Nurses & Midwives

Assistant Nurse: Workforce Profile

5,725 Licensed · 156 per 100K · 31 Areas Covered

Workforce intelligence for assistant nurse 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.

5,725

Total licensed

156

Per 100K pop.

77%

FTL rate

N/A

Consultant ratio

31

Areas covered

54%

Top 3 area conc.

Supply Assessment

With 156 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns.

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 77% FTL rate is high, suggesting many assistant nurse professionals operate independently or run private practices.

FTL (Full Trade License)

4,418

77%

REG (Registered)

1,307

23%

Top Facilities for Assistant Nurse

The largest single employer holds 3% of all assistant nurse professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.

Geographic Distribution

Concentration index: 54% of assistant nurse professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.

Geographic Gaps

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

Palm JumeirahDiscovery GardensDowntown DubaiAl RiggaTECOM

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.