Dubai Health Authority facility licence authorising a healthcare premises to provide outpatient medical services. Mandatory before clinic operations.
Healthcare / DHA
Clinic License Dubai
Open your medical clinic in Dubai with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) facility approval and DET healthcare licensing — KPM Global Services manages clinical activity selection, facility standards, and practitioner registration requirements.
- DHA Approved
- Healthcare Licensed
- Facility Compliance
Clinic Setup
Clinic License Dubai
1DHA Plan
2Facility
3Licence
4Operate
DHA approval is mandatory
Healthcare facility licence before operations.
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Overview
Dubai clinic licensing and DHA approval
A clinic licence in Dubai requires Dubai Health Authority (DHA) facility approval as the primary regulatory step, alongside a mainland DET trade licence with healthcare clinic activity codes and compliance with DHA facility standards for medical, dental, or specialised outpatient services.
DHA evaluates clinic category (general practice, dental, dermatology, physiotherapy, etc.), medical director credentials, premises layout, equipment standards, infection control protocols, and insurance requirements before issuing facility licence.
KPM Global Services coordinates DHA Sheryan portal applications, DET licensing, Ejari medical premises, and medical director visa processing for healthcare investors entering the Dubai market.
Who This Is For
Healthcare clinic investors
- General practice and family medicine clinic founders
- Dental and orthodontic clinic operators
- Specialist outpatient clinics — dermatology, ENT, physiotherapy
- International healthcare groups establishing Dubai presence
- Doctors transitioning from employment to clinic ownership
- Diagnostic and day-surgery centre investors
How We Help
Clinic licensing and DHA support
DHA facility application
Prepare and submit healthcare facility licence via DHA Sheryan.
Clinical activity mapping
Align DET licence activities with DHA facility category.
Medical director compliance
Verify DHA-licensed medical director appointment requirements.
Premises standards
Confirm clinic layout meets DHA facility specifications.
DET trade licence
Obtain mainland commercial licence with healthcare activities.
Staff licensing
Coordinate DHA professional licences for clinical staff.
Process
Six steps to clinic licence
- 1
Feasibility
Define clinic specialty, medical director, and premises requirements.
- 2
DHA application
Submit facility licence application with layout and equipment plans.
- 3
Premises fit-out
Build clinic to DHA specifications including infection control areas.
- 4
DHA inspection
Pass DHA facility inspection and receive healthcare facility licence.
- 5
DET licence
Obtain DET trade licence with matching healthcare activities.
- 6
Operational launch
Activate insurance, staff DHA licences, and patient services.
Documents
Clinic licence and DHA documents
- Medical director DHA professional licence and qualifications
- Clinic floor plan and equipment inventory
- Ejari-registered medical commercial tenancy
- Shareholder and manager passport copies
- DHA facility application forms via Sheryan portal
- Malpractice insurance certificate
- Infection control and waste management plan
- Clinical staff CVs and DHA registration documents
Pricing
Clinic setup cost factors
Medical fit-out and DHA compliance dominate clinic investment.
- DHA facility licence and inspection fees
- DET healthcare trade licence and establishment
- Medical-grade premises rent and fit-out
- Clinical equipment and technology investment
- Medical director and clinical staff visas and DHA fees
Clinic setup costs vary widely by specialty. KPM Global Services scopes regulatory fees separately from medical fit-out.
Timeline
Clinic licensing timeline
2–4 weeks
DHA filing
Facility application submitted with preliminary plans.
8–12 weeks
Fit-out
Clinic built to DHA medical facility standards.
2–4 weeks
DHA inspection
Facility inspection and licence issuance.
2–4 weeks
Launch
DET licence, staff registration, and operations begin.
Avoid Mistakes
Clinic licensing mistakes
- Starting clinic fit-out before DHA layout approval
- Appointing medical director without valid DHA licence
- Undersizing waiting and infection control areas per DHA rules
- Operating before DHA facility licence and malpractice insurance active
- Clinical staff practising without individual DHA professional licences
- Choosing premises not zoned for healthcare use
Why KPM
Why Choose KPM Global Services
UAE-focused advisory
Practical guidance on clinic licensing and DHA approval in Dubai from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.
Clear documentation
Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.
Connected services
Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.
No generic templates
Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.
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