Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has been ranked No. 1 in the UAE across five medical specialties in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 rankings.
The hospital secured the top UAE position for Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology and Pulmonology. The rankings, produced by Newsweek in partnership with Statista, assess leading hospitals across 13 specialised medical fields and provide an international benchmark for specialised care.
This marks Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s first appearance in the global specialised hospitals ranking, following its inclusion in Newsweek’s Best Specialized Hospitals Middle East 2026 list. The hospital was also included in the global Oncology ranking, reflecting its continued development of comprehensive cancer services at the Fatima bint Mubarak Center.
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The 2027 rankings include 15 hospitals from the UAE, highlighting the country’s expanding specialised healthcare capabilities and international presence.
Dr. Georges-Pascal Haber, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, said, “Being recognized among the world’s best specialized hospitals for the first time is an important milestone and reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional care across Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the wider region. Recognition across five specialties is a testament to the depth of our clinical expertise and the strength of our teams in delivering complex care at the highest standards.”
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s clinical expertise has also received recognition through four Department of Health – Abu Dhabi Centers of Excellence covering adult cardiac surgery, stroke, adult multi-organ transplantation and breast cancer.
The hospital continues to focus on complex care through multidisciplinary clinical teams, research, education and innovation, supporting the development of specialised healthcare expertise and access to advanced treatment in the UAE.
