Allied Health Professionals
Physiotherapist: Workforce Profile
3,563 Licensed · 97 per 100K · 27 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for physiotherapist 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.
3,563
Total licensed
97
Per 100K pop.
60%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
27
Areas covered
53%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 97 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~50 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 60% FTL rate is high, suggesting many physiotherapist professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
2,155
60%
REG (Registered)
1,408
40%
Top Facilities for Physiotherapist
The largest single employer holds 1% of all physiotherapist professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Physiotherapist Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 43 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 39 | 1,012 |
| 3 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 31 | 1,107 |
| 4 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 27 | 929 |
| 5 | Saudi German Hospital | 25 | 818 |
| 6 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 25 | 1,638 |
| 7 | Center For Rehabilitation & Readiness Enhancement | 23 | 30 |
| 8 | Medcare Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation Centre | 21 | 21 |
| 9 | Dubai Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation center- Dubai Health | 18 | 48 |
| 10 | Fakeeh University Hospital | 17 | 635 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 53% of physiotherapist professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Oud Metha). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 109 | 3.1% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 103 | 2.9% |
| Oud Metha | 99 | 2.8% |
| Al Safa | 54 | 1.5% |
| Deira | 43 | 1.2% |
| Jumeirah | 27 | 0.8% |
| Mirdif | 23 | 0.6% |
| Al Garhoud | 19 | 0.5% |
| Al Jaddaf | 18 | 0.5% |
| Al Mamzar | 14 | 0.4% |
| Hatta | 12 | 0.3% |
| Bur Dubai | 10 | 0.3% |
| Al Qusais | 9 | 0.3% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 8 | 0.2% |
| Al Nahda | 8 | 0.2% |
| Al Wasl | 5 | 0.1% |
| Motor City | 4 | 0.1% |
| Al Karama | 3 | 0.1% |
| Al Rashidiya | 3 | 0.1% |
| Al Sufouh | 3 | 0.1% |
| Dubai Marina | 2 | 0.1% |
| Al Warqa | 2 | 0.1% |
| Business Bay | 2 | 0.1% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 2 | 0.1% |
| International City | 2 | 0.1% |
| Jebel Ali | 1 | 0.0% |
| Dubai Sports City | 1 | 0.0% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed physiotherapist 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.