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How to open a medical clinic in Dubai

A plan for opening a medical or aesthetic clinic in Dubai: licensing, premises, team, equipment, and budget.

Author: Svetlana Tataurova · Updated: 2026-09-04

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Company license and medical permit

A clinic must determine the legal structure, activities, and sector-specific permits for the facility and its practitioners. The list of procedures is finalized before selecting premises.

Premises and technical design

Layout, engineering systems, sanitary areas, and equipment must comply with regulatory requirements. Renovating before the preliminary review of the design carries the risk of rework.

Team and finances

The budget includes doctors and medical staff, equipment, insurance, consumables, marketing, and a reserve for the client-acquisition period.

Launch without downtime

Licensing, construction, hiring, and marketing should follow a single schedule so that rent and salaries do not start long before the clinic can accept patients.

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