Kuwait has around 17 private hospitals and large medical centres. Most are in Hawally governorate (Salmiya, Jabriya, Hawally) and in Sabah Al Salem, with Al Orf in Jahra, London Hospital in Fintas and Alia in Mahboula covering the outer areas. The best-known names are Dar Al Shifa (1802555), Al Salam International (1830003), Royale Hayat, Al Seef (1881122) and New Mowasat. A GP visit costs roughly KD 15–25 and a specialist KD 25–40, and most hospitals bill the main local insurers directly. The phone numbers in the table below are the hospitals’ published hotlines.
On this page
- List of private hospitals in Kuwait with phone numbers (2026)
- Private hospitals by area and governorate
- Profiles of the most searched hospitals
- Metro Medical Salmiya, Shifa Al Jazeera and other medical centres
- Which private hospital for what?
- Consultation fees and typical costs
- Using health insurance at a private hospital
- Private or government hospital? What expats should know
- Dhaman hospitals: status in 2026
- In an emergency
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Frequently asked questions
- Related guides
List of private hospitals in Kuwait with phone numbers (2026)
The table lists every full private hospital in Kuwait plus the two outpatient groups people most often search for, with the area and the main hotline. Dial the numbers without +965 inside Kuwait. Short numbers starting with 18 work from any Kuwaiti landline or mobile.
| Hospital | Area | Phone | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Al Shifa Hospital | Hawally (Beirut St) | 1802555 | Oldest private hospital (1961), 45+ specialties, 24h adult and paediatric ER |
| Al Salam International Hospital | Bneid Al Gar; clinics in Messila and Mahboula | 1830003 | OB/GYN, surgery, paediatrics, ICU |
| Royale Hayat Hospital | Jabriya, Block 3A | 25360000 (ER 25360499) | Best known for maternity and neonatal care |
| Al Seef Hospital | Salmiya (Ras Salmiya) | 1881122 | Maternity, paediatrics, 24h ER, Accreditation Canada |
| Hadi Hospital | Jabriya, Block 8 | 1828282 | General hospital, 24h ER, appointment-based OPD |
| New Mowasat Hospital | Salmiya, Block 2 | 1826666 | All specialties, 24h ER and pharmacy |
| Taiba Hospital | Sabah Al Salem | 1808088 | Multi-specialty |
| Kuwait Hospital | Sabah Al Salem, Block 1 | 22207777 | Multi-specialty, 24/7 pharmacy |
| Wara Hospital | Sabah Al Salem | 1888001 | 24h, OB/GYN and spine centre |
| Safat American Hospital | Sabah Al Salem | 22247999 | Multi-specialty |
| Al Rashed Hospital | Salmiya | 25624000 | General hospital with pharmacy |
| London Hospital | Fintas | 1883883 | Serves the Ahmadi coast (Fintas–Mangaf) |
| Alia International Hospital | Mahboula | 22272000 | General hospital, Ahmadi governorate |
| Al Orf Hospital | Jahra | 24555050 | Main private hospital in Jahra |
| Al Umouma Maternity Hospital | Riggae (Farwaniya) | 24997000 | Maternity-focused |
| Metro Medical (New Metro Medical Care) | Salmiya (Easa Al Qatami St); branches Khaitan, Jleeb, Farwaniya, Fahaheel, Mahboula | 22022020 | Outpatient medical centres, about 7 AM–10/11 PM |
| International Clinic | Salmiya, Salem Al Mubarak St | 1886677 | Outpatient clinic (refers inpatients) |
Numbers come from the hospitals’ own websites and insurers’ network directories. Hospitals do change switchboards, so if a number does not answer, the hospital’s Google Maps listing or website will show the current one. Call ahead to confirm that the ER or the specialist you need is available, especially at night and on Fridays.
Private hospitals by area and governorate
Traffic in Kuwait makes distance matter more than reputation for routine visits. Most expats choose the nearest good hospital for everyday care and travel further only for a specific doctor or for maternity.
