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Start a Company in Dubai Healthcare City
57,500AED
From
2002
Established
400
Partners
3
Max Visas
Moderate
Banking
Business Overview
Dubai Healthcare City in Brief
About DHCC
- Founded in 2002, Dubai's dedicated free zone for wellness and healthcare, overseen by DHCA/DHCR
- Suits regulated businesses in medicine, wellness, research and education, not cheap general-purpose setups
- An ecosystem of over 400 partners and 168 clinical facilities
Who Should Consider It?
- Healthcare providers and clinics
- Healthcare, wellness and medical consulting brands
- Providers of medical training and education
Visa Details
- Quota: up to 3 visas on standard business-centre products; 2 with an executive desk, 3 with an executive office
- Timing: 3-10 working days; a full company setup usually needs 3-6 weeks, and more for clinical operators
- Renewal: AED 2,080 for 1 year, with 3-year terms also offered
- Available visas: Investor, Employment, Partner and Dependent
- Investor AED 3,558 · Employee AED 3,558 · Dependant AED 2,350
- Medical test: AED 450 standard or AED 1,100 VIP · Emirates ID typing: AED 390
Banking
- Level of difficulty: Moderate
- Works with RAKBANK, Mashreq, Emirates NBD and Wio Bank
- Allow 2-6 weeks; healthcare activities, zero-visa set-ups and non-resident owners attract tougher checks
Key Features
- Office needed: Yes, you must hold a lease when setting up
- Multiple shareholders: Yes, corporate or individual
- Digital portal: Yes, Masaar provides e-services
- Co-working space: Yes, via DHCX
- Audit needed: Yes, audited financial statements at renewal
- Not available: crypto, dual licence, mainland trading or a free zone to mainland route
Capital and Payments
- Non-clinical FZ-LLCs need at least AED 50,000 paid up and clinical FZ-LLCs AED 300,000; branches face no minimum
- 2026 support: no late-renewal penalties or reinstatement fees on eligible renewals made from 1 April to 30 June 2026, and instalments allowed until 30 September 2026
Specialist Ecosystems
- DHCX business centre and accelerator
- Combined research, education and healthcare cluster
- Phase 2 expansion for wellness and mixed use
Latest News
- Apr 2026: Zentral named sole operator of DHCX, the zone's coworking platform and business centre
- Apr 2026: Commitments reached 58% of Phase 2 projects, worth AED 5.4 billion, and infrastructure is as much as 80% finished
- Apr 2026: Temporary relief for businesses removed late-renewal and reinstatement penalties and offered instalments
- Oct 2025: An AED 1.5 billion development plan was revealed, featuring an office building rated LEED Platinum
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Why DHCC?
Why Dubai Healthcare City Stands Out
Sector-Specific Regulator
DHCA/DHCR is an independent regulator designed around wellness, research, education and healthcare.
Commercial Licence Costs
A commercial licence for non-clinical activity is still AED 15,000, on top of a AED 1,550 application fee and AED 3,500 for registration.
DHCX Offices
Executive coworking desks start at AED 35,000 annually, and private offices at AED 60,000.
Simple Visa Allowances
You get 2 visas with an executive desk and 3 with an executive office.
Published Visa Fees
An in-country 1-year visa package starts at AED 3,558, and renewing costs AED 2,080.
Rich Ecosystem
Over 400 partners and 168 clinical facilities.
Phase 2 Growth
Commitments cover 58% of Phase 2 projects, valued at AED 5.4 billion.
2026 Support Measures
Eligible renewals can pay in instalments, and late-renewal and reinstatement penalties are waived.
Packages & Pricing
Dubai Healthcare City Pricing and Packages
Executive Desk with 0 Visa
AED 20,650 licence · Executive desk · Roughly AED 52,450 to renew (AED 35,000 for the desk, AED 15,600 for licence and permit, AED 1,850 for the establishment card).
0 visas
Executive Desk with 1 Visa
AED 20,650 licence · Executive desk · Roughly AED 55,130 to renew, covering insurance and the visa renewal.
1 visa
Executive Desk with 2 Visas
AED 20,650 licence · Executive desk · Roughly AED 57,810 to renew.
2 visas
Private Office with 3 Visas
AED 20,650 licence · Dedicated private office · Roughly AED 85,490 to renew (private office AED 60,000).
3 visas
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