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Diagnostic Radiology: Workforce Profile
472 Licensed · 13 per 100K · 19 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for diagnostic radiology 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.
472
Total licensed
13
Per 100K pop.
51%
FTL rate
21%
Consultant ratio
19
Areas covered
44%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 13 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 19 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 51% FTL rate is high, suggesting many diagnostic radiology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
241
51%
REG (Registered)
231
49%
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
372
Consultants
100
Consultant Ratio
21%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for Diagnostic Radiology
The largest single employer holds 2% of all diagnostic radiology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Diagnostic Radiology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zia Medical Centre L.L.C | 10 | 75 |
| 2 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 8 | 838 |
| 3 | Aster Hospital Br Of Aster Dm Healthcare Fzc Dubai | 8 | 490 |
| 4 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 8 | 1,107 |
| 5 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 7 | 2,675 |
| 6 | Medinova Diagnostic Center(24 Hours) | 7 | 48 |
| 7 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 7 | 929 |
| 8 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 7 | 895 |
| 9 | Aster Hospital Br Of Aster Dm Healthcare FZC | 6 | 561 |
| 10 | Al Garhoud Private Hospital LLC | 6 | 416 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 44% of diagnostic radiology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Oud Metha, Al Barsha). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 26 | 5.5% |
| Oud Metha | 18 | 3.8% |
| Al Barsha | 14 | 3.0% |
| Deira | 14 | 3.0% |
| Al Qusais | 14 | 3.0% |
| Al Garhoud | 12 | 2.5% |
| Bur Dubai | 7 | 1.5% |
| Al Safa | 6 | 1.3% |
| Al Jaddaf | 4 | 0.8% |
| Al Mamzar | 3 | 0.6% |
| Al Nahda | 3 | 0.6% |
| Jumeirah | 2 | 0.4% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 2 | 0.4% |
| Jebel Ali | 2 | 0.4% |
| Al Rashidiya | 1 | 0.2% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mirdif | 1 | 0.2% |
| International City | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hatta | 1 | 0.2% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed diagnostic radiology 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.