Allied Health Professionals
Medical Laboratory Technologist: Workforce Profile
2,372 Licensed · 65 per 100K · 23 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for medical laboratory technologist 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.
2,372
Total licensed
65
Per 100K pop.
61%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
23
Areas covered
58%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 65 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns.
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 61% FTL rate is high, suggesting many medical laboratory technologist professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
1,450
61%
REG (Registered)
922
39%
Top Facilities for Medical Laboratory Technologist
The largest single employer holds 3% of all medical laboratory technologist professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Medical Laboratory Technologist Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhaisnah Monitoring Medical Center – Dubai Health | 63 | 192 |
| 2 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 58 | 929 |
| 3 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 54 | 2,675 |
| 4 | AL QOUZ BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN SERVICES L L C | 38 | 67 |
| 5 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 36 | 1,107 |
| 6 | Latifa Hospital - Dubai Health | 35 | 874 |
| 7 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 34 | 1,638 |
| 8 | National Reference Laboratory L.L.C | 32 | 44 |
| 9 | Al Yalayis Fitness Medical Center -DIP | 29 | 78 |
| 10 | Unilabs Middle East LLC | 27 | 55 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 58% of medical laboratory technologist professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Barsha). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 135 | 5.7% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 126 | 5.3% |
| Al Barsha | 83 | 3.5% |
| Deira | 44 | 1.9% |
| Al Safa | 33 | 1.4% |
| Al Garhoud | 23 | 1.0% |
| Al Karama | 20 | 0.8% |
| Al Qusais | 20 | 0.8% |
| Al Jaddaf | 18 | 0.8% |
| Jumeirah | 12 | 0.5% |
| Al Mamzar | 11 | 0.5% |
| Al Nahda | 11 | 0.5% |
| Bur Dubai | 10 | 0.4% |
| Hatta | 10 | 0.4% |
| Mirdif | 8 | 0.3% |
| Al Rashidiya | 7 | 0.3% |
| Motor City | 5 | 0.2% |
| Al Warqa | 4 | 0.2% |
| Al Mankhool | 3 | 0.1% |
| International City | 3 | 0.1% |
| Al Satwa | 2 | 0.1% |
| Jebel Ali | 1 | 0.0% |
| Al Quoz | 1 | 0.0% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed medical laboratory technologist 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.