Setting up a Private clinic in the UAE

Setting up a Private clinic in the UAE

Private clinics are a booming industry that has grown rapidly over the last 20 years in the UAE. It is one of the best investment options for ‘big game’ investors. Dubai provides the best infrastructure and ample opportunities for medical practitioners who wish to setup a private clinic and aspire to work in a fast growing medical ecosystem.

A medical clinic in Dubai jurisdiction is a cost effective business model that serves the purpose of a hospital, but a good, experienced service provider is necessary for the setting up process.  One needs to obtain necessary approvals from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Department of Economic Development (DED) for a license. Applicants need to also take approvals for the clinic facility from the departments like Civil Defence and Municipality. As to the premises for clinics or medical offices, there are very strict requirements in terms of the size, finishing, utility areas, equipment, etc. Besides, each type of medical institution has its own requirements. For example, the required facilities differ even between dental clinics and dental polyclinics.

All medical professionals in the UAE must obtain their license through the health authority. Doctors in Dubai must obtain specific licenses from the DHA depending on whether they are interns, general practitioners, specialists, consultants or resident doctors. Similarly, dentists must obtain specific licenses from the DHA. Nurses too must obtain their license from the DHA. Note that practitioners of alternative medical practices such as Ayurveda, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, Unani medicine, etc. too must obtain licenses from the DHA.

Healthcare Industry in Dubai, UAE

The government of Dubai has been supporting the healthcare industry in developing world class healthcare facilities  and opening the gates for foreign players to build the necessary infrastructure, systems, and centers in the state. Over the past few years, the healthcare infrastructure in Dubai has grown to new levels with world-class facilities, labs and research centers. Private healthcare services are actively used by UAE residents who do not think twice about getting quality medical care at the right pricing.

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)

The Dubai leadership has built Dubai Healthcare City as a dream project for pharmaceutical companies, health care agencies, medical research labs, hospitals, and clinics. The DHCC is a Free Zone custom built for the development of the health care industry with specific laws, business-friendly regulations and tax incentives for companies operating in the zone.

Steps involved in clinic setup-

Step 1: Register your trade name or business name.

Step 2: Obtain preliminary approval from the DED

Step 3: Apply and obtain approval from the DHA

Step 4: Submit the essential documents

Step 5: Get the final approval from the DED

Step 6: Acquire your clinical license from the DHA

Step 7: Apply for DCD and municipality approval for the facility through an engineering consultant.

Documents for Registering your Clinic in Dubai

• Trade name registration letter from DED or Free Zone Authority
• Land registration certificate from DED or Free Zone authority showing the land plot number
• Drawings displaying the proposed floor plans and layout designs with measurement for each labeled room/area.
• Feasibility study and business plan
• Passport copy with residency visa for non-locals
• Proposal letter from the owner/partner or the director who has the power of attorney
• Details of registered practitioner as manager

We provide all services related to clinic setup including assistance in getting external approvals and facility approvals through an approved engineering consultant.

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