Cosmetologists for aesthetic clinics and salons in Dubai. In the UAE the word covers two different jobs, a physician and an esthetician, and the licence decides what they may do. We match the right one to your setup.
Hire a cosmetologistLooking for a job?The specialist who fits your licence: a DHA-licensed aesthetic physician for injectables and medical procedures, or an esthetician for skin care in a salon.
Injectables and medical procedures in Dubai are done only by licensed medical staff in a licensed facility. Salon estheticians work within non-medical treatments.
Many CIS cosmetologists are physicians at home; we check whether their degree qualifies for a DHA physician licence.
| Level | Salary, AED/month |
|---|---|
| Esthetician / beauty cosmetologist | 5,000 - 9,000 + commission |
| Aesthetic physician (DHA) | 22,000 - 35,000 + commission |
| Senior aesthetic physician | 35,000 - 50,000+ |
Market estimate. Commission on treatments is common for both.
Besides the salary, the employer covers the work permit and residence visa, medical test, Emirates ID and mandatory health insurance. By UAE law these costs cannot be deducted from the employee's pay.
Exact visa and insurance costs depend on company category, emirate and plan. See the full cost of hiring guide or ask us for a budget for your case.
It depends. A medical cosmetologist who does injectables must be a DHA-licensed physician; an esthetician works with non-medical skin treatments.
No. Injectables are medical procedures performed by licensed medical staff in a licensed facility.
One month's salary: 50% when the employee starts and 50% after probation, with a 2-month free replacement guarantee.
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