Ophthalmologists for eye clinics, multi-speciality centres, polyclinics and hospitals in Dubai. The job splits into very different profiles: a general ophthalmologist for exams, glaucoma and diabetic eye checks, or a surgeon for cataract, retina or refractive work that needs an operating room and lasers. We check the licensed title, the sub-specialty and the fit with your equipment and optical shop.
Hire a ophthalmologistLooking for a job?An ophthalmologist whose profile matches your equipment, your optical shop and the insurance patients you actually see.
An ophthalmologist in Dubai practises under the title DHA assigns from the qualification and experience. Specialist and consultant are different titles, and surgical and laser work also depends on the facility and its equipment.
Ophthalmologists already licensed in Dubai can start much faster through a licence transfer. Optometrists and opticians are separate allied licences, so tell us if you need them too, and say whether the clinic does surgery, because that changes the profile completely.
| Level | Salary, AED/month |
|---|---|
| Specialist ophthalmologist | 35,000 - 55,000 |
| Consultant ophthalmologist | 55,000 - 85,000+ |
| Surgeon with own patient base | fixed plus revenue share |
Market estimate; it varies by clinic, sub-specialty, experience and the fixed-versus-commission model. Cataract, retina and refractive surgeons sit higher, and many are paid a lower fixed part plus a share of surgical revenue.
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.
Market estimate: about 35,000 - 55,000 AED per month for a specialist ophthalmologist and about 55,000 - 85,000 AED or more for a consultant. Surgeons with a strong patient base are often paid a lower fixed salary plus revenue share.
Yes, for a clinic or hospital in Dubai. DHA assigns the title from the qualification and years of experience, and surgical or laser work is agreed with the facility within what the regulator allows. The steps are DataFlow verification, an eligibility check, an assessment where required and activation under the employing facility.
Our fee is fixed for each role and agreed before the search starts. A 10% prepayment of the fee starts the search, the rest is due once the person has started work. If it does not work out, we find a replacement free of charge; the period is set in the contract.
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