24/7 Emergency Service

24/7 Emergency Service in Dubai – Advanced Emergency Medical Care for all ages

The Emergency Department at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital provides round-the-clock urgent medical care for life- and limb-threatening conditions in patients of all ages. Our team of emergency physicians, nurses, and specialists is equipped to rapidly assess, stabilize, and treat critical illnesses, injuries, and trauma using advanced diagnostic and monitoring technology, ensuring every patient receives fast, expert care when every second matters.

Key Services:
• Rapid triage and assessment
• Cardiac and stroke emergency management
• Trauma and accident care
• Pediatric emergency care
• emergency imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound)
• 24-hour laboratory testing
• Ambulance and pre-hospital care
• critical care stabilization.

Patient Groups:
• Adults
• Children (Pediatric emergencies)
• Seniors
• Pregnant women
• Trauma and accident victims.

Purpose of the Department:
To provide immediate, life-saving medical care 24/7 for patients experiencing sudden illness, injury, or medical crises — ensuring rapid diagnosis, stabilization, and coordinated treatment through seamless collaboration with all hospital specialties.

When to visit Emergency

List of symptoms requiring emergency evaluation:
• Chest pain or pressure
• Shortness of breath / difficulty breathing
• Sudden, severe headache, weakness, or paralysis (stroke signs)
• Uncontrolled or severe bleeding
• Head injuries or loss of consciousness
• Seizures
• Severe abdominal pain
• Compound fractures (bone through skin)
• High fever with underlying illness
• Severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis

Conditions We Treat

• Heart attack / cardiac arrest
• Stroke
• Severe trauma and accident injuries
• Fractures and dislocations
• Severe infections / sepsis
• Respiratory distress/asthma flare
• Severe allergic reactions
• Seizures
• poisoning/overdose
• pregnancy-related emergencies
• Diabetic emergencies

Specialized Services

• Pediatric Emergency Care
• Cardiac Emergency Management
• Stroke & Neurological Emergency Care
• Trauma & Critical Care Stabilization
• Emergency Ambulance Services
• Emergency surgical support
• Obstetric/pregnancy emergency care
• Toxicology/poison management.

Services, Diagnostics, Treatments & Procedures

Diagnostics
• Digital X-ray
• CT scan
• MRI scan
• ECG / cardiac monitoring
• Laboratory testing (blood work, cardiac enzymes, coagulation studies)

Treatments
• IV fluid therapy
• Oxygen therapy
• Medication administration (pain management, emergency drugs)
• Wound care and suturing
• Fracture management (splinting, casting)

Procedures
• Emergency triage and rapid assessment
• Initial stabilization (airway, breathing, circulation)
• Emergency surgical intervention (when needed)
• Defibrillation / cardiac resuscitation
• Intensive monitoring and critical care transfer

No appointment is needed for emergency care — patients are seen based on the severity of their condition through a structured triage system, not on a first-come-first-served basis. Our Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays, and works closely with every hospital specialty (Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and more) to ensure coordinated, comprehensive emergency care from arrival through discharge or admission.

Please bring if possible: Emirates ID, current medication list, and relevant previous medical records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide ambulance services?

Yes, we offer fully equipped ambulance services with trained emergency medical personnel.

Can children receive emergency treatment?

Yes, we provide specialized pediatric emergency care for infants, children, and adolescents.

Do I need an appointment for emergency care?

No appointment is required for emergency medical treatment.

What imaging services are available in the ER?

We provide X-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound imaging, and cardiac diagnostic testing.

Are emergency laboratory tests available at night?

Yes, our laboratory services operate 24/7.

Does insurance cover emergency treatment?

Most insurance providers cover medically necessary emergency care and stabilization.

Can the emergency department treat fractures?

Yes, our emergency physicians and orthopedic specialists manage fractures, sprains, and trauma injuries.

How are patients prioritized?

Patients are assessed using a triage system based on the severity of their condition.

Do you handle stroke emergencies?

Yes, our emergency team rapidly evaluates and manages suspected stroke cases.

Can pregnant women visit the emergency department?

Yes, pregnancy-related emergencies are evaluated and managed immediately.

Is emergency surgery available?

Yes, emergency surgical support is available when medically necessary.

What should I bring during an emergency visit?

Bring your Emirates ID, insurance card, medication list, and previous medical records if available.

Do you provide treatment for allergic reactions?

Yes, severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis are treated immediately.

What happens after emergency treatment?

Patients may be discharged, admitted for observation, referred to specialists, or transferred to intensive care depending on their condition.

Are specialists available during emergencies?

Yes, specialists from multiple departments are available for emergency consultations.