Healthcare Facility Licensing
in Dubai & UAE
Setting up a licensed healthcare facility in the UAE is one of the most rewarding business opportunities in the region — but it also comes with complex regulatory requirements that demand expert guidance. At Powers Health Consultancy, we specialize in providing complete, end-to-end healthcare facility licensing services in Dubai and across the UAE.
Whether you are planning to open a specialty clinic, polyclinic, dental clinic, pharmacy, or diagnostic laboratory in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or anywhere across the UAE — we manage the process from layout compliance to operating permit issuance.
Eligibility Checks
Pre-evaluation of professional credentials and layouts.
Licensing Approvals
DHA, MOHAP, DOH, and DHCC facility license setup.
Layout Audits
Architectural plans optimized for clinic inspector approval.
Turnkey Handover
Final authority inspection coordination and approvals.
Types of Healthcare Facilities We License
GP & Polyclinics
DHA and MOH licensing for general practice clinics and multi-specialty centers.
- Single & Multi-Doctor Clinics
- Polyclinic department licensing
- Dubai Business Bay & Jumeirah GP setups
Specialty Centers
Licensing for specialized medical centers like dermatology, pediatrics, and aesthetic medicine.
- Aesthetic & Laser Clinics
- Specialty Clinical Departments
- DHCC & Dubai Marina setups
Dental Centers
Complete regulatory approval for dental clinics and multi-chair specialized dental centers.
- Single & Multi-chair Dental Clinics
- Orthodontic & Cosmetic Dentistry
- DHA & MOHAP compliant layouts
Pharmacies & Labs
Retail pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, and clinical diagnostic laboratories.
- Pharmacy licenses (DHA/MOHAP)
- Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories
- Radiology & MRI Imaging centers
Rehab & Wellness
Licensing for physiotherapy clinics, alternative medicine, and wellness centers.
- Physiotherapy & Rehab setups
- Wellness & Naturopathy centers
- Alternative Medicine clinics
Hospitals & Surgery
Large-scale medical hospital setup and day surgical center licensing across the UAE.
- Day Surgical Centers licensing
- Multi-bed General Hospital setups
- UAE DOH & DHA compliance coordination
Our Facility Licensing Process
A step-by-step, transparent process to get your healthcare facility licensed in the UAE as fast as possible
Initial Consultation & Requirements
- Understand your clinic concept, specialty, location, and target market.
- Determine the licensing authority (DHA, MOH, DOH, DHCC) based on emirate.
- Assess facility size, floor plans, and minimum space standards.
- Provide estimated licensing timelines and cost expectations.
Documentation & Application Prep
- Prepare required owner, investor, and medical director documents.
- Coordinate trade license issuance with relevant trade/DED authority.
- Submit facility floor plans for initial health authority concept approval.
- Manage DataFlow verification processes for medical staff.
Application Submission & Inspection
- Submit facility licensing applications on DOH/DHA/MOH systems.
- Audit fit-out setup for full health design standards compliance.
- Coordinate with inspection officers for final site reviews.
- Resolve any inspection comments and coordinate approvals.
License Approval & Operational Launch
- Receive official healthcare facility operating license.
- Onboard medical practitioners and secure professional licenses.
- Set up clinical management systems, software, and intake procedures.
- Launch patient acquisition campaigns to secure bookings.