Dubai Healthcare City

DHCC · Dubai · regulator DHCC Authority / DHCR · Civil law

Specialised healthcare free zone for clinical, medical and wellness businesses.

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Licence cost

Commercial licence (starting)

From AED 14,999/year

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Registration & fees

Initial application

AED 3,100 one-time

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Visa cost

Employment residence visa (3 yr)

AED 3,200 per visa

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Minimum capital

Minimum share capital

AED 50,000 service / AED 300,000 clinics

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Timeline

Setup timeline

~3–6 weeks

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Activities

Popular activities

Clinics, hospitals, pharma trading, medical consultancy, wellness

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Needs separate approval

Beyond the commercial licence, healthcare facilities must obtain a Clinical Operating Permit via the Facility Licensing Department pre-operational assessment before operating.

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Scope

Dubai Healthcare City is a healthcare & wellness free zone — hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, retail, F&B and consultancies; DHCC Authority issues the commercial licences.

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