How to Setup a Medical Clinic in Dubai?

Given the huge demand for high quality medical care in Dubai, it is a preferred destination for medical practitioners to set up their clinic. The affluent population base, favorable tax systems and a safe and enjoyable environment for family, makes Dubai a perfect place to live in and practice medicine. Healthcare Tourism has risen exponentially in Dubai attracting many medical practitioners as well as investors to set up medical facilities in Dubai.

Dubai healthcare clinic setup

Setting up of a private clinic requires approvals from various authorities in Dubai before it can start functioning. It is mandatory to appoint a medical director in the License having the requisite medical qualifications and experience. Further, it is compulsory for the director of the medical clinic to have knowledge of English language. Medical clinics can cater to different kind of medical facilities from Urology, Gynecology, Dentistry, and Cosmetology to a complete Medical treatment centre covering all the facilities. A license needs to be obtained from Dubai Economy after obtaining approval from Dubai Health Authority (DHA) which governs all medical clinics in Dubai. Moreover, expatriates can 100% own a medical clinic license and an UAE National is required only as a Service Agent.

The authorities involved in getting the DHA / Medical clinic approvals are as below

• Dubai department of Economic Development (DED)
• Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
• Dubai Municipality

Dubai health authority aims to ensure that medical facilities comply with minimum acceptable standards and promote quality to maintain public confidence.

Steps to Obtain a Medical Clinic License in Dubai

Obtain Trade Name and Initial Approval from Dubai Economy

Trade Name has to be booked as per the category of License which needs to be obtained. On submission of the documents of the shareholder, an initial approval is obtained from the Dubai Economy.

Initial Approval from DHA

During the initial approval stage, initial approval from Dubai Economy and trade name reservation certificate has to be submitted. The main document required at this stage is a layout/floor plan approved from Dubai Municipality as well as affection plan. Application also requires certain specific details on the basis of the medical facilities to be obtained on the License. Obtaining approval from DHA can be quite cumbersome. Flying Colour as a professional consultant has hands on experience in filling the application accurately.

Obtaining License from Dubai Economy

On the basis of the Initial approval obtained from DHA, Dubai Economy issues the professional license.

Obtaining a Final Approval from DHA

On the basis of the floor plan and affection plan submitted in DHA at the initial stage, the facility has to be designed. DHA defines general design specifications on how the reception, waiting area, lighting, signage, consultation rooms, flooring and treatment rooms have to be organized. An inspection will be conducted by the DHA officer to verify whether standards have been met. Further, a medical director has to be appointed on the facility license. On meeting the two conditions, DHA will issue a final license. This blog is written by Ms. Nirmala , Business Advisor at Flyingcolour Business Setup, VAT and Accounting Services, Dubai. Given the complex nature of the process involved, it is quite important for practitioners/investors to consult professional advisors in order to complete the process seamlessly. Flyingcolour has the requisite knowledge and has successfully aided in registration of many medical clinics in Dubai. Kindly contact us at info@flyingcolour.com or call +971 4 4542366 for quality consultation on the set up.