Physicians & Doctors

Cardiology: Workforce Profile

393 Licensed · 11 per 100K · 17 Areas Covered

Workforce intelligence for cardiology 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.

393

Total licensed

11

Per 100K pop.

52%

FTL rate

33%

Consultant ratio

17

Areas covered

55%

Top 3 area conc.

Supply Assessment

At 11 per 100K versus an OECD benchmark of ~15 per 100K, there may be moderate undersupply. Dubai's younger population demographics partially offset this gap. Coverage spans 17 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 52% FTL rate is high, suggesting many cardiology professionals operate independently or run private practices.

FTL (Full Trade License)

206

52%

REG (Registered)

187

48%

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

264

Consultants

129

Consultant Ratio

33%

Balanced seniority pipeline

Top Facilities for Cardiology

The largest single employer holds 5% of all cardiology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.

Geographic Distribution

Concentration index: 55% of cardiology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Oud Metha, Al Garhoud). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.

Geographic Gaps

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

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)Dubai MarinaAl KaramaAl MamzarPalm JumeirahAl MankhoolUmm SuqeimAl WaslBusiness BayDubai Silicon Oasis

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.