Psychiatry Career in Dubai
361 Licensed Professionals · 10 per 100K
Dubai employs 361 DHA-licensed psychiatry professionals across 11 areas, working at 10 facilities. The consultant ratio is 45% — meaning 161 hold consultant-level appointments. The FTL rate is 57%, indicating the share operating under their own trade license.
361
Total workforce
10
Per 100K population
57%
FTL rate
45%
Consultant ratio
Top Employers
The largest employers of psychiatry professionals in Dubai, ranked by headcount.
Geographic Hotspots
The top 3 areas account for 66% of all psychiatry professionals in Dubai.
Oud Metha
24 professionals
Al Safa
7 professionals
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
6 professionals
Deira
5 professionals
Al Jaddaf
4 professionals
Al Barsha
3 professionals
Al Nahda
2 professionals
Al Garhoud
2 professionals
Employment Model
FTL (Own License)
205
57%
REG (Facility License)
156
43%
A higher FTL rate suggests more independent practitioners and private practice opportunities. With 57% FTL, psychiatry professionals in Dubai lean toward independent practice.
Specialist to Consultant Pathway
200
Specialists
161
Consultants
45%
Consultant ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many psychiatry professionals work in Dubai?
There are 361 DHA-licensed psychiatry professionals in Dubai as of 2026-04-03. This translates to 10 per 100,000 population.
What are the top employers for psychiatry in Dubai?
The largest employers are Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health , American Wellness Center FZ-LLC, First Psychiatry Clinic - Dubai L.L.C. The top facility employs 20 psychiatry professionals.
What is the FTL rate for psychiatry in Dubai?
57% of psychiatry professionals hold a Full Trade License (FTL), meaning they operate under their own license. The remaining 43% are registered under a facility's license.
Where are psychiatry professionals concentrated in Dubai?
The top areas are Oud Metha (24), Al Safa (7), Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) (6). The top 3 areas account for 66% of all psychiatry 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.