DHA-Licensed Doctors in Dubai โ 2574+ Verified Specialists
Find a doctor licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) โ the sole regulatory body for healthcare practitioners in Dubai. Every doctor on this page is DHA-verified, with their license number on their profile and a direct link to verify it on dha.gov.ae.
How to Verify a DHA License (60 Seconds)
- 1Go to dha.gov.ae/services
- 2Click "Verify Healthcare Professional License"
- 3Search by the doctor's name or DHA license number (visible on every Tabibfi doctor profile)
- 4A valid license shows the doctor's specialty, license category and expiry date
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a DHA-licensed doctor in Dubai?
On Tabibfi we list 2574+ DHA-licensed doctors in Dubai across 35 specialties. Filter by specialty, language, gender and insurance. Every doctor shows a DHA license badge โ click it to verify on dha.gov.ae.
What is a DHA license?
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is the sole licensing body for healthcare practitioners in the Emirate of Dubai. Every doctor, nurse, dentist, pharmacist and allied health professional practicing privately in Dubai must hold a valid DHA license. Practicing without one is a criminal offense in Dubai.
How do I verify a DHA license?
1. Go to dha.gov.ae/services. 2. Click "Verify Healthcare Professional License". 3. Search by name or license number. 4. A valid license shows specialty, license category, and expiry date.
Are DHA doctors covered by my insurance?
Most DHA-licensed doctors are part of major UAE insurance networks (Daman, AXA Gulf, Mednet, Cigna, MetLife, NGIC). Each doctor profile on Tabibfi shows which insurance networks they accept. Always confirm coverage with your insurer before booking.
What is the difference between DHA, DoH and MOHAP licenses?
DHA licenses doctors in Dubai. DoH (Department of Health) licenses doctors in Abu Dhabi. MOHAP (Ministry of Health and Prevention) licenses doctors in the Northern Emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain). Each authority operates an independent verification portal.
Other UAE Licensing Authorities
Data verified against the Dubai Health Authority database. Last updated: May 2026.