DHA License Fees in Dubai 2026 — Complete Breakdown

If you are planning to practise medicine or open a clinic in Dubai, the first question is always the same: how much do DHA license fees actually cost in 2026? This guide breaks down every fee — professional, facility, DataFlow, Prometric, malpractice insurance and renewal — with the real numbers we use every day at Spectronix Consultancy.

1. DHA Professional License Fees (2026)

| Profession | All-in Cost (AED) | |---|---| | General Practitioner | 6,500 – 9,500 | | Specialist Doctor | 8,500 – 12,500 | | Consultant Doctor | 11,000 – 16,000 | | Dentist | 7,500 – 11,000 | | Registered Nurse | 3,500 – 5,500 | | Pharmacist | 6,500 – 9,000 | | Allied / Technician | 3,500 – 5,500 |

These ranges include DataFlow primary source verification (~AED 950), the Prometric exam (AED 525), DHA evaluation (AED 220), license issuance (AED 1,020) and our processing fee.

2. DHA Facility License Fees

| Facility | DHA Fee Range (AED) | |---|---| | Single Specialty Clinic | 25,000 – 45,000 | | Polyclinic / Multi-Specialty | 55,000 – 95,000 | | Day Surgical Center | 110,000 – 180,000 | | Dental Clinic | 28,000 – 48,000 |

Facility fees vary with location (DHCC vs mainland Dubai), built-up area, and number of specialties.

3. DHA License Renewal Fees

Professional renewal: AED 1,020 + AED 220 evaluation, annually. Facility renewal: AED 5,000 – 15,000 depending on category. Late renewal penalty: AED 250/month.

4. Hidden Costs Most Guides Skip

• Document attestation (MOFA + embassy): AED 800 – 2,500
• Malpractice insurance: AED 1,500 – 4,000/year for GPs
• Trade license (mainland clinic): AED 15,000 – 50,000
• Medical director appointment: AED 10,000 – 25,000
• Per-staff licensing for nurses/receptionists: AED 3,000 – 8,000 each

5. How to Reduce DHA License Costs

1. Bundle professional + facility licensing in a single application.
2. Use DHCC freezone if you do not need an Arabic-speaking medical director.
3. Apply for staff licenses in a batch — saves on per-application processing.
4. Get DataFlow verification right the first time (rejections cost AED 950 each).

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