The standard of healthcare in Saudi Arabia is among the best in the Middle East. Hospitals in Jeddah are no exception, with many facilities being among the region's finest.

Both public and private facilities have high standards. However, most expats prefer to use private healthcare in Jeddah. A few hospitals cater specifically to the expat community and are often staffed by expats or foreign-trained local doctors.

Private healthcare can be expensive, and if you're working in Jeddah, you're required by law to have private health insurance. Employers typically cover health insurance, and it's something that you should discuss as part of your contract negotiations.

Read more about Healthcare and Health Insurance for Expats in Saudi Arabia.

Here are some of the best hospitals in Jeddah.

Hospitals in Jeddah

Dr Samir Abbas Hospital, Jeddah

Dr Samir Abbas Hospital

Website: www.dsah.sa
Address: Alkurnaysh Road, Ash Shati, Jeddah 23411

Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital

Website: en.dsfhjeddah.fakeeh.care
Address: Falastin, Al-Hamra'a, Jeddah 23323

International Medical Center

Website: www.imc.med.sa
Address: Hail Street, Al-Ruwais, Jeddah 23214

What do expats say about healthcare and hospitals in Jeddah?

"Our experiences with healthcare in Jeddah have always been very good. My husband had to have a triple bypass about 10 years ago, and I stayed the entire time with him in the hospital. The bill was a fraction of the cost of what it would have been in the US, and we don’t have insurance here either. Several of my husband’s family members and friends offered to pay the bill. The hospital was IMC (International Medical Center) and I would highly recommend their services." 

For more, read US expat Susie's interview about expat life in Jeddah.

Further reading

►For more on Saudi hospitals, see Healthcare in Saudi Arabia

Image: Dr Samir Abbas Hospital by Khaled Mohamed Anan via Shutterstock

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