Latifa Hospital, established in 1987 (originally as Al Wasl Hospital), is Dubai’s leading public specialist hospital dedicated exclusively to women, children, and newborns. It is the UAE’s first specialized hospital for maternity and pediatric services, providing compassionate care for both high-risk and low-risk pregnancies, advanced and minimally invasive gynecological surgeries, urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, and comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical care for children up to age 12. The hospital is a trusted center for pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal care, with around 5,000 babies born annually and the largest neonatal and premature neonatal intensive care unit in the Northern Emirates. Latifa Hospital is also a key referral center for complex pediatric, fetomaternal, and neonatal cases.

• Obstetrics 

• Gynecology 

• Neonatology 

• Pediatric Medicine and Surgery 

• Fetomaternal services

• Lactation and breastfeeding support

• Psychological support and nutritional guidance for mothers.

• Renowned for compassionate, patient-centered care and a comfortable, supportive environment for mothers and children.

• Recognized for international standards in maternal, neonatal, and pediatric care, with continuous quality improvement and advanced medical education programs.

• Awarded for its effective implementation of child protection and breastfeeding support practices.

• Vision: To provide world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate healthcare for women, children, and newborns, and to be a regional leader in maternal and pediatric medicine.

• Mission: To ensure the health and wellbeing of mothers and children by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, advancing medical education, and supporting families through every step of their healthcare journey.

• UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital status (since 2011, re-accredited every three years).

• Mother-Friendly Hospital certification (since 2017).

• Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) Distinguished Award (2009).

• Hamdan Award for Outstanding Clinical Department in the Public Sector (Genetics Centre and Thalassemia Centre in 2006; Neonatal Care in 2012).

• 5-star rating as per the global star rating system for services (2019).