Physicians & Doctors
Family Medicine: Workforce Profile
1,089 Licensed · 30 per 100K · 20 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for family medicine 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.
1,089
Total licensed
30
Per 100K pop.
63%
FTL rate
53%
Consultant ratio
20
Areas covered
53%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 30 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 20 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 63% FTL rate is high, suggesting many family medicine professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
688
63%
REG (Registered)
401
37%
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
511
Consultants
578
Consultant Ratio
53%
Mature, senior-heavy workforce
Top Facilities for Family Medicine
The largest single employer holds 5% of all family medicine professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Family Medicine Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadd Al Hammar Medical Center - PHC | 52 | 228 |
| 2 | Al Barsha Medical Center - PHC | 41 | 205 |
| 3 | Al Mizher Medical Center - PHC | 31 | 199 |
| 4 | Emirates Airline Clinic(Br) | 19 | 122 |
| 5 | Dubai Police General | 17 | 422 |
| 6 | Al Khawaneej Medical Center - PHC | 14 | 62 |
| 7 | Hatta Hospital - Dubai Health | 13 | 427 |
| 8 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 12 | 1,012 |
| 9 | Al Mamzar Medical Center - PHC | 12 | 82 |
| 10 | Al Towar Medical Center - PHC | 12 | 63 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 53% of family medicine professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Oud Metha). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 61 | 5.6% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 39 | 3.6% |
| Oud Metha | 30 | 2.8% |
| Al Safa | 17 | 1.6% |
| Al Mamzar | 13 | 1.2% |
| Hatta | 13 | 1.2% |
| Jumeirah | 11 | 1.0% |
| Deira | 11 | 1.0% |
| Al Mankhool | 11 | 1.0% |
| Umm Suqeim | 9 | 0.8% |
| Al Garhoud | 7 | 0.6% |
| Al Qusais | 5 | 0.5% |
| Al Sufouh | 4 | 0.4% |
| Al Warqa | 3 | 0.3% |
| Mirdif | 3 | 0.3% |
| Motor City | 2 | 0.2% |
| Bur Dubai | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Karama | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Nahda | 1 | 0.1% |
| Business Bay | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed family medicine 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.