The Governance and Strategic Vision of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) provides complete oversight of the regulation and governance of the healthcare sector within the emirate of Dubai by designing health policies, strategies and standards for developing, regulating, licensing and monitoring the provision of healthcare services provided by the public and private healthcare facilities.

The Mandate of the DHA

The DHA mandate also includes governing and managing health insurance, health investment, and health tourism services in the emirate in a way that stimulates steady health economic growth and enhances the health sector's contribution to Dubai's macroeconomic indicators. Furthermore, DHA is responsible for formulating and implementing Public Health policies and programs in Preventive Medicine and Occupational Health and Safety in a structured manner that ensures protecting and improving the health of Dubai's Population.

To ensure excellence in medical knowledge, the DHA is also accountable for:

• Setting the Medical Education Strategy in Dubai.
• Regulating the provision of medical education, clinical research and trials in coordination with the relevant authorities locally and globally.

Vision and Mission for a Healthier Future

Guided by a commitment to excellence, the authority operates under a clear framework:

• Our Vision: Dubai the homeland pioneering in health, happiness and prosperity.
• Our Mission: Transforming Dubai into a leading healthcare destination by advancing public health and prevention, ensuring universal access to high-value healthcare, and fostering innovation and research.

Towards a Globally Sustainable Model for Health and Well-being, we remain resolute in our commitment to service, ensuring our healthcare system is aligned with the needs of our society and the diverse populations we serve.

Leadership and Strategic Roadmap

Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, our city has emerged as a global benchmark—not only in innovation and economic growth but also in quality of life, well-being, and human development. Guided by this vision, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has approved a transformative roadmap to elevate Dubai’s healthcare system—ensuring it remains responsive to the evolving needs of our population and advances overall health and well-being.

A core pillar of this strategy is a clear and measurable objective: to position Dubai among the world’s top 10 cities for healthy life expectancy. This goal reflects His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed’s directive to build a healthcare model that is resilient, future-ready, and grounded in excellence and sustainability.

Achieving Global Benchmarks

Achieving this vision—alongside the broader ambitions of Dubai's 2033 Vision, the Dubai Social Agenda 33, and the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33)—demands a collective and sustained effort. It calls for collaboration across all sectors, leveraging the strengths of our institutions, our partners, and the talent within the Dubai Health Authority. We recognise that health is the foundation of prosperity, and we are dedicated to laying the groundwork for a healthier, more sustainable future for all. Through continued partnerships, innovation, and collective determination, we will build a globally recognised health system—one that inspires, delivers, and thrives, setting the standard for healthcare excellence.