Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children Careers

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children is a private specialist hospital in Abu Dhabi dedicated to maternity, neonatal, paediatric and women's health. It opened in 2015 and has since delivered more than 38,500 babies, according to its operator.

The hospital was developed by United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical) and is now part of M42, the Abu Dhabi health technology and services group. Its campus covers about 58,000 square metres; the hospital's own site describes it as a 200-bed facility, following an expansion project announced in 2018 that added a new tower.

More than 150 consultants and primary care physicians work across obstetrics and gynaecology, high-risk pregnancy and fetal medicine, neonatology, general and subspecialty paediatrics, child development, surgery and women's medical specialties. The hospital runs a 24/7 emergency department and expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 33 beds, including level III cots, making it one of the largest private NICUs in Abu Dhabi.

Danat Al Emarat holds JCI accreditation and is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), ISO 15189 for its laboratory, the Surgical Review Corporation for minimally invasive gynaecology and metabolic and bariatric surgery, the ANCC Pathway to Excellence programme for nursing, and the WHO/UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.

It appears in Newsweek's Best Specialized Hospitals Middle East 2026 ranking for paediatrics. For nurses, midwives and doctors who want to build a career in women's and children's health in Abu Dhabi, it is one of the main private employers alongside the government's Corniche Hospital.

Healthcare professionals interested in working at Danat Al Emarat can explore opportunities through Neelim's career guidance service. We assist with licensing, Dataflow verification, and exam preparation for UAE.

Danat Al Emarat is a focused employer for clinicians in women's and children's health: midwifery, obstetrics, neonatal and paediatric nursing, and paediatric and obstetric medicine. Its ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation reflects investment in nursing practice and staff wellbeing. As part of M42, staff join a larger Abu Dhabi group that also includes Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi and other providers, which can open internal career moves. Private-sector packages typically include a housing allowance or accommodation, annual flights, medical insurance and end-of-service gratuity.

To work at Danat Al Emarat, healthcare professionals typically need a valid UAE license from Department of Health Abu Dhabi. Neelim's licensing service handles the entire application process, including Dataflow PSV and Prometric exam registration.

To practise at Danat Al Emarat, healthcare professionals need a valid license from Department of Health Abu Dhabi. The licensing process typically involves credential verification through Dataflow PSV, passing the Prometric exam, and submitting an application to the authority.

Read the complete UAE licensing guide for detailed requirements, timelines, and costs.

Neelim Healthcare Consulting provides end-to-end support for healthcare professionals seeking positions at Danat Al Emarat and other leading UAE hospitals. We've helped 1,000+ professionals successfully navigate the licensing and career guidance process.