom or Microsoft Teams can be arranged to discuss findings, confirm a treatment plan, and answer your questions. Remote follow-up is also available after you return home.
Can Zulekha treat congenital heart defects in children without open surgery?
Yes. The Paediatric Cardiology department performs catheter-based interventions to close PDA, VSD, and ASD without open surgery.
Balloon dilatation for aortic and pulmonary valve conditions is also available, including catheter interventions in newborns.
Diagnostic facilities include echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and angiography within a dedicated paediatric cardiac catheterisation laboratory.
Can Zulekha treat premature or critically ill newborns?
Yes. Zulekha's NICU is a Level 3 facility accepting premature babies from 25 weeks of gestation.
The Dubai NICU holds Level 3 status granted by the Dubai Health Authority. With 19 beds across the group, it is one of the largest Level 3 neonatal units in the UAE.
The unit includes isolation rooms, breastfeeding cubicles, and neonatologist cover around the clock.
Does Zulekha treat children with epilepsy, autism, or cerebral palsy?
Yes. Zulekha opened the first dedicated paediatric neurology centre of its kind in the UAE, treating children from birth to age 18.
The centre diagnoses and treats epilepsy, autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, stroke, brain tumours, learning disabilities, speech delay, and neuromuscular disorders.
Diagnostic services include MRI, EEG, CT scan, VEP, BERA, and sleep study. A 24/7 paediatric emergency department and PICU provide acute support when needed.
How do I contact the international patient team about paediatric treatment at Zulekha?
Paediatric enquiries are handled by the My1Health International Patient Care team, available 24/7.
- WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880
- Telephone: +1 718 550 0880 Email: [email protected]
The team can review your child's medical reports before travel, arrange a virtual consultation via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, provide a written cost estimate, assist with UAE visa applications, and coordinate airport transfer on arrival.
What does paediatric treatment cost at Zulekha Hospitals Dubai?
Cost depends on the condition, sub-specialty, investigations required, length of stay, and whether surgery is needed.
NICU care is priced differently from a neurology outpatient consultation or cardiac catheterisation.
Send your child's medical reports to the My1Health team for a personalised estimate before you travel.
