Allied Health Professionals
Speech Therapist: Workforce Profile
553 Licensed · 15 per 100K · 11 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for speech 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.
553
Total licensed
15
Per 100K pop.
74%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
11
Areas covered
46%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 15 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 74% FTL rate is high, suggesting many speech therapist professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
411
74%
REG (Registered)
142
26%
Top Facilities for Speech Therapist
The largest single employer holds 5% of all speech therapist professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 46% of speech therapist professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Jaddaf, Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jaddaf | 5 | 0.9% |
| Jumeirah | 4 | 0.7% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 3 | 0.5% |
| Al Barsha | 3 | 0.5% |
| Oud Metha | 3 | 0.5% |
| Mirdif | 3 | 0.5% |
| Deira | 1 | 0.2% |
| Bur Dubai | 1 | 0.2% |
| Al Nahda | 1 | 0.2% |
| Al Garhoud | 1 | 0.2% |
| Al Safa | 1 | 0.2% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed speech 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.