General Practitioner Career in Dubai
6,922 Licensed Professionals · 189 per 100K
Dubai employs 6,922 DHA-licensed general practitioner professionals across 30 areas, working at 10 facilities. The FTL rate is 63%, indicating the share operating under their own trade license.
6,922
Total workforce
189
Per 100K population
63%
FTL rate
0%
Consultant ratio
Top Employers
The largest employers of general practitioner professionals in Dubai, ranked by headcount.
Geographic Hotspots
The top 3 areas account for 40% of all general practitioner professionals in Dubai.
Deira
158 professionals
Al Barsha
136 professionals
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
123 professionals
Al Qusais
120 professionals
Al Safa
80 professionals
Al Garhoud
65 professionals
Jumeirah
54 professionals
Al Nahda
42 professionals
Employment Model
FTL (Own License)
4,356
63%
REG (Facility License)
2,566
37%
A higher FTL rate suggests more independent practitioners and private practice opportunities. With 63% FTL, general practitioner professionals in Dubai lean toward independent practice.
Specialist to Consultant Pathway
6,922
Specialists
0
Consultants
0%
Consultant ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many general practitioner professionals work in Dubai?
There are 6,922 DHA-licensed general practitioner professionals in Dubai as of 2026-04-03. This translates to 189 per 100,000 population.
What are the top employers for general practitioner in Dubai?
The largest employers are Aster Hospital Br Of Aster Dm Healthcare FZC, Saudi German Hospital, Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital. The top facility employs 60 general practitioner professionals.
What is the FTL rate for general practitioner in Dubai?
63% of general practitioner professionals hold a Full Trade License (FTL), meaning they operate under their own license. The remaining 37% are registered under a facility's license.
Where are general practitioner professionals concentrated in Dubai?
The top areas are Deira (158), Al Barsha (136), Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) (123). The top 3 areas account for 40% of all general practitioner professionals.
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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.