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Dubai Healthcare City

 Dubai Healthcare City 


DHCC was established in the year 2002 to provide high-end healthcare services and development possibilities for foreign investors. It is a particular area which is dedicated to healthcare excellence and patient care. It is also the first Medical Free Zone in the world. The types of licenses which are available are Service, Industrial and Commercial license. The Healthcare professionals, who work inside DHCC, have to meet rigorous international quality standards to practice in Dubai Healthcare City. DHCC brings together a wealth of services in healthcare, medical education, research, pharmaceutical, medical equipment, wellness and allied support through its strategic partnerships.

DHCC is supervised by the Dubai Healthcare City Authority and has the following departments:

  • The Healthcare Department
  • The Education and Research Department
  • The Regulatory Department
  • The Investment Department

 Facilities and Amenities 


DHCC is committed to further developing it's education offering and providing state-of-the-art education facilities allowing home-grown talent to receive a world class education. Through such programs offered at the Dubai School of Dental Medicine, one of the key institutions that is part of DHCC. 

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
In exercising its mandate to support high-quality education and research at Dubai Healthcare City as provided in Government of Dubai Law No 9 of 2011, DHCA plans to launch the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBR-UMHS) to train healthcare providers.

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Medical Simulation Center
is the first state-of-the-art comprehensive training facility in the region, offering training for healthcare professionals in technical and non-technical skills, in a simulated environment with no risk to patients.

Al Maktoum Medical Library (AMML)
is a state-of-the-art facility that houses the most advanced collection of medical education resources, in print and digital format, unmatched in the Gulf region.

Hamdan Bin Mohammed College Of Dental Medicine
is a homegrown specialist dental College led by world-renowned experts. Setting the standard of excellence in dental care in the region, HBMDC offers 3 year Master of Science degrees in a range of specializations.


 Investment 

Since DHCC is Freezone, it has some advantages for the investors planning to start their Health Care business. Registration of business in DHCC includes several steps and depends on the type of license a company is acquiring such as commercial license, medical license or a service license. The corporations or business owners, who are aiming for DHCC, must have two directors and at least one shareholder. An auditor and a manager to manage the branch in Dubai Healthcare City are the other requirements. Apart from the suggested requirements, the shareholders must live in Dubai, and the company should hold a meeting of shareholders at least once a year. There are also various other rules and regulations for different types of companies, such as limited liability company or a branch of an existing business. A manufacturing license is not issued in DHCC, and only certain operations are allowed to be carried out such as:

  • Supplying Services
  • Providing Consultancy
  • Offering Leisure Services
  • Property Management
  • Hotel Operations
  • Treatment Facilities Centre – Professional license can be issued by the Dubai Healthcare City Authorities.

Some companies apply for Dubai Healthcare City Freezone for a variety of benefits, following is the list which suggests them in an orderly fashion:

  • Foreign investors are allowed own 100% and control the company.
  • Tax-free environment for new set ups
  • Negligible Custom duties
  • Administrative support from the Dubai Healthcare City Authority.
  • Competitive rates for real estate purchases.
  • No trade barriers or capital movement
  • Skilled workforce

Many foreign companies and international ventures get free zone registered in places such as the Dubai Healthcare City with many advantages. Among the many benefits, the prime is that you get an exemption from income tax or any other tax businesses for nearly 15 years period. Besides, there is no fare charged, and companies have full ownership. Companies from Dubai Healthcare City Free Zone are entitled to support from the Government of Dubai and looking for good business opportunities. They can also get qualified to work here for their work.

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