Dubai Healthcare City breaks ground on two flagship projects as part of AED 1.3 billion development programme

Khalil Charif, Managing Partner of International Foundation Group LLC (IFG); Roula El Hachem Terrien, CEO of the Design and Architecture Bureau (DAR); James Abbott, Group Director at PT Architects and Engineers Ltd; along with senior DHCA officials and key stakeholders.Issam Galadari, CEO of Dubai Healthcare City Authority, said: “The groundbreaking of PIXEL DHCC and IBN SINA+ marks an important step in the delivery of our AED1.3 billion development programme. By providing world‑class, sustainable facilities, we continue to strengthen the free zone’s integrated ecosystem and attract investment, including foreign direct investment. This supports the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy, while reinforcing DHCC’s position as a global healthcare and wellness destination.”PIXEL DHCC is a LEED Platinum‑certified office building, the first of its kind within DHCC. Designed by PT Architects and Engineers Ltd, it spans 13,000 square metres across nine floors, offering a flexible mix of office units and ground‑floor commercial spaces.IBN SINA+ is a purpose‑built medical complex designed by Dubai‑based DAR. The shell‑and‑core structure covers 5,800 square metres across five floors, providing multi‑functional surgical, diagnostic, outpatient and medical office spaces. IBN SINA+ is an extension of the existing IBN SINA facility within the community.To complement these developments, DHCA is also delivering supporting infrastructure to enhance accessibility and address the needs of the growing DHCC community.