Al Maktoum Accident and Emergency Hospital, Dubai, UAE

By: Perkins Eastman / Perkins Eastman Black
Local Firm: Local Engineering Office LEO, Dubai, UAE
Nadia Tobia: Project Director, Design Leader, while a Principal with Perkins Eastman / Perkins Eastman Black
Area: 85,000 sqm.
Awards:Hospital Build Award 2010 in the category of “Best Hospital Design”

Al Maktoum Accident and Emergency Hospital is a new 300-bed hospital complex located in Dubai. The project includes trauma and emergency services, extensive surgical suites with 18 operating theaters, critical care services, and two helipads. The building consists of 8 floors including 4 inpatient floors and 3 parking levels underground. During the design, the team aimed to achieve LEED silver rating for the project.