Work in Dubai as an Indian Doctor or Nurse
Doctors trained at AIIMS, CMC Vellore or JIPMER, and INC-registered nurses: Dubai hospitals hire Indian talent with DHA license, Prometric exam available in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata without leaving India, sponsored visa and annual return ticket. Bookahospi handles Dataflow, translation and matchmaking before you travel.
Annual salary (tax-free)
€80-180k
Licensing authority
DHA
Work language
English
Dubai for Indian doctors
Indian doctors and nurses registered with the NMC (National Medical Commission) or INC (Indian Nursing Council) look at Dubai for tax-free salaries 3-5x higher, Prometric exams available in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata without leaving India, and the largest expatriate community in the UAE's healthcare sector.
Dubai is one of the best-paid healthcare hubs in the world. Tax-free salaries (0% income tax), premium medical insurance for you and family, hospital-subsidized housing in many cases, annual round-trip ticket home, and a healthcare system combining top-tier infrastructure with cutting-edge tech. Growing Latin American community, especially in Jumeirah and Downtown.
DHA license from India
DHA
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulates medical practice in the emirate of Dubai. To practice you need: DHA license, Dataflow Verification of credentials, Prometric exam or equivalent, and minimum 2 years post-residency clinical experience.
Documents from India
Key documents from India: medical/nursing degree with valid NMC or INC registration, academic transcript, good-conduct certificate from the state medical/nursing council, and 2+ years of documented clinical experience. Bookahospi handles translation, legalisation and Dataflow Verification.
Hospitals in Dubai that hire
Examples from our hospital network. We show hospital profile without full name until you sign the exclusivity agreement.
American Hospital Dubai
International private hospital
Mediclinic City Hospital
Multi-specialty private network
King's College Hospital London (Dubai)
British hospital in Dubai Hills
NMC Royal Hospital DIP
Large corporate hospital
Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
Traditional private hospital
And +30 more hospitals across Dubai, Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Downtown Dubai
How we work with you
Upload your CV and degree — 24h AI analysis
1-3 online interviews with preselected hospitals
Electronic contract signature from your country
Homologation + hospital-sponsored visa
You fly with everything sorted and start working
Frequently asked questions
How much do Indian doctors and nurses earn in Dubai?
Does my NMC/INC registration and AIIMS, CMC Vellore or JIPMER degree work in Dubai?
Can I take the Prometric exam without travelling to Dubai, and what about my family?
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Work in Dubai as an Indian Doctor or Nurse
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