Anesthesiology Career in Dubai
1,056 Licensed Professionals · 29 per 100K
Dubai employs 1,056 DHA-licensed anesthesiology professionals across 16 areas, working at 10 facilities. The consultant ratio is 30% — meaning 315 hold consultant-level appointments. The FTL rate is 58%, indicating the share operating under their own trade license.
1,056
Total workforce
29
Per 100K population
58%
FTL rate
30%
Consultant ratio
Top Employers
The largest employers of anesthesiology professionals in Dubai, ranked by headcount.
Geographic Hotspots
The top 3 areas account for 56% of all anesthesiology professionals in Dubai.
Oud Metha
113 professionals
Al Barsha
77 professionals
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
66 professionals
Deira
42 professionals
Al Safa
33 professionals
Al Garhoud
29 professionals
Al Qusais
20 professionals
Al Jaddaf
18 professionals
Employment Model
FTL (Own License)
614
58%
REG (Facility License)
442
42%
A higher FTL rate suggests more independent practitioners and private practice opportunities. With 58% FTL, anesthesiology professionals in Dubai lean toward independent practice.
Specialist to Consultant Pathway
741
Specialists
315
Consultants
30%
Consultant ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many anesthesiology professionals work in Dubai?
There are 1,056 DHA-licensed anesthesiology professionals in Dubai as of 2026-04-03. This translates to 29 per 100,000 population.
What are the top employers for anesthesiology in Dubai?
The largest employers are Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health , Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health , Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC. The top facility employs 74 anesthesiology professionals.
What is the FTL rate for anesthesiology in Dubai?
58% of anesthesiology professionals hold a Full Trade License (FTL), meaning they operate under their own license. The remaining 42% are registered under a facility's license.
Where are anesthesiology professionals concentrated in Dubai?
The top areas are Oud Metha (113), Al Barsha (77), Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) (66). The top 3 areas account for 56% of all anesthesiology professionals.
Related Pages
Anesthesiology Directory
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Supply Analysis
Supply adequacy and geographic gaps
Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. This career profile is for informational purposes only and does not constitute career or employment advice.