Dubai Healthcare City: A Visionary Integration of Medical Services and Sustainable Architecture

The idea of designing Ring Island Dubai is based on the approach and looking to the future and providing a multi-functional complex centered on medical services. The creative integration of a digital approach, sustainable architecture, geographic and social conditions of the region, as well as attention to the future needs of Dubai, are indicators that have been considered in all stages of ideation and design and have led to the formation of the final result.

Architectural Symbolism and Design Principles

The crescent shape of the site plan is a symbol of the architecture of Dubai’s region and the geometry of Burj al-Arab, as well as Muslim religious elements such as the lunar month. Also, the abstract combination of parametric forms and Islamic geometry patterns has been used in the grid designed for the site and higher levels. The project’s program has three main zones, including education and research in the middle, and medical and residential zones.

The sustainable approach of the Dubai Healthcare Center was considered in all stages of design. The design of green spaces is considered not only in the site plan but also in all the levels of the buildings. The terraces and roofs covered with different plants, in addition to increasing the air quality, have given this island a green and shaded view at different times of the day, which due to the hot and humid climate of Dubai, is an important innovation in design.

Functional Zoning and Infrastructure

The development of the Dubai Healthcare Center features a central tower of the island with an area of one million square meters. It has two general parts: the base of the building, with an area of 670,000 square meters, is dedicated to educational and academic activities, and the crescent on it, with an area of 330,000 square meters, is dedicated to functions including the exhibition hall, research, and development department, science and technology park, library and exhibition of digital achievements. After the central skyscraper, 14 towers with medical functions are added, and on the two ends of the island, 24 hotels are located.

The Five Layers of the Project

• Layer 1: Two levels underground dedicated to cars, pedestrians, parking, and green spaces.
• Layer 2: Predicted futuristic transportation including monorail and electric cars.
• Layer 3: The site plan where the buildings are located.
• Layer 4: The suspended path with parametric and Islamic patterns in the residential zone (hotels).
• Layer 5: Suspended sterile paths with parametric and Islamic patterns among the medical towers.

Access to this island will be underwater. Because of a pedestrian-oriented approach, the entrance to the island is located under the ground, and cars cannot come up and enter the island. Transportation systems like monorail and electric cars are planned, and different stations are designed to access every part of the island.

Emirates Specialty Hospital and Clinical Facilities

Emirates Specialty Hospital is located in Dubai Healthcare City. The 90-bed multi-specialty hospital offers an extensive array of services and a wide range of treatment options in every field of modern medicine. Our medical programme is driven by reputed international faculty, clinicians and super-sub-specialists, all committed to integrating their exceptional medical expertise and offer best-in-class treatments.

Hospital Capacity and Facilities

• 90-bed multi-specialty hospital
• 5 operating rooms
• 5 labour and delivery rooms
• 12 NICU beds
• 5 ICU beds
• 30 outpatient clinics
• 42 inpatient rooms and VIP suites
• 2 full-fledged endoscopic suites
• Emergency department and automated pharmacy

Specialties and Medical Services

The hospital provides a wide range of treatment options, including:

• Cardiology and Cancer Care Unit
• Orthopedic, Spine, and General Surgery
• Obstetrics, Maternity, and Gynecology
• Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery
• Internal Medicine and Endocrinology
• Dermatology, Aesthetics, and Plastic Surgery
• Radiology, Imaging, and Laboratory
• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Following the design of suspended paths between different parts and buildings, it has been made possible to walk on this island at different levels. By being in any part of the island and at any level, there would be a unique view of Dubai and the Persian Gulf.