Physicians & Doctors

Anesthesiology: Workforce Profile

1,056 Licensed · 29 per 100K · 16 Areas Covered

Workforce intelligence for anesthesiology professionals in Dubai. This profile covers supply density, licensing patterns, seniority distribution, employer concentration, and geographic access. All data from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

1,056

Total licensed

29

Per 100K pop.

58%

FTL rate

30%

Consultant ratio

16

Areas covered

56%

Top 3 area conc.

Supply Assessment

At 29 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~20 per 100K, reflecting Dubai's role as a regional medical hub and medical tourism destination. Coverage spans 16 of 36 areas, with room for geographic expansion into underserved communities.

License Type Breakdown

FTL (Full Trade License) holders operate under their own license, typically independent practitioners. REG (Registered) professionals work under a facility's license. A 58% FTL rate is high, suggesting many anesthesiology professionals operate independently or run private practices.

FTL (Full Trade License)

614

58%

REG (Registered)

442

42%

Specialist vs. Consultant

In the DHA system, Specialists hold board certification in their field. Consultants are senior specialists with 5+ years of post-certification experience. The consultant ratio indicates career pipeline maturity — a higher ratio suggests an established, senior workforce.

Specialists

741

Consultants

315

Consultant Ratio

30%

Balanced seniority pipeline

Top Facilities for Anesthesiology

The largest single employer holds 7% of all anesthesiology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.

Geographic Distribution

Concentration index: 56% of anesthesiology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.

AreaCount% of Specialty
Oud Metha11310.7%
Al Barsha777.3%
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)666.3%
Deira424.0%
Al Safa333.1%
Al Garhoud292.7%
Al Qusais201.9%
Al Jaddaf181.7%
Bur Dubai151.4%
Hatta141.3%
Jumeirah100.9%
Al Nahda80.8%
Mirdif60.6%
Al Mamzar50.5%
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)20.2%
Jebel Ali20.2%

Geographic Gaps

Areas in Dubai with zero licensed anesthesiology professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.

Dubai MarinaAl KaramaAl WarqaAl RashidiyaMotor CityPalm JumeirahAl MankhoolUmm SuqeimAl WaslBusiness Bay

Related

Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. Population estimate: 3,660,000 (Dubai Statistics Center). OECD benchmarks are approximate averages for context and may not be directly comparable due to differences in licensing scope and population demographics. This page presents labor market analysis for informational purposes only.