Locations
Healthcare business setup across the UAE
The UAE has no single national health regulator. Each emirate and free zone licenses healthcare businesses separately — DHA governs Dubai, DOH governs Abu Dhabi, MOHAP governs the Northern Emirates, and free zones run their own regimes. MedGrowth sets up and grows clinics in all of them.
Where we work
Wherever you're opening in the UAE
The UAE has no single national health regulator — each emirate and free zone licenses healthcare businesses separately. We set up and grow clinics in all of them.
Dubai
DHA
Abu Dhabi
DOH
Sharjah
MOHAP / SHA
Ajman
MOHAP
Ras Al Khaimah
MOHAP
Fujairah
MOHAP
Umm Al Quwain
MOHAP
Healthcare free zones
Dubai Healthcare City
DHCR
Sharjah Healthcare City
SHCC
DIFC Healthcare
DIFC
| Location | Governing authority | Portal / EMR |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai (mainland) | DHA | Sheryan · NABIDH EMR |
| Dubai Healthcare City | DHCR + DHCA | DHCC systems |
| DIFC | DIFC + DHA/DHCR | DIFC registrar |
| Abu Dhabi | DOH | TAMM · Malaffi EMR |
| Sharjah | MOHAP + SHA / SHCC | Riayati EMR |
| Ajman, Fujairah, RAK, UAQ | MOHAP | Riayati EMR |
How to choose
Choosing your location
- Define your catchment and patient mix — community GP vs medical-tourism brand.
- Pick mainland vs free zone — mainland serves the whole emirate; free zones offer 100% ownership and streamlined setup.
- Confirm the governing authority and its portal, EMR and fee structure.
- Model the numbers with a feasibility study.
- Build and license through one accountable partner.
Ready to choose your location?
Book a free consultation and we'll confirm the right emirate, authority and jurisdiction for your project.
