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Setup your healthcare, wellnes or healthcare support in Dubai DHCC. Book a Free Consultation.
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) brings healthcare providers, education institutions, wellness businesses and supporting services together within a specialised Dubai free zone. It offers opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical businesses, with 100% foreign ownership.
Your setup requirements depend on what your business will actually do. Opening a patient-facing clinic involves different premises, staffing and approval requirements from establishing a healthcare consultancy or support company.
Dahhan Business Services can assist with:
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Explore business categories that contribute to Dubai Healthcare City’s healthcare and wellness community.
Establish an approved patient-facing facility, subject to the relevant healthcare permissions, professional licensing and premises requirements.
Explore approved activities such as healthcare consultancy, management and recruitment that support medical providers and related organisations.
Develop an eligible business supporting healthcare education, professional training or research, subject to activity-specific approvals.
Consider approved wellness, retail, hospitality and other services supporting DHCC’s working and visiting community.
Ownership, infrastructure and industry connections in one location.
DHCC combines free zone ownership benefits with premises and a business community centred on healthcare.
Retain full ownership of your eligible clinical or non-clinical company, giving you control over its direction and development.
Explore clinical units, commercial offices, retail spaces and executive workspaces according to your approved business activity.
Build your presence within a community of healthcare providers and supporting businesses, with opportunities to develop relevant professional relationships.


How Much Will Your Setup Cost?
The cost of setting up a business in Dubai Healthcare City depends on your selected activities, company structure, premises and visa requirements. Your budget should account for application and registration fees, commercial licensing, workspace rental and any document preparation or attestation charges.
Clinical facilities may also require investment in fit-out, equipment, healthcare approvals, inspections and professional licensing. Dahhan Business Services can provide an itemised quotation based on your proposed services, facility needs and staffing plans. Book a free consultation with our experts to get a free quote.
Key Requirements for Setting Up a DHCC Free Zone
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Identify your clinical or non-clinical activities and confirm the licensing requirements before starting your application.
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Choose an FZ-LLC, a branch of a UAE company or a foreign company branch to suit your business plans.
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Select clinical facilities or commercial workspace that meets the requirements of your approved activities.
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Complete commercial registration and obtain any additional healthcare, facility or professional approvals required before operating.
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Which company structures are available in DHCC?

DHCC’s published framework includes a Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC), a branch of a UAE company or establishment, and a branch of a foreign company.
Can I own 100% of my DHCC company?

Yes. DHCC allows full foreign ownership for eligible clinical and non-clinical businesses, subject to the requirements for the selected activities.
How long does the DHCC Free Zone application process take?

DHCC publishes an initial approval timeframe of 3–10 working days, subject to the activities and fulfilment of requirements. Full registration and operational readiness take additional time, particularly where clinical facilities and inspections are involved
Is DHCC limited to clinics and hospitals?

No. Approved non-clinical activities also cover areas such as healthcare support, education, wellness, retail and hospitality. Your precise activity must be checked for eligibility.
What type of premises will I need?

Your premises must suit your approved activities. Clinical businesses need appropriate healthcare facilities, while eligible non-clinical businesses may use commercial offices or other approved workspaces.
Can I start treating patients once my company is registered?

No. Company registration and a commercial licence do not, by themselves, authorise clinical practice. The required healthcare licences, facility permissions and professional approvals must also be obtained.
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One-line description: Select a registration structure based on whether you are launching a new company or expanding an existing organisation.
A Free Zone Limited Liability Company provides a separate company structure for a new DHCC business. Existing organisations can consider a branch of a UAE company or a foreign company.
The choice affects the corporate documents required and the relationship between the DHCC operation and its shareholders or parent company. Confirm the structure alongside your intended activities before preparing the application.
One-line description: Plan company formation and healthcare approvals together so your business can progress towards lawful operation.
Commercial registration establishes your business within DHCC. A clinical project must also satisfy the healthcare requirements relevant to its proposed services.
Dubai Law No. 16 of 2024 requires relevant DHA licences and permits for healthcare activities within DHCC, alongside applicable DHCA approvals. Your project plan should account for premises, professional credentials and any inspections or other conditions required before opening.
One-line description: Build a realistic launch schedule around document readiness, premises preparation and authority reviews.
The published initial approval timeframe is one stage of the process. Your overall schedule also depends on:
Confirm these stages before committing to an opening date.
One-line description: Understand the expected charges and service scope before committing to your setup.
Share your proposed activities, shareholder details, preferred premises and visa requirements. Dahhan Business Services can prepare an itemised quotation identifying the applicable authority charges, consultancy services and additional expenses.
For a clinical business, include your planned specialties and facility requirements so the quotation can account for the wider setup process.
One-line description: Move forward with a practical understanding of the company, premises and approval requirements for your DHCC project.
Whether you are planning a clinical facility, healthcare support company or eligible wellness business, the first step is to confirm how your activities fit within DHCC.
Dahhan Business Services helps you organise the application requirements, coordinate submissions and understand the next steps towards establishing your business. Ready to Establish Your Business in DHCC? Tell us your proposed activities, premises needs and visa requirements to receive personalised setup guidance and an itemised quotation.