Dubai: Thumbay Group has formally launched Thumbay Medicity Dubai, a large-scale integrated academic healthcare destination in Al Qusais that brings together education, patient care, research, innovation, and allied health services under one unified medical city. Envisioned as a “city within a city”, the landmark development significantly strengthens Dubai’s position as a global hub for academic medicine, healthcare delivery, and medical research.
Designed to accommodate over 3,000 students, create 1,000 direct employment opportunities, and serve a floating population of nearly 6,000, Thumbay Medicity Dubai represents one of the most ambitious academic healthcare projects undertaken by the group to date. The campus integrates medical education, tertiary care, research infrastructure, alternative medicine, diagnostics, home care services, wellness systems, and hospitality facilities into a single, purpose-built ecosystem.
A strategic milestone for Thumbay Group
Thumbay Medicity Dubai marks a major strategic milestone for Thumbay Group, which has steadily expanded its footprint across healthcare, education, and research in the Middle East and beyond. The newly launched medical city is positioned as one of the Group’s fastest-growing academic health systems, offering a model where education, clinical practice, and innovation function in close synergy.
The integrated campus brings together a branch campus of Gulf Medical University, the upcoming Thumbay University Hospital Dubai, advanced research and simulation facilities, surgical skills centres, laboratories, pharmacies, wellness and rehabilitation services, and support infrastructure including hospitality and medical tourism services.
This model allows students to learn within real clinical environments, while patients benefit from care that is continuously strengthened by academic input and ongoing research.
Leadership vision behind the medical city
Speaking at the launch, Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, described the project as a natural evolution of the Group’s long-held philosophy.
“Thumbay Medicity Dubai is more than an expansion. It is the next chapter of a dream that began with one clear belief — education, healthcare, and research must grow together. We are closely aligned with the vision of Dubai, and the city now gains an integrated academic medical destination built to shape future professionals, elevate patient care, and fuel new discoveries. Our vision has always been global, but deeply human,” he said.
Dr Moideen emphasised that the project reflects Dubai’s ambition to become a knowledge-driven global healthcare hub while ensuring accessible, patient-centric services.
Education at the core of the ecosystem
The education zone of Thumbay Medicity Dubai will house the Dubai campus of Gulf Medical University, offering students a second fully equipped academic location in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. The campus will feature the Thumbay College of Management of AI in Healthcare, advanced simulation laboratories, surgical skills centres, international foundation programmes, AI-enabled learning environments, and specialised academic streams designed to meet the evolving needs of global healthcare systems.
Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, noted that the Dubai campus expands global exposure for students while maintaining academic continuity.
“This campus provides students access to a fully equipped academic environment in Dubai, complementing our existing facilities. It reflects our commitment to contemporary education, global mobility, and preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders through immersive, technology-driven learning,” he said.
Advanced patient care and hospital services
The healthcare zone of Thumbay Medicity Dubai will be anchored by Thumbay University Hospital Dubai. In its first phase, the hospital will offer renal dialysis, cardiology, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation services, with plans to expand into a comprehensive multi-specialty academic hospital in subsequent phases.
Mr Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President – Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group, highlighted the importance of integrating hospitals, diagnostics, and education into a single destination.
“Dubai becomes a major hub for our healthcare system. With hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, and medical tourism programmes integrated into one destination, our focus remains clear — delivering accessible and compassionate care backed by academic excellence and evidence-based practice,” he said.
Location advantage and regional impact
Strategically located on the Dubai–Sharjah border in Al Qusais, Thumbay Medicity Dubai offers direct access to major population clusters, strong road connectivity, and proximity to international travel hubs. This location supports a thriving student population, medical tourism inflow, and regional healthcare demand, positioning the medical city as a key node in the UAE’s healthcare ecosystem.
By consolidating education, care, and research within one destination, the project aims to reduce fragmentation in healthcare delivery while fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Strengthening Dubai’s global healthcare standing
With the launch of Thumbay Medicity Dubai, Thumbay Group further consolidates its position as one of the region’s most comprehensive academic healthcare networks. The project aligns closely with Dubai’s long-term vision for knowledge-based growth, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and global academic partnerships.
The medical city is expected to contribute significantly to healthcare capacity building, workforce development, and research output, while also creating a vibrant environment where learning, healing, and innovation coexist.
Conclusion
Thumbay Medicity Dubai stands as a landmark achievement in integrated academic healthcare, redefining how education, patient care, and research can function together within a single ecosystem. By combining global academic standards with compassionate healthcare delivery, the project not only enhances Dubai’s healthcare landscape but also sets a benchmark for future medical cities worldwide.