How quickly you can move to the UAE and start practising medicine depends on various factors. On average it takes 6 to 12 months. We discuss exactly how much time you will need to relocate to Dubai and start working as a doctor during a personal consultation.
A doctor's salary depends on their specialty, category and work experience. There is no set minimum wage in the Emirates, but a doctor's starting salary in Dubai is $5,000.
Already during the licensing process we help you put together a CV, advise you on how to apply for vacancies and pass interviews, and help with job placement once your documents are ready.
To become a doctor in the Emirates you do not need to study at university again — you can work with your existing degree. However, you will need to gather documents, legalise your degree and pass the exam.
A GP is a general practitioner who treats a wide range of conditions and handles prevention as well as primary diagnosis. After obtaining a GP license, you can work as a GP within your own narrow specialty (therapist, cardiologist, cosmetologist, endocrinologist, neurologist, etc.).
Earning potential: On average, general practitioners in Dubai earn from $5 000.
Education and specialty requirements: graduate from a medical university, complete an internship, and have two years of experience after finishing it. The internship can be replaced with two additional years of practice — in other words, a university degree plus four years of experience.
The GP preparation course is taught by Khadi Tseloeva, pediatrician, DHA-licensed GP.
A GD (General Dentist) is a specialist who provides the full range of dental services, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the teeth and oral cavity.
The average income of a General Dentist in the UAE starts at $6000–8000 and grows with experience in the region. You can boost your income further by obtaining a privilege in implantology, which opens the door to performing more complex and higher-paid procedures.
Education and specialty requirements: To obtain the license, you need a dental degree, completion of an internship program, 2 years of experience, and a successful pass of the licensing exams.
A Beauty Therapist (BT) license in the UAE allows specialists to work in aesthetic services, performing a wide range of procedures including peels, cleansing, skincare, hair removal, massage, and permanent makeup. It's one of the most in-demand beauty professions because it doesn't involve injectable procedures — something highly valued among the local population.
Earning potential: A Beauty Therapist's salary in Dubai can range from $4 000 to $8 000 per month depending on experience, place of work (salon, spa, or clinic), and qualifications.
Education and specialty requirements: to obtain a Beauty Therapist license in Dubai, you need a diploma or certificate from a one-year program in cosmetology or aesthetic medicine at an accredited institution, plus a minimum of 1 year of experience in the beauty field.
A doctor with a Specialist license is a highly qualified professional whose license opens the door to working at leading clinics, managing complex cases, performing surgeries, and consulting at a world-class level.
Earning potential: A Specialist earns from $10 000 per month.
Education and specialty requirements: Obtaining a specialist license requires extensive postgraduate training (a minimum 3-year residency) and 3 years of experience in the specialty after completing the residency. For specialists from CIS countries, a diploma from a three-year full-time postgraduate program, a subsequent PhD in Medicine, and 3 years of experience after obtaining PhD status are accepted.
With Relocate Med, doctors in the following specialties prepare for the exam: cardiologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, pediatricians, ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, urologists, and neurologists.
Registered Nurses (RNs) in the UAE are valued in both hospitals and outpatient clinics and are highly sought-after specialists.
A nurse's average income in Dubai ranges from $2000 to $4000, depending on experience and place of work. The salary of a nurse or aesthetician in cosmetology can exceed $4000.
