A sector that has remained largely immune to economic fluctuation in Dubai has been the health sector, which, given the government of Dubai's objective to make the Emirate a preferred destination for medical tourism, continues to experience robust growth. Concurrent with this growth, activities supporting the healthcare sector have been on the rise. One such supporting activity is providing consultancy services to the health sector. 

Under the Department of Economic Development's classification list, this activity is codified as 851909 and described as health planning and consultancies. Under this activity, corporate entities can provide consultation and feasibility studies to health facilities, including hospitals and clinics, to determine requirements of medical equipment and supplies, technical staff qualification, as well as providing suggestions on health facility engineering layout and setting up health quality assurance program to promote the service level of these health facilities.

This article discusses certain regulatory considerations being faced by investors wishing to provide Health Planning Consultancies in Dubai.