Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Career in Dubai
518 Licensed Professionals · 14 per 100K
Dubai employs 518 DHA-licensed plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals across 11 areas, working at 10 facilities. The consultant ratio is 39% — meaning 202 hold consultant-level appointments. The FTL rate is 80%, indicating the share operating under their own trade license.
518
Total workforce
14
Per 100K population
80%
FTL rate
39%
Consultant ratio
Top Employers
The largest employers of plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals in Dubai, ranked by headcount.
Geographic Hotspots
The top 3 areas account for 56% of all plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals in Dubai.
Oud Metha
11 professionals
Deira
9 professionals
Al Barsha
7 professionals
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
5 professionals
Al Garhoud
5 professionals
Al Safa
3 professionals
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
2 professionals
Al Qusais
2 professionals
Employment Model
FTL (Own License)
412
80%
REG (Facility License)
106
20%
A higher FTL rate suggests more independent practitioners and private practice opportunities. With 80% FTL, plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals in Dubai lean toward independent practice.
Specialist to Consultant Pathway
316
Specialists
202
Consultants
39%
Consultant ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals work in Dubai?
There are 518 DHA-licensed plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals in Dubai as of 2026-04-03. This translates to 14 per 100,000 population.
What are the top employers for plastic & cosmetic surgery in Dubai?
The largest employers are QUTTAINAH SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL L.L.C, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (AACSH) FZ-LLC, BELLA ROMA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL L.L.C. The top facility employs 37 plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals.
What is the FTL rate for plastic & cosmetic surgery in Dubai?
80% of plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals hold a Full Trade License (FTL), meaning they operate under their own license. The remaining 20% are registered under a facility's license.
Where are plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals concentrated in Dubai?
The top areas are Oud Metha (11), Deira (9), Al Barsha (7). The top 3 areas account for 56% of all plastic & cosmetic surgery 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.