Hi I just gave birth to our first baby in Dubai. Corniche is the most popular maternity hospital in Abu Dhbai. I've never been there but I heard you have to share a room with other people. They also have very strict rules about what insurance they accept. I also visited Burjeel and Al Noor at the airport road. I heard good things about them but my experience with them are terrible. I waited for more than an hour to see the doctors in both hospital even I had appointments made. The doctor I saw in Burjeel spoken her home language to the nurse in front me and by husband, which made us really uncomfortable. Giving birth is a very stressful experience. I am sure it won't help if you get lost in translation.
Eventually we decided to go to Dubai to check out the hospitals there. We went to City Hospital which is a very modern and clean hospital. I saw Dr Jennifer there who is a very nice American lady. She has extremely good bedside manner. It is a long drive to Dubai but I am very happy about my experience there. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days because I had an emergency c section. The nurses there were great. I also got a lot of support from the the lactation consultant.
My advice is to check out the hospitals in Abu Dhabi and see if you can find a doctor you like. It is definitely more convenient to deliver here. If you don't mind the drive, go to Dubai. ：）
Hi Bella, I stay in Sofitel Corniche at the moment. We just put down a deposit for an apartment on Al Reem. I would love to join some groups to meet some people! :)
Hi Shea, I am new to the group as well! I am 4 month pregnant. Are you seeing any obstetrician here? Any recommendation?
Have you found any good yoga group here? I would like to do some yoga as well!
Thanks!
Hi I recently moved to Abu Dhabi with my husband. I am 32 yo Australian Chinese! I am 4 month pregnant and would like to meet other mum to be in town for a coffee !