| Governorate / area | Private hospitals | Nearest large government hospital |
|---|---|---|
| Hawally – Salmiya, Ras Salmiya | New Mowasat, Al Seef, Al Rashed, Metro Medical Salmiya, International Clinic | Mubarak Al-Kabeer (Jabriya) |
| Hawally – Jabriya, Hawally | Royale Hayat, Hadi, Dar Al Shifa | Mubarak Al-Kabeer |
| Mubarak Al-Kabeer – Sabah Al Salem | Taiba, Kuwait Hospital, Wara, Safat American | Adan Hospital |
| Capital – Bneid Al Gar | Al Salam International | Amiri Hospital |
| Farwaniya – Riggae, Khaitan, Jleeb | Al Umouma Maternity, Metro Medical Khaitan and Jleeb | Farwaniya Hospital |
| Ahmadi – Fintas, Mahboula, Fahaheel, Mangaf | London Hospital, Alia International, Metro Medical Fahaheel and Mahboula | Adan Hospital |
| Jahra | Al Orf Hospital | Jahra Hospital |
Profiles of the most searched hospitals
Dar Al Shifa Hospital, Hawally
Dar Al Shifa opened in 1961 and is the oldest private hospital in Kuwait. It sits on Beirut Street in Hawally and covers more than 45 specialties, with separate 24-hour emergency rooms for adults and children. Its hotline is 1802555. It is a common first choice for general surgery, internal medicine and paediatrics, and it is in the networks of most local insurers. Parking around Beirut Street is tight at peak hours, so allow extra time.
Al Salam International Hospital, Bneid Al Gar
Al Salam International (1830003) is in Bneid Al Gar near the Gulf Road, with satellite clinics in Messila and Mahboula. It is known for obstetrics and gynaecology, surgery, paediatrics and intensive care, and it is convenient for residents of Kuwait City, Sharq and Dasman.
Al Seef Hospital, Ras Salmiya
Al Seef (1881122) is a full hospital in Ras Salmiya with a 24-hour ER, a large maternity and paediatric department and Accreditation Canada certification. Many families in Salmiya and Shaab use it for delivery and children’s care.
Royale Hayat and New Mowasat
Royale Hayat in Jabriya (25360000, ER 25360499) is the best-known name for maternity, neonatal intensive care and women’s health. New Mowasat in Salmiya (1826666) covers almost every specialty and runs a 24-hour ER and pharmacy, which makes it a practical option for late-night visits in the Salmiya area.
Al Orf Hospital, Jahra
Al Orf (24555050) is the main private hospital in Jahra governorate, so residents of Jahra, Saad Al Abdullah, Qasr and Naseem can avoid the drive into the city. For serious emergencies in the area, Jahra government hospital is also close by.
Metro Medical Salmiya, Shifa Al Jazeera and other medical centres
Metro Medical (22022020, also on WhatsApp) and Shifa Al Jazeera are among the most searched healthcare names in Kuwait, but they are outpatient medical centres, not full hospitals. Metro’s best-known branch is New Metro Medical Care on Easa Al Qatami Street in Salmiya, with further centres in Khaitan, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Farwaniya, Fahaheel and Mahboula. Shifa Al Jazeera runs medical centres in Farwaniya and Fahaheel. Both groups are popular with Indian, Filipino and other expat families because consultation fees are lower than in full hospitals and clinics stay open into the late evening.
- Use a medical centre for GP visits, check-ups, dental care, women’s health, lab tests and minor procedures.
- Use a full hospital for admission, surgery, deliveries, ICU care and serious emergencies.
- Other polyclinic groups such as Al Hashemi, Badr Al Samaa and Aster charge roughly KD 5–15 per visit.
- Al Razi Hospital, often searched alongside private hospitals, is a Ministry of Health orthopaedic hospital, not a private one; you reach it through MOH referral or its emergency service.
- Searches for “Sidra” sometimes mix up a private hospital in Kuwait with Sidra Medicine in Qatar; check the address on Google Maps before you go.
Which private hospital for what?
| Need | Good options | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Normal delivery and maternity | Royale Hayat, Al Seef, Al Salam, Al Umouma, New Mowasat | Packages for a normal delivery typically run KD 600–1,200 without insurance; ask what is included (room, paediatrician, NICU) |
| 24-hour emergency | Dar Al Shifa, New Mowasat, Al Seef, Hadi, Royale Hayat, Wara, Kuwait Hospital | Private ERs charge a consultation fee plus tests |
| Trauma, strokes, road accidents | Government hospitals: Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Farwaniya, Adan, Jahra, Amiri | Better equipped for major trauma; ER fee for residents is KD 5 |
| Spine and orthopaedics | Wara (spine centre), Dar Al Shifa | MOH patients are referred to Al Razi |
| South Kuwait (Fintas to Fahaheel) | London Hospital, Alia International, Metro Medical Fahaheel and Mahboula | Avoids the drive to Salmiya |
| Budget outpatient care | Metro Medical, Shifa Al Jazeera, International Clinic, polyclinics | KD 5–15 per visit at many centres |
Consultation fees and typical costs
Private healthcare in Kuwait is priced per service. The figures below are typical cash prices; your own bill depends on the doctor’s grade and the tests ordered. Kuwait has no VAT, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay.
| Service | Typical price (cash) |
|---|---|
| GP consultation at a hospital | KD 15–25 |
| Specialist consultation | KD 25–40 |
| Senior consultant | Up to about KD 50 |
| Visit at a medical centre or polyclinic | KD 5–15 |
| Normal delivery package | KD 600–1,200 |
| Lab tests, X-rays, scans, medicines | Charged separately |
Ask for the consultation fee when you book and ask the doctor to explain which tests are essential. Bills grow quickly when a long list of tests is added by default.
