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Healthcare business setup & clinic licensing in Dubai

Launch a compliant clinic, pharmacy, medical centre or healthcare company in Dubai — from facility licensing and DHA approvals to mainland, DHCC or free-zone structuring.

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From idea to open doors

Opening a healthcare business in Dubai means navigating two licensing tracks at once — the facility licence for the business and individual professional licences for every clinician — plus initial approvals from the Department of Economy & Tourism and healthcare-specific approvals from the DHA.

We coordinate the whole build: jurisdiction choice, company formation, DHA facility licensing, and the staff licences that let you see your first patient on day one.

Healthcare business setup & clinic licensing in Dubai
Our services

What we handle for you

01

Clinic Licence (Dubai)

Set up and licence a clinic with full DHA facility approvals.

02

Medical Centre & Hospital

Larger facility licensing, planning approvals and fit-out compliance.

03

Pharmacy Licence

Retail and hospital pharmacy licensing in Dubai and the UAE.

04

Mainland vs DHCC vs Free Zone

Choose the right jurisdiction for ownership, cost and patient reach.

05

Cost & Process Guidance

Transparent breakdowns of fees, timelines and requirements.

06

Facility Compliance

DHA standards, staffing licences and NABIDH compliance.

FAQ

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to open a clinic in Dubai?

Facility licence fees commonly start around AED 5,000–15,000 for a small clinic, with total setup (including approvals, fit-out and the professional licences for your staff) varying widely by size and location. We give you a configuration-specific quote.

Mainland or Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)?

DHCC offers 100% foreign ownership and a streamlined healthcare free zone; mainland lets you serve patients anywhere in Dubai and work with insurers and government bodies. We advise based on your model.

Do you handle the staff licences too?

Yes — facility and professional licensing are two parallel tracks, and we manage both so you can open on schedule.

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