BEEAH reveals design for Jawaher Boston Medical District in Sharjah

Located in Al Suyoh Suburb near the Sharjah Mosque, the Jawaher Boston Medical District will feature a 266-bed, state-of-the-art hospital offering advanced medical services

BEEAH has appointed the award-winning Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) as the architectural firm for the highly anticipated healthcare project, the Jawaher Boston Medical District, in Sharjah, and unveiled the cutting-edge design.

This significant milestone marks a pivotal step in the development of what will be a state-of-the-art healthcare destination aimed at delivering world-class medical care and innovation.

The project is aligned with the vision of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors at BEEAH, to enhance the welfare of Sharjah’s citizens and prioritise health as the essence of human life.

RPBW’s design for Sharjah’s Jawaher Boston Medical District embodies a vision of thriving, sustainable communities. Anchored by an iconic solar-panel canopy providing shade and clean energy, the design creates a lush microclimate up to 4°C cooler than its surroundings, enabling the hospital to achieve net-zero energy. Thousands of native trees and orchards surround the hospital, fostering healing and well-being in harmony with nature.

The Jawaher Boston Medical District is being developed by BEEAH, with Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – world-renowned medical institutions from Boston, United States – advising on the creation of the district as a future-focused, patient-centred health system.

Located in Sharjah’s Al Suyoh Suburb near the Sharjah Mosque and Emirates Road, the Jawaher Boston Medical District will feature a 266-bed, state-of-the-art hospital offering advanced medical services, including women’s health, oncology, paediatrics, and more. BEEAH’s vision extends care beyond hospital walls with virtual and home-based solutions to enhance quality of life.

Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), renowned for global projects like The Shard in London and the Whitney Museum in New York, brings its expertise in healthcare design to its first MENA project, drawing from successes such as the Grand Paris-Nord University Hospital and Uganda’s Children’s Surgical Hospital.

Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH, stated, “Since our inception, BEEAH has been committed to elevating quality of life by working at the convergence of sustainability, technology and people. In collaboration with Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Jawaher Boston Medical District is closely aligned with this purpose and represents our vision for a hospital of the future, considering holistic aspects of well-being and integrating future technologies for the seamless delivery of patient-centric medical care. With the world-renowned Renzo Piano as our architect, we are confident that the Jawaher Boston Medical District will set a new benchmark for healthcare excellence in the region, bringing world-class medical care and innovative treatments to patients in Sharjah and the wider UAE for generations to come.”

Renzo Piano, Chairman and founding Partner of RPBW said, “Hospitals are sanctuaries where healing begins and hope is restored, embodying compassion and medical innovation. Within their walls, every act of care transforms lives, reminding us of the profound impact of human connection and advanced science. It is a privilege to bring this vision to fruition and support the welfare of the Sharjah community and beyond.”

Antoine Chaaya, Partner in Charge, RPBW, shared his vision for the project, saying, “We are honoured to be selected as the architects for the landmark Jawaher Boston Medical District in Sharjah. We aim to create a new model for the hospital of the future, providing a healing and sustainable environment that combines cutting-edge medical technology with a human-centred design, ensuring excellence in healthcare delivery for patients, their families, and medical staff. We look forward to working with BEEAH to bring this vision to life and contribute to the wellbeing of the community in Sharjah and the wider United Arab Emirates.”

Recently, BEEAH celebrated the historic milestone of successfully processing 500,000 tonnes of waste at the Sharjah Waste to Energy facility since it began operations in 2023.