Physicians & Doctors
General Practitioner: Workforce Profile
6,922 Licensed · 189 per 100K · 30 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for general practitioner 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.
6,922
Total licensed
189
Per 100K pop.
63%
FTL rate
0%
Consultant ratio
30
Areas covered
40%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 189 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~120 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 63% FTL rate is high, suggesting many general practitioner professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
4,356
63%
REG (Registered)
2,566
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
6,922
Consultants
0
Consultant Ratio
0%
Early-career dominated
Top Facilities for General Practitioner
The largest single employer holds 1% of all general practitioner professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | General Practitioner Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aster Hospital Br Of Aster Dm Healthcare FZC | 60 | 561 |
| 2 | Saudi German Hospital | 51 | 818 |
| 3 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 51 | 895 |
| 4 | N M C ROYAL HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 40 | 642 |
| 5 | Trudoc Health Care LLC | 37 | 50 |
| 6 | NOOR ALMAMZAR MEDICAL CENTRE L.L.C | 36 | 171 |
| 7 | Advanced Care Medical Center Branch | 35 | 90 |
| 8 | Al Tadawi Specialty Hospital LLC | 34 | 386 |
| 9 | Zulekha Hospital LLC | 33 | 538 |
| 10 | MIRDIF PRIVATE HOSPITAL LLC | 32 | 463 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 40% of general practitioner professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Deira, Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Deira | 158 | 2.3% |
| Al Barsha | 136 | 2.0% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 123 | 1.8% |
| Al Qusais | 120 | 1.7% |
| Al Safa | 80 | 1.2% |
| Al Garhoud | 65 | 0.9% |
| Jumeirah | 54 | 0.8% |
| Al Nahda | 42 | 0.6% |
| Mirdif | 36 | 0.5% |
| Al Mamzar | 35 | 0.5% |
| Oud Metha | 30 | 0.4% |
| Bur Dubai | 29 | 0.4% |
| Al Karama | 24 | 0.3% |
| Jebel Ali | 17 | 0.2% |
| Al Rashidiya | 16 | 0.2% |
| International City | 13 | 0.2% |
| Motor City | 8 | 0.1% |
| Al Warqa | 7 | 0.1% |
| Al Satwa | 7 | 0.1% |
| Palm Jumeirah | 6 | 0.1% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 5 | 0.1% |
| Al Wasl | 5 | 0.1% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 4 | 0.1% |
| Dubai Marina | 3 | 0.0% |
| Dubai Sports City | 3 | 0.0% |
| Business Bay | 2 | 0.0% |
| Al Mankhool | 1 | 0.0% |
| Umm Suqeim | 1 | 0.0% |
| Downtown Dubai | 1 | 0.0% |
| Al Jaddaf | 1 | 0.0% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed general practitioner 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.