Aster DM Healthcare is planning to invest AED 350 million to build Medcare Royal Hills Hospital in Dubai Studio City through a new partnership with MENASCO. Both companies signed an agreement on November 5, to build a hospital which will expand Aster’s healthcare network in the United Arab Emirates.
The planned hospital will have six operating rooms and 144 beds. will provide a range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, spine treatment and surgery. According to local reports, the hospital is expected to begin operations by 2029.
Cancer treatment will be one of the hospital’s main areas of focus. The facility will bring together cancer specialists, surgeons and radiation experts under one center. It will also include a breast care unit offering diagnostic tests and treatment, as well as an apheresis unit for specialized blood procedures.
The planned medical equipment includes radiation therapy machines for treating tumors, PET-CT and gamma scanning systems, iodine therapy facilities and chemotherapy services. Aster also plans to introduce bone marrow transplant services at a later stage.
The hospital will also provide treatment for blood and immune system disorders, including anemia, blood cancer, clotting problems and autoimmune diseases. Heart services will include heart treatment, surgery and a special lab for heart tests and procedures. Other services will include brain and spine care, supported by advanced imaging technology. The hospital will also use robotic technology to help doctors perform certain surgeries.
Other planned services include general medical care, children’s care, women’s health, bone and joint care, stomach and digestive care, eye care, skin care, lung care and urology. The hospital will also offer plastic surgery, blood vessel surgery and brain surgery. The emergency department will have 18 beds for patients needing urgent care. It will treat medical emergencies, surgical cases and injuries.
The project will include an intensive care unit for children, advanced care for very sick patients, endoscopy services and a sleep lab. It will also offer ERCP, a procedure that helps doctors examine and treat problems in the bile and pancreas ducts. The hospital will also offer women’s health services, including a dedicated labor and delivery unit with facilities for water births.
Alisha Moopen, the Managing Director and Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare’s Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) , signed the agreement with Bahaa H Badawiyeh, CEO of MENASCO. MENASCO Partner Ahmed Alraqbani and Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres CEO Dr. Shanila Laiju also attended the signing ceremony. MENASCO started its operations in the UAE in 1994 and provides engineering, electrical and plumbing services for large building and infrustructure projects.
The hospital is part of Aster’s plan to invest more than AED 1 billion in the UAE over the next five years. In February 2026, the company announced plans to build two new hospitals in Dubai, one in Studio City and the other in Discovery Gardens. Aster said the projects would add more than 250 beds to its UAE network and allow it to provide care over 560,000 additional patients every year.
The expansion comes as Dubai’s healthcare system continues to grow. The Dubai Health Authority reported 5,931 licensed health facilities in the first half of 2026, up 7% from the same period in 2025. The number of licensed healthcare workers also increased by 6.5% to 70,566 during the same period.
Medcare Royal Hills is expected to add more specialist care to Dubai as Aster expands its presence across the UAE. It aims to improve access to medical services for residents of Dubai and nearby areas.
