Allied Health Professionals
Occupational Therapist: Workforce Profile
456 Licensed · 12 per 100K · 9 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for occupational therapist 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.
456
Total licensed
12
Per 100K pop.
67%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
9
Areas covered
59%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 12 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Geographic coverage is limited to 9 of 36 mapped areas, suggesting significant access gaps in underserved neighborhoods.
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 occupational therapist professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
305
67%
REG (Registered)
151
33%
Top Facilities for Occupational Therapist
The largest single employer holds 3% of all occupational therapist professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Occupational Therapist Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Speech Clinic FZ LLC | 14 | 43 |
| 2 | Advanced Behavioural Learning Environment FZ-LLC | 13 | 59 |
| 3 | TRUSTMEDICAL HOME HEALTH CARE CENTER | 11 | 29 |
| 4 | Neuropedia Childrens Neuroscience Center | 10 | 39 |
| 5 | Hakkini Clinic FZ LLC | 9 | 20 |
| 6 | Alhanan Home Health Care Center | 8 | 71 |
| 7 | The Developing Child Centre LLC | 8 | 19 |
| 8 | Dubai Autism Center | 8 | 22 |
| 9 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 7 | 2,675 |
| 10 | BRIDGES SPEECH CENTER LLC | 7 | 22 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 59% of occupational therapist professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Al Jaddaf, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 12 | 2.6% |
| Al Jaddaf | 7 | 1.5% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 5 | 1.1% |
| Al Barsha | 5 | 1.1% |
| Jumeirah | 4 | 0.9% |
| Mirdif | 3 | 0.7% |
| Deira | 2 | 0.4% |
| Al Safa | 2 | 0.4% |
| Hatta | 1 | 0.2% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed occupational therapist 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.