License Type

Healthcare License (Dubai & UAE)

Healthcare licenses cover clinics, medical centers, labs, pharmacies and tele-health. These are regulated and require DHA/DOH/MOHAP approvals, qualified practitioners and facility standards.

Clinics & LabsAuthority approvalsPractitioner licensingTele-health options
Direct AnswerYes — subject to DHA/DOH/MOHAP approvals and facility standards.
Estimated Cost: AED 8,000–18,000 Timeline: ≈ 10–25+ working days (clinical approvals/fit-out dependent) See StepsSee Documents
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Steps to get a Healthcare License

  1. Define scope (clinic, pharmacy, lab, tele-health) and confirm authority
  2. Reserve trade name and get initial approval
  3. Secure premises and submit facility drawings/specs
  4. Obtain clinical approvals; issue company license
  5. License practitioners; complete inspections and go-live

Documents required

  • Passports & photos for owners
  • Premises lease and facility drawings/specs
  • Practitioner credentials and malpractice insurance
  • Authority application forms/NOCs

What this license covers

  • Clinics, day-care centers, labs, pharmacies, tele-health
  • DHA/DOH/MOHAP approvals, qualified staff and facility specs
  • Stricter KYC, malpractice insurance and data protection policies

Key notes

  • Expect multiple approval stages: professional licensing for practitioners and facility licensing.
  • Fit-out must meet healthcare standards (rooms, equipment, hygiene).
  • Data protection and medical record policies are mandatory.

Healthcare License — FAQs

How much does a Healthcare License in Dubai cost?

Budget authority fees around AED 8,000–18,000; clinical fit-out and inspections are additional.

What approvals are needed for a Healthcare License in UAE?

Typically DHA/DOH/MOHAP approvals for facility and practitioners, plus malpractice insurance.

Can I start with tele-health under a Healthcare License?

Yes—tele-health models exist and can reduce fit-out; approvals still apply.

Do practitioners need licensing for a Healthcare License?

Yes—practitioners must be licensed/credentialed by the relevant authority.

How long for a Healthcare License in Dubai?

Company license is quick; clinical approvals/fit-out drive the timeline, often several weeks.