What To Know
- The Spain-based brand is entering the UAE market for the first time, adding a new offering inside Aster’s pharmacy portfolio focused on performance nutrition and recovery products.
- Aster also confirmed a major expansion at Aster Hospital Al Qusais, which will include a new annex building.
- Aster DM Healthcare has confirmed an AED 1 billion investment program inside the UAE, with Dubai at the center of the announcement.
Something major just happened inside Dubai’s healthcare space. Aster DM Healthcare has confirmed an AED 1 billion investment program inside the UAE, with Dubai at the center of the announcement. The plan covers new hospitals, advanced rehabilitation technology, specialist care, digital health services, and large-scale hiring. The initiative was revealed publicly during World Health Expo 2026 and directly ties into the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, placing long-term healthcare access and capacity firmly on the city’s roadmap.
New Hospitals Confirmed for Key Dubai Districts
Two new multi-specialty hospitals are confirmed for Studio City and Discovery Gardens. Together, these facilities will add more than 250 hospital beds to Aster’s UAE network. Aster also confirmed a major expansion at Aster Hospital Al Qusais, which will include a new annex building. This development includes 122 additional beds and a dedicated oncology centre, expanding specialist cancer care availability inside Dubai. Once operational, the new facilities and expansions are expected to support hundreds of thousands of additional patients each year, increasing access to treatment without the need for overseas travel.
Advanced Rehabilitation and Robotic Care on Sheikh Zayed Road
Aster has also confirmed the launch of a specialised rehabilitation centre on Sheikh Zayed Road. The facility will feature 18 advanced robotic systems, including FDA-approved exoskeleton technology, braincomputer interface tools, and AI-supported cognitive mapping used in neurological rehabilitation.
The centre is designed to support recovery following spinal injuries, strokes, and complex neurological conditions. In parallel, Aster confirmed upgrades to robotic surgery platforms inside its existing hospital network, expanding access to high-precision surgical procedures within the UAE.
Rafael Nadal-Backed Brand Makes UAE Debut
At World Health Expo 2026, Aster Pharmacy announced the UAE launch of NDL, a premium sports nutrition brand supported by tennis icon Rafael Nadal.
The Spain-based brand is entering the UAE market for the first time, adding a new offering inside Aster’s pharmacy portfolio focused on performance nutrition and recovery products.
Digital Health and Personalised Assessments Roll Out
Aster also introduced Thrive, a digital health assessment available through the myAster app. The assessment evaluates 100 biomarkers, including metabolic health, hormonal balance, cardiovascular indicators, and inflammation markers. Results are reviewed by clinicians and delivered digitally, allowing users to receive personalised health guidance based on medical data rather than general recommendations.
Sharjah Set for Private Multi-Organ Transplant Centre
Beyond Dubai, Aster confirmed that Medcare Hospital Sharjah will house the UAE’s first private multiorgan transplant centre. The facility will support kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants, supported by international specialist teams. The centre is expected to reduce the need for overseas procedures for patients requiring complex transplant care.
Over 1,000 Healthcare Jobs Confirmed
Group CEO Alisha Moopen confirmed that the expansion program will generate more than 1,000 healthcare jobs within the next two to three years. This includes doctors, nurses, and specialised medical professionals, with 675 roles directly tied to the new hospital developments. Aster currently employs
over 16,000 staff inside the GCC region.
With new hospitals, specialist centres, digital health services, and workforce expansion now officially confirmed, Aster DM Healthcare’s AED 1 billion commitment marks a defining chapter for Dubai’s healthcare landscape. The initiative places advanced care, specialist treatment, and accessibility firmly
inside the city’s future plans, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a regional healthcare destination.
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