Comprehensive Updates on Healthcare Facilities and Operating Hours in the UAE
Today, we proudly opened the doors to the new location of the NMC Royal Medical Centre in Samnan, Sharjah. Our doctors and clinical staff were joined by our CEO, David Hadley and our senior management team to inaugurate this state-of-the-art medical facility. This facility offers a range of medical specialisations, including internal medicine, gynaecology, paediatrics, dermatology, and dental services. We welcome you to experience personalised care that matters – for you, for your families, and for the community.
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Facility Inaugurations and Service Changes
The following updates regarding health center statuses have been announced:
- Shees Health Center: We would like to inform you that Shees Health Center will be inaugurated and will start receiving patients from Wednesday, Decenber 2025.
- Al-Khalibiya Health Center: We would like to inform you that Al-Khalibiya Health Center will be inaugurated and will start receiving patients from Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
- Falaj Al Mualla Physiotherapy Center: We would like to inform you that the services of Falaj Al Mualla Physiotherapy Center have been suspended and the center has been closed since May 2025.
Regarding temporary closures, Al-Khalibiya Health Center will be temporarily closed, starting from Sunday, November 9, 2025, until further notice, as part of our efforts to improve services and ensure the quality of their delivery. Services will be transferred to Al-Halah Health Center. Additionally, Al Salama Health Center will be temporarily closed from Friday, 10 October 2025 until Sunday, 12 October 2025. During this period, Al Khazan Health Center will be open instead, according to the following schedule:
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 17:00 PM – 22:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM – 13:00 PM, 17:00 PM – 22:00 PM
Emirates Health Services Ramadan Operating Hours
Emirates Health Services (EHS) announced the working hours of its healthcare facilities during the holy month of Ramadan. The healthcare facilities will continue to operate on the usual shift system during the holy month, which includes morning and evening shifts, while emergency departments will operate 24/7. EHS explained that all hospitals, primary healthcare centers, dental centers, public health centers, and residency medical examination centers will provide services from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Fridays.
The primary healthcare centers will provide services in shifts on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM and from 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM, while on Fridays they will receive patients from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM. Public health centers in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah will provide services from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Fridays.
Specialized Dental and Residency Services
Specialized dental centers will operate during Ramadan in the morning from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM and in the evening from 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM, except for Dubai Specialized Dental Center which will operate only in the morning. As for Medical Examination Centers For Residency, they will operate according to their morning and evening schedules. Most centers’ morning shifts will start at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM until 4:15 PM and 5:30 PM, respectively. Evening sessions are available from 8:00 PM until midnight at the following locations:
- Sahara Residence Medical Examination Center
- Alshrooq Medical Examination Centre
- Al Taj Smart Medical Examination Centre
- Waqa Medical Examination Center
- Al Nuaimiya Medical Examination Centre
Clients wishing to visit all Emirates Health Services’ facilities, including hospitals, Medical Examination Centers For Residency, primary and public healthcare centers, and dental centers, can find all working hours throughout the holy month on the EHS’ official website.