Nurses & Midwives vs. Allied Health Professionals
Category Workforce Comparison · Dubai
Comparing Nurses & Midwives (34,730 on the register, 26,744 with a full-time licence) with Allied Health Professionals (32,885 on the register, 22,177 with a full-time licence) in Dubai's healthcare system.
34,730
Nurses & Midwives
32,885
Allied Health Professionals
949
Nurses & Midwives per 100K
898
Allied Health Professionals per 100K
Key Metrics
| Metric | Nurses & Midwives | Allied Health Professionals |
|---|---|---|
| Professionals on the Register | 34,730 | 32,885 |
| % of Register Records | 35% | 33% |
| Per 100K Population | 949 | 898 |
| FTL Rate | 77% | 67% |
| REG Rate (registered only) | 23% | 32% |
| Active Specialties | 3 | 23 |
Top Employers
Nurses & Midwives
Allied Health Professionals
Top Specialties
Nurses & Midwives
Registered Nurse28,549
Assistant Nurse5,725
Registered Midwife320
Allied Health Professionals
Pharmacist9,388
Physiotherapist3,563
Medical Laboratory Technologist2,372
Aesthetician & Beauty Therapist2,140
Optometrist1,851
Radiography Technologist1,591
Medical Laboratory Technician1,211
Dental Assistant841
Pharmacy Technician832
Laser Hair Reduction Technician653
Source: the public register of licensed medical professionals kept by the Dubai health regulator, read 2026-04-03. See data sources. This comparison is for informational purposes only.