Profit for UAE hospital operator Burjeel grows 129% - new high-value' services help

Burjeel is also expanding its services in oncology care, mental wellness

Last updated: August 07, 2025 | 09:12

Manoj Nair, Business Editor

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Burjeel Holdings benefited from a series of calibrated expansion and strategic deals during the first six months of 2025.

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Dubai: The Abu Dhabi based hospital operator Burjeel Holdings secured a substantial 129% profit growth to tally Dh148 million for second quarter 2025. This is from Dh1.4 billion by way of revenues, with higher patient numbers and its focus on ‘high-value services’.

This saw it integrating the Advanced Care Oncology Center in Dubai and opening the Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI) clinics in Al Ain, Sharjah, and Oman. These moves were about ‘reinforcing its position as a regional leader in complex cancer care’.

For H1-25, the net profit was Dh187 million against Dh167 million a year ago.

The company's stock is trading at Dh1.47 - and will be looking for some lift after going down 25.7% year-to-date. The latest financials could be of some help here, say analysts, who point to the higher margins.

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Burjeel operates multiple healthcare brands, including Medeor, LLH and Lifecare.

The 129% Q2-2025 profit growth was put down to ‘gains from asset optimization’. Recently, Burjeel bought the land where it’s Medeor 24x7 Hospital in Bur Dubai. The deal would save Burjeel Dh343 million, the company said at the time.

Burjeel also launched a mental health platform through its joint venture Alkalma. This started with four specialist mental health centers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This is the ‘first phase of a multi-year expansion strategy’.

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The other big opportunity will take slightly longer to show up in the numbers – Burjeel’s steady expansion of its Saudi interests. The Group acquired a physiotherapy facility in Riyadh under its PhysioTherabia platform, ‘adding scale and unlocking turnaround potential through secured government contracts’.

"The second quarter delivered exceptionally strong results, with 19% revenue growth driven by a 12% increase in patient footfall and improved yield," said John Sunil, CEO of Burjeel Holdings. “Burjeel Holdings is uniquely positioned to capture significant opportunities across the region, supported by rising demand for complex care and a growing population."

Manoj NairBusiness Editor

Manoj Nair, the Gulf News Business Editor, is an expert on property and gold in the UAE and wider region, and these days he is also keeping an eye on stocks as well. Manoj cares a lot for luxury brands and what make them tick, as well as keep close watch on whatever changes the retail industry goes through, whether on the grand scale or incremental. He’s been with Gulf News for 30 years, having started as a Business Reporter. When not into financial journalism, Manoj prefers to see as much of 1950s-1980s Bollywood movies. He reckons the combo is as exciting as it gets, though many will vehemently disagree.