Allied Health Professionals
Medical Laboratory Technician: Workforce Profile
1,211 Licensed · 33 per 100K · 21 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for medical laboratory technician 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.
1,211
Total licensed
33
Per 100K pop.
65%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
21
Areas covered
48%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 33 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 21 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 65% FTL rate is high, suggesting many medical laboratory technician professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
785
65%
REG (Registered)
426
35%
Top Facilities for Medical Laboratory Technician
The largest single employer holds 3% of all medical laboratory technician professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Medical Laboratory Technician Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 38 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Muhaisnah Monitoring Medical Center – Dubai Health | 37 | 192 |
| 3 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 28 | 1,638 |
| 4 | Dubai Police General | 17 | 422 |
| 5 | Blood Donation Center - Dubai Health | 17 | 74 |
| 6 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 17 | 1,107 |
| 7 | PREMIER DIAGNOSTIC CENTER LLC | 12 | 65 |
| 8 | N.M.C SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 12 | 769 |
| 9 | Zulekha Hospital LLC | 12 | 538 |
| 10 | Al Tadawi Specialty Hospital LLC | 11 | 386 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 48% of medical laboratory technician professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Al Barsha, Deira). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 65 | 5.4% |
| Al Barsha | 53 | 4.4% |
| Deira | 31 | 2.6% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 28 | 2.3% |
| Al Garhoud | 25 | 2.1% |
| Al Safa | 19 | 1.6% |
| Jumeirah | 12 | 1.0% |
| Al Qusais | 12 | 1.0% |
| Al Nahda | 12 | 1.0% |
| Hatta | 11 | 0.9% |
| Al Jaddaf | 7 | 0.6% |
| Bur Dubai | 6 | 0.5% |
| Al Mamzar | 6 | 0.5% |
| Mirdif | 5 | 0.4% |
| Al Karama | 4 | 0.3% |
| Al Rashidiya | 4 | 0.3% |
| International City | 3 | 0.2% |
| Al Satwa | 2 | 0.2% |
| Al Warqa | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Mankhool | 1 | 0.1% |
| Umm Suqeim | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed medical laboratory technician 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.