Physicians & Doctors
Pediatrics: Workforce Profile
1,222 Licensed · 33 per 100K · 25 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for pediatrics 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.
1,222
Total licensed
33
Per 100K pop.
70%
FTL rate
25%
Consultant ratio
25
Areas covered
49%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 33 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~25 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 70% FTL rate is high, suggesting many pediatrics professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
854
70%
REG (Registered)
368
30%
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
916
Consultants
306
Consultant Ratio
25%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for Pediatrics
The largest single employer holds 9% of all pediatrics professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Pediatrics Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital FZ-LLC | 116 | 988 |
| 2 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 28 | 1,012 |
| 3 | Graduate Medical Education- Dubai Health | 27 | 736 |
| 4 | Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital (Br of Medcare Hospital LLC) | 19 | 373 |
| 5 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 19 | 838 |
| 6 | Latifa Hospital - Dubai Health | 16 | 874 |
| 7 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 16 | 1,107 |
| 8 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 15 | 929 |
| 9 | Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital FZ-LLC | 15 | 541 |
| 10 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 15 | 895 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 49% of pediatrics professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Jaddaf, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Barsha). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jaddaf | 117 | 9.6% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 73 | 6.0% |
| Al Barsha | 68 | 5.6% |
| Al Safa | 58 | 4.7% |
| Oud Metha | 45 | 3.7% |
| Deira | 32 | 2.6% |
| Al Garhoud | 24 | 2.0% |
| Al Nahda | 18 | 1.5% |
| Al Qusais | 16 | 1.3% |
| Jumeirah | 14 | 1.1% |
| Hatta | 12 | 1.0% |
| Bur Dubai | 9 | 0.7% |
| Mirdif | 6 | 0.5% |
| Motor City | 5 | 0.4% |
| Al Warqa | 4 | 0.3% |
| Al Mamzar | 4 | 0.3% |
| International City | 4 | 0.3% |
| Al Karama | 3 | 0.2% |
| Al Sufouh | 3 | 0.2% |
| Dubai Marina | 2 | 0.2% |
| Al Rashidiya | 2 | 0.2% |
| Business Bay | 2 | 0.2% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 2 | 0.2% |
| Dubai Sports City | 2 | 0.2% |
| Palm Jumeirah | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed pediatrics 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.