Other human health activities, the licensed provision of health services delivered outside hospital and medical-practice settings, cover a broad range of paramedical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency-support functions in Dubai.¹
This activity encompasses dental paramedical personnel, diagnostic laboratories, blood and organ banks, ambulance transport, and physical rehabilitation services. Each sub-segment is driven by distinct demand factors, from laboratory test volumes to emergency-response requirements.
For operators, allied and specialist health services offer focused, high-throughput operational models with strong referral networks and recurring service demand.²
That sustained demand for quality healthcare, specialist capacity, and population growth is exactly where the opportunity lies.
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
Specialist physicians
Profile
Consultants and specialists establishing a licensed private practice or specialist clinic in Dubai.
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.
8690 - Other Human Health Activities
Under this activity, you are in the business of providing licensed health services that fall outside hospital and medical-practice classifications.
That covers dental paramedical services, medical laboratories, blood and organ banks, ambulance transport, and physical rehabilitation, delivered under DHA licensing and quality standards.¹
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Dental Paramedical | Dental hygienists and therapists. Licensed dental hygiene, therapy, and school dental nursing services. |
| Medical Laboratories | Diagnostics. X-ray, imaging, blood analysis, and pathology laboratory services. |
| Blood and Organ Banks | Storage and supply. Blood collection, storage, sperm banks, and transplant organ banking. |
| Ambulance Transport | Emergency and non-emergency. Patient transport by road, air, or other modes during medical emergencies. |
| Rehabilitation | Physical medicine. Physical medicine and rehabilitation centre services. |
There are some things this activity does not cover. Hospital inpatient services and outpatient medical-practice consultations fall under their respective activity codes.
Pharmaceutical retail, medical-device supply, and health insurance are classified under separate codes.
In short: if you are providing licensed allied health, laboratory, emergency-transport, or rehabilitation services, you are in. If you are operating a hospital, a medical practice, or a pharmacy, you are not.
Third-Party Approval
This business activity requires third-party approval before the trade licence 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.
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
