Your clinic needs
- A trade license, from DET or DHCC
- A DHA healthcare facility license
- A DHA-approved clinic layout
- A NABIDH-connected EMR system
Nutritionist License in Dubai
Open a nutrition clinic in Dubai the right way. See the licenses you need, the DHA process, the cost, and how Riz & Mona handles the whole setup for you.
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Open a nutrition clinic
What is a nutritionist license in Dubai? nutritionist license
A nutritionist license in Dubai is what lets you open and run a nutrition clinic. Because nutrition is a health service, your business is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, not just the economic department. That regulation is exactly what gives your clinic its credibility.
Three approvals come together to open your doors: a trade license, a DHA healthcare facility license for the clinic, and a DHA professional license for each nutritionist who consults. It sounds like a lot. With the right partner, it moves in a clean, planned sequence.
Dubai's demand for nutrition and wellness has never been higher. Riz & Mona has set up businesses here since 2009, and we run the full DHA process for you, so you open a clinic that is ready to see clients from day one.
Why Dubai
Why open a nutrition clinic in Dubai nutrition clinic
Dubai treats wellness as a way of life, and clients here invest in it. A DHA-licensed nutrition clinic gives you a credible base in a market that is actively looking for what you offer.
- Serve a market that spends on health and wellness
- Own your clinic 100% with no local partner
- Keep your earnings with zero personal income tax
- Carry the trust that comes with a DHA license
- Offer clinical, sports, and corporate nutrition
- See clients in person and online across Dubai
The setup
What licenses does a nutrition clinic need? licenses
Each nutritionist needs
- A DHA professional license
- A verified degree in nutrition
- Dataflow document verification
- A passed DHA licensing exam
What you can offer
Services your nutrition clinic can provide nutrition clinic
A licensed nutrition clinic can build a broad, repeat-revenue service list. These are the offerings that draw clients in Dubai.
Clinical nutrition
One-to-one dietary consults and personalised plans.
Weight management
Structured programmes for weight loss and control.
Sports nutrition
Fuel and recovery plans for athletes and gyms.
Therapeutic diets
Diet support for diabetes, heart health, and more.
Corporate wellness
Nutrition programmes for companies and their teams.
Online consultations
Virtual nutrition sessions for clients across Dubai.
Cost
How much does a nutrition clinic cost to set up? nutrition clinic
The cost splits across the trade license, the DHA facility license, and each practitioner license. Here is the indicative shape, before your fit-out and rent.
Facility license
From AED 5,000
The DHA healthcare facility license for a nutrition clinic.
Per practitioner
AED 3,000 – 5,000
The DHA professional license for each nutritionist, plus Dataflow and exam.
Trade license and EMR
Quoted per case
Your DET or DHCC trade license and a NABIDH-connected EMR system.
What shapes your total
Jurisdiction
Mainland DHA and DHCC free zone carry different fees and capital.
Team size
Each nutritionist needs their own professional license.
EMR system
A NABIDH-connected EMR is required and priced by clinic size.
Premises
Fit-out to DHA layout standards adds to your setup budget.
A note on pricing
All figures are indicative and current at the time of writing. Nutrition clinic costs vary by jurisdiction, team size, premises, and DHA requirements, and fees change over time. Riz & Mona provides a personalised, itemised quote for your clinic before any work begins.
The steps
How to open your nutrition clinic nutrition clinic
The smart move is the DHA pre-approval which we secure before you sign a lease, so your premises fit from the start.
Step 1
DHA pre-approval
We secure DHA location pre-approval through Sheryan before you commit to a space.
Step 2
Register your company
We set up your trade license with DET on the mainland or with DHCC.
Step 3
Approve your layout
A DHA-approved firm prepares clinic drawings for DHA and municipality sign-off.
Step 4
Fit out and connect
We guide the fit-out to spec and set up your NABIDH-connected EMR.
Step 5
License your team
Each nutritionist is licensed through Sheryan, with Dataflow and the DHA exam.
Step 6
Inspection and launch
DHA inspects, activates your facility license, and your clinic opens.
Your options
Where and how to set up your clinic set up your clinic
Your route depends on your clients and your model. These are the setups we build most for nutrition businesses.
DHA mainland
A clinic that can serve clients anywhere in Dubai.
- Widest client access
- Set up via DET and DHA
- 100% ownership available
- Best for a public clinic
Dubai Healthcare City
A dedicated healthcare free zone with a strong medical brand.
- Healthcare-focused community
- 100% foreign ownership
- Regulated by DHCC authority
- Premium medical address
Standalone clinic
A dedicated nutrition and dietetics practice.
- Full consultation setup
- Multiple nutritionists
- Clinical and weight programmes
- Recurring client revenue
Weight-control centre
A programme-led centre for weight and lifestyle.
- Structured weight programmes
- Nutrition plus coaching
- Strong repeat demand
- Package-based revenue
Wellness add-on
Nutrition added to a gym, spa, or aesthetic centre.
- Adds a licensed service
- Uses your existing space
- Cross-sells to members
- New revenue stream
Online nutrition
A telehealth-led practice for virtual consultations.
- Virtual consultations
- Lower premises cost
- Wider client reach
- Still DHA-licensed
Nutrition clinic Dubai
Ready to open your nutrition clinic in Dubai?
Tell Riz & Mona about the clinic you want to build. We confirm the route, the cost, and the licenses, then run the whole DHA setup so you can open ready to see clients.
Full DHA process handled•Team licensing managed•Mainland or DHCC setup•Itemised quote up front
All costs are indicative and change over time. Riz & Mona provides a personalised quote for your nutrition clinic setup.