Physicians & Doctors
Dermatology: Workforce Profile
1,072 Licensed · 29 per 100K · 28 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for dermatology 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.
1,072
Total licensed
29
Per 100K pop.
76%
FTL rate
11%
Consultant ratio
28
Areas covered
46%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 29 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~10 per 100K, reflecting Dubai's role as a regional medical hub and medical tourism destination.
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 76% FTL rate is high, suggesting many dermatology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
815
76%
REG (Registered)
257
24%
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
957
Consultants
115
Consultant Ratio
11%
Early-career dominated
Top Facilities for Dermatology
The largest single employer holds 1% of all dermatology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Dermatology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 13 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Mediclinic Dubai Mall Medical Centre Br Mediclinic Clinics LLC | 7 | 193 |
| 3 | SKIN EXPERTS POLYCLINIC L.L.C | 7 | 25 |
| 4 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 6 | 895 |
| 5 | Saudi German Hospital | 6 | 818 |
| 6 | Dermamed Clinic | 5 | 13 |
| 7 | Fakeeh University Hospital | 5 | 635 |
| 8 | SELINE CLINIC L L C | 5 | 30 |
| 9 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 5 | 1,107 |
| 10 | Kaya Skin Care Clinic | 5 | 29 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 46% of dermatology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Al Safa, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 29 | 2.7% |
| Al Safa | 26 | 2.4% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 21 | 2.0% |
| Al Barsha | 18 | 1.7% |
| Deira | 12 | 1.1% |
| Al Garhoud | 7 | 0.7% |
| Jumeirah | 6 | 0.6% |
| Mirdif | 6 | 0.6% |
| Al Qusais | 5 | 0.5% |
| Bur Dubai | 4 | 0.4% |
| Motor City | 4 | 0.4% |
| Dubai Marina | 3 | 0.3% |
| Al Warqa | 3 | 0.3% |
| Al Mamzar | 3 | 0.3% |
| Al Nahda | 3 | 0.3% |
| Al Karama | 2 | 0.2% |
| Al Rashidiya | 2 | 0.2% |
| Dubai Sports City | 2 | 0.2% |
| Hatta | 2 | 0.2% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Jebel Ali | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Wasl | 1 | 0.1% |
| Business Bay | 1 | 0.1% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Sufouh | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Quoz | 1 | 0.1% |
| Downtown Dubai | 1 | 0.1% |
| International City | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed dermatology professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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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.