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Paediatrician Jobs in Dubai

Paediatric specialist and consultant roles. UAE has high paediatric demand driven by an expat-young-family population skew. Build your Zavis profile and let hiring clinics in Dubai find you when they're looking for paediatricians.

2026 UAE salary band:AED 28,00075,000 / month

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Frequently asked

What does a paediatrician earn in Dubai?

Mid-experience paediatricians in Dubai typically earn AED 28,000–75,000 per month. Premium hospital groups and group-leadership roles push to the higher end. Salaries are usually quoted as monthly gross before housing, schooling and flight allowances.

Do I need a UAE healthcare licence to work as a paediatrician in Dubai?

Yes — clinical and allied-health roles in Dubai require a regulator-issued clinical licence specific to the Dubai emirate. International candidates also typically need to clear Dataflow primary-source verification before sitting the licence-eligibility test.

How long does the hiring process take in Dubai?

Typical UAE timeline for paediatricians: 1–2 weeks for screening rounds, 4–6 weeks for Dataflow + licence eligibility, then 1–2 weeks for visa processing and onboarding. Total offer-to-start: 6–10 weeks for most international candidates.