How to Set up Hospital/Clinic in Dubai

The UAE is well known for its healthcare facilities. The medical and healthcare technologies are so advanced that people from across the globe visit the country for various opportunities.

The UAE government is always keen on providing outstanding healthcare facilities to not only the UAE nationals but the large majority of the foreign population residing in different Emirates. The Dubai government has always played a crucial role in encouraging investors and healthcare professionals to set up various healthcare facilities and research centers in Dubai.

Many foreign investors and healthcare professionals prefer investing in this industry in Dubai. Investors consider both Dubai mainland and the free zone for setting up a clinic. The free zone named Dubai Health Care City is a free zone in Dubai that specially focuses on meeting the ever-increasing medical needs of Dubai and UAE as a whole. Here is how to set up a clinic in Dubai.

There are several benefits to set up a clinic in Dubai. Not only does Dubai have a business-friendly environment but it also offers exemption from taxes, strategic location, and ease of business setup. Some of the major benefits to start a healthcare business in Dubai are:

100% foreign ownership
0% tax
No customs duties for goods or services
The city offers a wide range of tailored real estate solutions
Offers opportunities to collaborate with others working in the same field.

Types of Healthcare Business

Ambulatory Centres
Healthcare Investment Management
Professional Development Training
Higher Education Providers
Medical Publishing
Non-Profit Healthcare Organization
Private Clinics and Hospitals
Healthcare Consultancy

Process to Start a Hospital/Clinic

Trade Name Reservation
Get the Initial Approval

*The clinic’s architectural plan with the necessary drawings has to be sanctioned by the Dubai Municipality. Therefore, this process requires separate approval.

Get DHA (Dubai Healthcare Authority) Approval

Documents required to acquire the DHA approval:

Copy of the passport, visa and Emirates ID (all partners)
Trade name reservation document approved by DED
The owner-signed DHA agreement
Plan approval document
Affection plan issued by Dubai Municipality
Prepare Documents to be submitted in DED (Department of Economic Development):
MOA
Lease agreement

DED Final Approval

Documents to get Final Approval from DED:

Initial approval Copy
No objective certificate (NOC) from the owner to assign Medical Director
List of the medical director and healthcare professional
Valid Building contract

Get DED License
Get DHA License

Required Documents

Copy of the passport, visa and Emirates ID (all partners)
Trade name reservation approved by DED
Initial Approval Certificate approved by DED
Lease contract
Floor plan and layout plan of the facility
The owner-signed DHA agreement
Affection plan issued by Dubai Municipality
Plan approval document

Authorities Involved in Setup

DED – Department of Economic Development
DHA – Dubai Healthcare Authority
Dubai Municipality
Dubai Civil Defense

Cost

On average the approximate cost to start a healthcare business in Dubai is between 60,000 AED to 70,000 AED.

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