Physicians & Doctors
Obstetrics & Gynecology: Workforce Profile
1,501 Licensed · 41 per 100K · 27 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for obstetrics & gynecology 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.
1,501
Total licensed
41
Per 100K pop.
67%
FTL rate
24%
Consultant ratio
27
Areas covered
44%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 41 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~20 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 67% FTL rate is high, suggesting many obstetrics & gynecology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
1,008
67%
REG (Registered)
493
33%
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
1,140
Consultants
361
Consultant Ratio
24%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for Obstetrics & Gynecology
The largest single employer holds 3% of all obstetrics & gynecology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Obstetrics & Gynecology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latifa Hospital - Dubai Health | 49 | 874 |
| 2 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 30 | 838 |
| 3 | N.M.C SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 27 | 769 |
| 4 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 23 | 1,012 |
| 5 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 22 | 929 |
| 6 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 20 | 1,638 |
| 7 | Medcare Women And Child Hospital Br Of Medcare Hospital | 18 | 317 |
| 8 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 18 | 895 |
| 9 | Emirates Hospital L.L.C | 18 | 397 |
| 10 | Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital (Br of Medcare Hospital LLC) | 17 | 373 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 44% of obstetrics & gynecology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Barsha, Oud Metha). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 96 | 6.4% |
| Al Barsha | 79 | 5.3% |
| Oud Metha | 65 | 4.3% |
| Al Safa | 58 | 3.9% |
| Deira | 56 | 3.7% |
| Al Garhoud | 36 | 2.4% |
| Jumeirah | 35 | 2.3% |
| Al Qusais | 30 | 2.0% |
| Al Nahda | 17 | 1.1% |
| Bur Dubai | 12 | 0.8% |
| Hatta | 12 | 0.8% |
| Mirdif | 10 | 0.7% |
| Al Mamzar | 9 | 0.6% |
| Motor City | 6 | 0.4% |
| Al Warqa | 5 | 0.3% |
| Al Rashidiya | 5 | 0.3% |
| Al Karama | 3 | 0.2% |
| International City | 3 | 0.2% |
| Business Bay | 2 | 0.1% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 2 | 0.1% |
| Al Sufouh | 2 | 0.1% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Palm Jumeirah | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Satwa | 1 | 0.1% |
| Dubai Sports City | 1 | 0.1% |
| Downtown Dubai | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Jaddaf | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed obstetrics & gynecology professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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1,100
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1,072
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Internal Medicine
984
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.