Where are the emergency hospitals in Kuwait City?

Kuwait City, Kuwait has 33 facilities providing emergency or urgent care according to the Zavis Healthcare Directory. These include major hospital emergency departments and dedicated urgent care centers. All are regulated by the Kuwait Ministry of Health (MOH).

What should I do in a medical emergency in Kuwait?

For life-threatening emergencies in Kuwait, call the national emergency number 112. For non-life-threatening issues, you can go directly to any of the 33 emergency facilities in Kuwait City listed above.

Do emergency rooms in Kuwait City accept walk-ins?

Yes. Emergency departments in Kuwait City accept walk-ins 24/7. You don't need an appointment. Critical cases are triaged immediately; non-critical visits are seen within 30–120 minutes depending on patient load.

How much does emergency care cost in Kuwait City?

Emergency visits in Kuwait City typically cost KWD 30–120 without insurance. Most residents carry insurance through Gulf Insurance Group, Warba Insurance, Al Ahleia, and Afiya (mandatory expat health insurance), which covers emergency care with low or zero co-pay. Expats and tourists should confirm their coverage before non-urgent visits.

Emergency Healthcare in Kuwait City, Kuwait

33 verified facilities · Last updated 2026

According to the Zavis Healthcare Directory, there are 33 emergency departments and urgent care centers in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The highest-rated is Tijan Dental Center Sharq with a 5.0-star Google rating based on 89 patient reviews. All listings are sourced from official the Kuwait Ministry of Health (MOH) licensed facility registers.

Emergency Healthcare in Kuwait City, Kuwait

All Emergency Healthcare in Kuwait City

Tijan Dental Center Sharq

Al Salam Al Assima ( Pediatric Specialized Center )

Al Madina Optical Center , Kuwait City, Mirqab

Bayan Derma

Bayan Dental Center - Sharq

ALARA MEDICAL - مركز الارا الطبي

Dasman Dental Center مركز دسمان لطب الأسنان

Dasman Diabetes Institute

مستوصف سكن اند تيث الطبي

Al Ahmadi Hospital

مركز الدكتور نائل الهزيم لجراحة الوجه والفكين والأسنان - NHC Dr. Nael Al Hazeem Dental Center Kuwait

Kuwait Cancer Control Center

Al Hekma Dental Center - Murqab branch

NBK Children Hospital

Ibn Sina Hospital

Armed Forces Hospital, Kuwait

Zain ENT Hospital

Al-Amiri Hospital

Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital

Hamad Organ Transplant Center

Al-Ihqaqi Health Center (Di'iya Primary Healthcare Center)

Babtain Burn Center

Al Salam Al Assima Hospital

Shamiya Primary Healthcare Center

Nefesi Nephrology Center

WARA Hotspital

Qurain Health Center (Specialized)

Kuwait Specialized Eye Center

Kuwait Hospital

Taiba Hospital

Abdulkareem Al Saeed Dermatology Center

Swaber Primary Healthcare Center

Shuwaikh Residential Primary Healthcare Center

Emergency Healthcare in Kuwait City — FAQ