Physicians & Doctors

Radiology: Workforce Profile

365 Licensed · 10 per 100K · 18 Areas Covered

Workforce intelligence for radiology 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.

365

Total licensed

10

Per 100K pop.

81%

FTL rate

30%

Consultant ratio

18

Areas covered

54%

Top 3 area conc.

Supply Assessment

With 10 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 18 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 81% FTL rate is high, suggesting many radiology professionals operate independently or run private practices.

FTL (Full Trade License)

295

81%

REG (Registered)

70

19%

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

255

Consultants

110

Consultant Ratio

30%

Balanced seniority pipeline

Top Facilities for Radiology

The largest single employer holds 4% of all radiology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.

Geographic Distribution

Concentration index: 54% of radiology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.

AreaCount% of Specialty
Al Barsha359.6%
Oud Metha287.7%
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)195.2%
Al Safa164.4%
Deira154.1%
Al Garhoud71.9%
Jumeirah51.4%
Al Qusais51.4%
Al Mamzar41.1%
Al Nahda41.1%
Hatta41.1%
Bur Dubai30.8%
Motor City20.5%
Al Karama10.3%
Umm Suqeim10.3%
Al Quoz10.3%
Mirdif10.3%
Al Jaddaf10.3%

Geographic Gaps

Areas in Dubai with zero licensed radiology professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)Dubai MarinaJebel AliAl WarqaAl RashidiyaPalm JumeirahAl MankhoolAl WaslBusiness BayDubai Silicon Oasis

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.