Using health insurance at a private hospital
All the hospitals above are in the direct-billing networks of the main Kuwaiti insurers, including Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), Warba, Al Ahleia, First Takaful and Kuwait Insurance. With direct billing you pay only your co-payment, usually 10–20%.
- Check your policy’s network list in the insurer’s app – some plans exclude certain hospitals or departments.
- Bring your insurance card and Civil ID to reception; the hospital checks your cover before the consultation.
- For scans, surgery or admission the hospital requests pre-approval from the insurer; this can take from a few minutes to a day.
- Pay the co-payment and keep the invoice and medical report in case of a claim dispute.
- If you pay cash for something not covered, ask for an itemised invoice to submit for reimbursement.
Employer insurance usually covers the employee only. Spouses and children need their own policy or must pay cash. Private insurance does not replace the mandatory MOH health fee paid at residency renewal.
Private or government hospital? What expats should know
| Government (MOH) hospitals | Private hospitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Who pays | Covered by the KD 100 yearly MOH fee plus small visit charges | Cash or private insurance |
| Waiting time | Longer for non-urgent clinics; booking through Meta or MOH e-services | Short; same-day appointments are common |
| Emergencies | Best for major trauma and critical care; ER fee KD 5 for residents | Good for most urgent problems |
| Choice of doctor | Assigned by the clinic | You choose the doctor |
Many families combine both: they use the local MOH health centre for routine care and vaccinations, and a private hospital for maternity, quick specialist visits or when they need a particular doctor.
Dhaman hospitals: status in 2026
Dhaman (Health Assurance Hospitals Company) built two hospitals in Ahmadi (about 330 beds) and Jahra (about 300 beds) and primary-care centres in Hawally, Farwaniya, Dhajeej, Jahra and Fahaheel to take over healthcare for private-sector expats. As of October 2026 the scheme has still not launched for expats; the government moved its stake to the Kuwait Investment Authority in April 2026 to restart the project. Until it starts, expats use MOH hospitals (with the KD 100 yearly fee, in force since December 2025) or the private hospitals listed here.
In an emergency
- Call 112 for an ambulance, police or fire service.
- For heart attack, stroke or serious injury, go to the nearest government hospital ER, which is best equipped for critical cases.
- Bring your Civil ID, insurance card and a list of your medicines; children need their own Civil ID or passport.
- Outpatient centres such as Metro Medical and International Clinic do not have full ERs; after about 10 PM use a 24-hour hospital.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Going to a hospital outside your insurance network and then paying the full bill.
- Assuming a medical centre can admit you – it will refer you elsewhere, wasting time.
- Not asking about package inclusions for a delivery; NICU days and paediatrician fees are often extra.
- Forgetting to collect the medical report and invoices you may need for an employer, insurer or a later visa medical.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best private hospital in Kuwait?
It depends on the specialty. Dar Al Shifa, Royale Hayat, Al Seef and New Mowasat are the most reviewed full-service hospitals: Royale Hayat for maternity, Dar Al Shifa for general surgery and paediatrics, and Wara for spine care.
What is the phone number of Dar Al Shifa Hospital?
Dar Al Shifa Hospital in Hawally can be reached on 1802555.
Where is Al Orf Hospital?
Al Orf Hospital is in Jahra and is the main private hospital in Jahra governorate. Its published number is 24555050.
Is Metro Medical Salmiya a hospital?
No. Metro Medical runs outpatient medical centres. The Salmiya centre is on Easa Al Qatami Street and the main number for all branches is 22022020.
Can I go to a private hospital without insurance?
Yes. Pay the consultation fee at reception (about KD 15–50) and pay for any tests separately. Most hospitals accept K-Net and cards.
Do private hospitals in Kuwait have 24-hour emergency rooms?
Most full hospitals do, including Dar Al Shifa, New Mowasat, Al Seef, Hadi, Royale Hayat, Wara and Kuwait Hospital. Outpatient centres do not; in a serious emergency call 112.
Is Al Razi Hospital private?
No. Al Razi is a Ministry of Health orthopaedic hospital. Private orthopaedic care is available at hospitals such as Wara and Dar Al Shifa.