A medical spa (medspa) providing physician-supervised aesthetic, anti-ageing, and wellness treatments in a spa setting, serves a growing and policy-driven market in Dubai.¹
Dubai's population growth, ageing demographics, and government commitment to expanded care infrastructure are driving sustained demand for licensed residential and specialist care services.³
For operators, this segment benefits from stable occupancy, insurance and government-funded placements, and DHA regulatory clarity.²
That structural demand for residential care, driven by population growth, ageing demographics, and policy reform, is exactly where the opportunity lies.
The UAE has positioned elderly care, disability support, and mental health as strategic priorities under We the UAE 2031, with explicit targets for quality, capacity, and Emiratisation.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| Care-sector investors | Groups deploying capital into residential care, elderly services, or disability support infrastructure in Dubai. |
| Clinical and care founders | Nurses, therapists, and social-care professionals building licensed residential or community care operations. |
| International care operators | Global care brands, nursing-home chains, and disability-services providers establishing a licensed Dubai presence. |
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone means 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income, full profit repatriation, and a fully digital licensing process, giving you a fast and cost-effective route into the Dubai market.
8710.99 - Medical Spa (Medspa) Center
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed medical spa (medspa) providing physician-supervised aesthetic, anti-ageing, and wellness treatments in a spa setting.
Services are delivered under DHA licensing, with qualified nursing and clinical staff, appropriate facility standards, and ongoing quality oversight.¹
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Nursing Care | 24-hour clinical. Round-the-clock nursing assessment, medication management, and clinical care. |
| Personal Care | Daily living. Assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, and daily personal-care needs. |
| Medical Management | Physician oversight. Ongoing medical review, chronic-disease management, and specialist referral coordination. |
| Rehabilitation | Recovery support. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitative programmes for residents. |
| Social and Recreational | Quality of life. Recreational activities, social engagement, and wellbeing programmes for residents. |
There are some things this activity does not cover. Hospital inpatient services and acute medical treatment fall under hospital codes.
Non-residential outpatient services and community-based social care are classified under separate codes.
In short: if you are operating a licensed medical spa (medspa), you are in. If you are running a hospital, an outpatient clinic, or a non-medical residential facility, you are not.
Third-Party Approval
This business activity requires third-party approval before the trade licence is issued. In practice, your facility, clinical or operational model, staffing, and regulatory documentation must be reviewed and cleared by the relevant authority before licensing.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is exempt from AML compliance requirements.
References
- ¹ Dubai Health Authority. Strategic Plan and Healthcare Statistics — https://www.dha.gov.ae/
- ² UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention. National Health Strategy — https://mohap.gov.ae/en
- ³ Dubai Media Office. Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan — https://u.ae/en/about-the-uae/strategies-initiatives-and-awards/strategies-plans-and-visions/infrastructure/dubai-2040-urban-master-plan
