Dubai Healthcare City

Dubai · DHCC Authority · Est. 2002

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) is a specialized free zone dedicated exclusively to healthcare, medical, education, and wellness operations, governed by the Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA). Packages start from AED 57,500, supporting up to 3 visa allocations and moderate banking access. DHCC is designed specifically for regulated clinical and non-clinical healthcare providers, research facilities, and medical consultations seeking an established clinical ecosystem.

From

AED 26,800

Year 1 (estimated)

0 Visa Executive Desk Package

AED 57,500

FZ-LLC · Executive Desk · 0 visas

Renews at AED 52,450

1 Visa Executive Desk Package

AED 61,658

FZ-LLC · Executive Desk · 1 visa

Renews at AED 55,130

2 Visa Executive Desk Package

AED 65,817

FZ-LLC · Executive Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 57,810

3 Visa Private Office Package

AED 94,975

FZ-LLC · Private Office · 3 visas

Renews at AED 85,490

Advisory Estimate

AED 26,800

— · 0 visas

Renews at AED 17,000

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How much does it cost to set up in DHCC?

The cheapest published package for Dubai Healthcare City is Advisory Estimate at AED 26,800 for Year 1, renewing at AED 17,000. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

How long does DHCC setup take?

Typical processing time is 3–10 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.

Is banking easy to set up with a DHCC licence?

Banking difficulty for DHCC is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Wio Bank, Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAKBANK.

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