Allied Health Professionals
Nutritionist: Workforce Profile
182 Licensed · 5 per 100K · 13 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for nutritionist 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.
182
Total licensed
5
Per 100K pop.
60%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
13
Areas covered
50%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 5 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 13 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 60% FTL rate is high, suggesting many nutritionist professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
109
60%
REG (Registered)
73
40%
Top Facilities for Nutritionist
The largest single employer holds 3% of all nutritionist professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Nutritionist Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latifa Hospital - Dubai Health | 6 | 874 |
| 2 | Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital FZ-LLC | 6 | 988 |
| 3 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 4 | 1,638 |
| 4 | Dubai Police General | 4 | 422 |
| 5 | Dr Nutrition Center(L.L.C) | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | Dr Nutrition Center Llc Dubai Branch Showmax | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | DR NUTRITION CENTER LLC DUBAI BR | 3 | 5 |
| 8 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 3 | 2,675 |
| 9 | Hatta Hospital - Dubai Health | 3 | 427 |
| 10 | BEAUTY WISE MEDICAL CENTER | 2 | 23 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 50% of nutritionist professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Al Jaddaf, Al Barsha). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 10 | 5.5% |
| Al Jaddaf | 6 | 3.3% |
| Al Barsha | 5 | 2.7% |
| Al Garhoud | 4 | 2.2% |
| Deira | 3 | 1.6% |
| Hatta | 3 | 1.6% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 2 | 1.1% |
| Umm Suqeim | 2 | 1.1% |
| Mirdif | 2 | 1.1% |
| Al Safa | 2 | 1.1% |
| Jumeirah | 1 | 0.5% |
| Dubai Marina | 1 | 0.5% |
| Al Nahda | 1 | 0.5% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed nutritionist 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.