Allied Health Professionals
Respiratory Therapist: Workforce Profile
171 Licensed · 5 per 100K · 12 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for respiratory therapist 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.
171
Total licensed
5
Per 100K pop.
75%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
12
Areas covered
80%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 5 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 12 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 75% FTL rate is high, suggesting many respiratory therapist professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
128
75%
REG (Registered)
43
25%
Top Facilities for Respiratory Therapist
The largest single employer holds 29% of all respiratory therapist professionals in Dubai. This high concentration suggests market power concentrated in a few facilities.
| # | Facility | Respiratory Therapist Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 50 | 2,675 |
| 2 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 15 | 1,107 |
| 3 | Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital FZ-LLC | 13 | 988 |
| 4 | Fakeeh University Hospital | 6 | 635 |
| 5 | Prime Hospital L.L.C | 4 | 526 |
| 6 | Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC | 4 | 482 |
| 7 | Latifa Hospital - Dubai Health | 4 | 874 |
| 8 | Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital FZ-LLC | 3 | 541 |
| 9 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 3 | 895 |
| 10 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 3 | 838 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 80% of respiratory therapist professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Jaddaf). This high concentration may create access barriers for patients in peripheral areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 69 | 40.4% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 17 | 9.9% |
| Al Jaddaf | 13 | 7.6% |
| Al Barsha | 7 | 4.1% |
| Al Garhoud | 5 | 2.9% |
| Deira | 3 | 1.8% |
| Jumeirah | 2 | 1.2% |
| Al Mamzar | 2 | 1.2% |
| Al Safa | 2 | 1.2% |
| Bur Dubai | 1 | 0.6% |
| Al Nahda | 1 | 0.6% |
| Mirdif | 1 | 0.6% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed respiratory therapist 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.