Allied Health Professionals
Optometrist: Workforce Profile
1,851 Licensed · 51 per 100K · 20 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for optometrist 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.
1,851
Total licensed
51
Per 100K pop.
70%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
20
Areas covered
45%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 51 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 20 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 70% FTL rate is high, suggesting many optometrist professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
1,297
70%
REG (Registered)
554
30%
Top Facilities for Optometrist
The largest single employer holds 2% of all optometrist professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Optometrist Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RIVOLI EYE ZONE (BR OF MAGRABI OPTICAL COMPANY L.L.C) | 40 | 40 |
| 2 | LENSKART OPTICAL TRADING LLC | 24 | 24 |
| 3 | Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai | 17 | 71 |
| 4 | AL JABER OPTICAL CENTRE L.L.C BRANCH | 17 | 17 |
| 5 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 16 | 1,638 |
| 6 | SPRUCE SUNGLASSES TRADING LLC BRANCH | 14 | 14 |
| 7 | Aster Optics Br Of Aster Pharmacies Group LLC | 12 | 12 |
| 8 | AL AMIN OPTICALS LLC DUBAI BRANCH | 12 | 12 |
| 9 | VISION & STYLE OPTICALS LLC (BRANCH) | 12 | 12 |
| 10 | Opti Vision Glasses Trading LLC (Branch) | 11 | 11 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 45% of optometrist professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Deira, Dubai Marina). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 37 | 2.0% |
| Deira | 17 | 0.9% |
| Dubai Marina | 15 | 0.8% |
| Jumeirah | 14 | 0.8% |
| Mirdif | 14 | 0.8% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 11 | 0.6% |
| Al Garhoud | 9 | 0.5% |
| Al Safa | 9 | 0.5% |
| Al Qusais | 6 | 0.3% |
| Al Karama | 5 | 0.3% |
| Jebel Ali | 3 | 0.2% |
| Al Nahda | 3 | 0.2% |
| Motor City | 2 | 0.1% |
| Al Mamzar | 2 | 0.1% |
| Al Wasl | 2 | 0.1% |
| Oud Metha | 2 | 0.1% |
| Bur Dubai | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Satwa | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Jaddaf | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hatta | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed optometrist 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.