Dubai Home Healthcare Facilities Increase 22.7% in First Half of 2026
Dubai Home Healthcare Facilities Rise 22.7% in First Half of 2026
Dubai's home healthcare sector recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, with the number of licensed facilities increasing by 22.7 per cent to 249, compared with 203 during the same period in 2025.
According to a report by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the increase reflects the growing availability of healthcare services delivered at patients' homes, offering an alternative to receiving treatment at hospitals and clinics.
Dubai's Healthcare Sector Continues to Expand
The report showed that the total number of licensed healthcare facilities in Dubai rose by 7 per cent to 5,931 in the first half of 2026, up from 5,541 a year earlier.
The number of licensed healthcare professionals also increased. Dubai had 70,566 licensed professionals during the period, compared with 66,277 in the first half of 2025, representing growth of 6.5 per cent.
Of the total healthcare workforce, 47,927 were women and 22,639 were men. Obstetrics and gynaecology recorded the highest growth among medical specialties, followed by paediatrics and dermatology.
Pharmacies and Other Medical Facilities Grow
The DHA report also highlighted growth in other areas of healthcare. The number of pharmacies increased by 6.8 per cent to 1,794.
Complementary and alternative medicine centres grew from 99 to 107, an increase of 8.1 per cent. Medical complexes and optical centres increased by 9.9 per cent to 1,903, compared with 1,731 in the same period last year.
DHA Director General Dr Alawi Alsheikh-Ali said the expansion reflected the development of Dubai's healthcare system and its ability to respond to community needs. He also highlighted the importance of attracting skilled professionals and maintaining a regulatory and investment environment that supports quality healthcare.
Healthcare Inspections Increase
Regulatory oversight also expanded during the first half of 2026. The DHA conducted 5,378 inspection and monitoring visits, up 36.3 per cent compared with the same period in 2025.
These included 3,154 on-site visits and 2,224 remote inspections and audits. Compliance with regulatory standards among healthcare facilities rose to 80 per cent, compared with 75 per cent in the first half of the previous year.
The growth in home healthcare services, the expansion of the medical workforce and increased inspections highlight the continued development of Dubai's healthcare sector.
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