DHA and MOH facility licensing
Guidance through initial approval, fit-out approval and final inspection, in the correct order.
- Sun–Sat, 8:00–20:00 GST
- Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
INDUSTRY · HEALTHCARE & CLINICS
Healthcare & Clinics Setup in the UAE
DHA and MOH facility licensing, practitioner credentialing and the fit-out approvals that have to happen before a clinic can open its doors.
At a glance
- DHA, MOH and DEDGoverning authority
- Clinics, medical centres, wellnessBest suited to
- Professional plus facility licenceTypical structure
- Includes credentialed staff visasVisa scope
What licensing looks like for healthcare and clinics
Healthcare facilities in Dubai are licensed through the Dubai Health Authority, or the Ministry of Health and Prevention for other emirates, and the process runs in parallel with the standard commercial licence rather than replacing it.
Every practicing clinician needs credentialing before they can be added to the licence, which typically means DataFlow primary source verification of their qualifications and, depending on the role, a DHA licensing exam. This is usually the step that determines how quickly a clinic can actually open.
The premises itself goes through initial approval, then a fit-out approval stage against DHA standards, and a final inspection before the facility licence is issued. Getting the floor plan right before construction starts avoids expensive rework later.
What We Handle
What we handle for healthcare businesses
Practitioner credentialing
DataFlow verification and licensing exam coordination for every clinician joining the facility.
Fit-out approval sequencing
Floor plans reviewed against DHA standards before construction, not after.
Medical staff visa processing
Visa applications for credentialed practitioners handled alongside their licensing file.
Requirements
What you will need to begin
Passport copies of owners and practicing clinicians
Practitioner qualifications, attested and ready for DataFlow verification
Facility floor plan for fit-out approval
Proposed trade names, in order of preference
DHA or MOH facility licence application
Practitioner licensing exam scheduling, where required
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