Physicians & Doctors

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery: Workforce Profile

518 Licensed · 14 per 100K · 11 Areas Covered

Workforce intelligence for plastic & cosmetic surgery 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.

518

Total licensed

14

Per 100K pop.

80%

FTL rate

39%

Consultant ratio

11

Areas covered

56%

Top 3 area conc.

Supply Assessment

With 14 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 11 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 80% FTL rate is high, suggesting many plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals operate independently or run private practices.

FTL (Full Trade License)

412

80%

REG (Registered)

106

20%

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

316

Consultants

202

Consultant Ratio

39%

Balanced seniority pipeline

Top Facilities for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

The largest single employer holds 7% of all plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.

Geographic Distribution

Concentration index: 56% of plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Deira, Al Barsha). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.

Geographic Gaps

Areas in Dubai with zero licensed plastic & cosmetic surgery professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.

JumeirahDubai MarinaBur DubaiAl KaramaJebel AliAl WarqaAl RashidiyaMotor CityPalm JumeirahAl Mankhool

Related

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.