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Topic Summary
Understand What the License Actually Covers
Activity code 8620.75 permits outpatient specialist consultation, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, minor procedures, chronic-care management, and preventive screening within obstetrics and gynecology. Hospitals with inpatient beds, standalone diagnostic labs, and general practice clinics fall under separate activity codes.
Choose Meydan Free Zone for Ownership Benefits
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone grants 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income, and full profit repatriation. The fully digital licensing process also makes it a faster and more cost-effective entry route compared to many mainland options.
Secure DHA Third-Party Approval Before Trading
This activity requires Dubai Health Authority review and clearance of your facility, operational model, staffing, and regulatory documentation before a trade license is issued. Planning for this approval stage early prevents costly delays in your launch timeline.
Tap Into Dubai's Rapidly Growing Patient Base
Dubai's population exceeds 3.6 million today and is projected to reach 5.8 million by 2040, creating sustained demand for specialist outpatient services. Mandatory health insurance further supports consistent, insurance-funded patient throughput for licensed specialist clinics.
Position Within a Strategic Healthcare Market
The UAE has designated healthcare as a national priority under We the UAE 2031, with explicit targets for capacity expansion, quality standards, and medical tourism growth. Specialist obstetric and gynecology clinics benefit directly from this policy environment and the referral networks it supports.
Know Which Operators This Opportunity Suits
The setup pathway is designed for specialist physicians establishing private practice, healthcare investors deploying capital into outpatient infrastructure, and international clinic brands entering the Dubai market. Each group benefits from the free zone structure's ownership and tax advantages.
How to Start Obstetric and Gynecology Clinic in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
An obstetric and gynecology clinic, the licensed outpatient facility providing specialist consultation, diagnosis, and treatment within the obstetric and gynecology discipline, serves a growing patient base in Dubai.¹
Dubai's population of over 3.6 million, projected to reach 5.8 million by 2040,³ combined with mandatory health insurance and a strong medical tourism positioning, drives sustained demand for specialist obstetric and gynecology outpatient services.
For operators, a obstetric and gynecology clinic benefits from specialist referral networks, insurance-funded patient throughput, and premium positioning within DHA's quality and accreditation framework.²
That sustained demand for quality healthcare, specialist capacity, and population growth is exactly where the opportunity lies.
Sources: Dubai Health Authority. Strategic Plan and Healthcare Statistics, UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention. National Health Strategy, Dubai Media Office. Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan
The UAE has positioned healthcare as a strategic priority under We the UAE 2031, with explicit targets for capacity expansion, quality, Emiratisation, and medical tourism.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| Specialist physicians | Consultants and specialists establishing a licensed private practice or specialist clinic in Dubai. |
| Healthcare investors | Groups deploying capital into outpatient and specialist clinic infrastructure in Dubai. |
| International clinic brands | Global healthcare and clinic franchises establishing a licensed Dubai operation. |
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.
8620.75 - Obstetric & Gynecology Clinic
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed obstetric and gynecology clinic providing outpatient consultation, diagnosis, and treatment services.
That covers specialist consultation, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and outpatient procedures within the obstetric and gynecology discipline, delivered under DHA licensing and quality standards.¹
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Specialist Consultation | Expert assessment. Outpatient consultation, diagnosis, and treatment planning within obstetric and gynecology. |
| Diagnostic Services | Investigation. Specialist diagnostic assessment, testing, and imaging within obstetric and gynecology. |
| Outpatient Procedures | Interventional. Minor and intermediate outpatient procedures within obstetric and gynecology. |
| Chronic-Care Management | Ongoing care. Long-term outpatient management of chronic obstetric and gynecology conditions. |
| Preventive and Screening | Early detection. Screening, risk assessment, and preventive care within obstetric and gynecology. |
There are some things this activity does not cover. Hospitals with inpatient beds fall under hospital activity codes. Standalone diagnostic laboratories and imaging centres are classified separately.
General practice without specialist obstetric and gynecology focus falls under general clinic codes.
In short: if you are operating a licensed outpatient obstetric and gynecology clinic, you are in. If you are running a hospital, a general practice, or a diagnostic lab, you are not.
Third-Party Approval
This business activity requires third-party approval before the trade license is issued. In practice, your facility, 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.
