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Healthcare Clinic in the UAE for Saudi nationals

Medical, dental, physiotherapy or aesthetic clinics and home healthcare services

As a rule, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Dubai mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection entrepreneurs used to have. Dubai is the UAE's commercial capital — trade anywhere in the UAE with a Dubai DET licence, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. Healthcare Clinic in Dubai means medical, dental, physiotherapy or aesthetic clinics and home healthcare services, and it is licensed as a professional activity. In practice, external approvals for healthcare clinic are: DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi) or MOHAP (other emirates).

Why Dubai

Day to day, popular districts for a Dubai mainland office include Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. Among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, which is why local service businesses gravitate here.

How Dubai works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Activity and legal form
    Step 1

    Activity and legal form

    For most clients, we select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, as a rule a LLC or a sole establishment. For opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Saudi founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

  2. Step 2: Trade name and initial approval
    Step 2

    Trade name and initial approval

    GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and obtains sector approvals where needed.

  3. Step 3: Office, MOA and submission
    Step 3

    Office, MOA and submission

    After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). For opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Saudi founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

  4. Step 4: Licence, Chamber and immigration
    Step 4

    Licence, Chamber and immigration

    Crucially, your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.

Documents required

Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Saudi founder.

  • A police clearance certificate from Saudi Arabia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
  • Practitioner licences
  • A bank statement from your Saudi Arabia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
  • Educational certificates attested by the Saudi Arabia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
  • The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
  • A passport issued by Saudi Arabia with at least six months' validity

Pricing

All prices for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Saudi founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Saudi founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

1 Visa Package
AED 15,000
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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3 Visa Package
AED 25,000
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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5 Visa Package
AED 34,000
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Additional visaAED 3,500
Annual renewalAED 12,000

Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.

Why the UAE

Just as important, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Saudi founder predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Saudi founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.

Why GoldenKey

As we tell every client, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Saudi founder happen the same day they are ready. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Saudi founder. Day to day, after your Dubai licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.

Tell us about your plans for opening a healthcare clinic in the UAE as a Saudi founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert my free zone company to a Dubai mainland company?

You cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.

What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?

Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.

How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?

With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) usually issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.

Is healthcare clinic allowed in Dubai?

Yes. Saudi nationals can own 100% of a healthcare clinic in the UAE. {brand} recommends Dubai for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.

Do Saudi nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Dubai?

No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Saudi Arabia with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.

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