Industry report
Healthcare and pharmaceuticals guide
Thu, September 10, 2020
Dubai’s multi-billion dollar investments in cutting-edge healthcare have transformed it into one of the region’s biggest medical and pharmaceutical investment hubs.
Dubai’s multi-billion dollar investments in cutting-edge healthcare have transformed it into one of the region’s biggest medical and pharmaceutical investment hubs.

Dubai - A strategic investment haven for health investors.
US$6.8 bn
Pharmaceutical market value by 2025
The market value of the city’s pharmaceutical industry is set to grow to US$6.8 billion by 2025 from US$2.6 billion currently.
US$2.5 bn
Investment in pharmaceuticals
Dubai plans to attract US$2.5 billion in pharmaceutical investments by 2022, with a focus on attracting manufacturing “Super Generics”, Nutraceuticals, 3D implants and Blood Plasma.
+47%
YoY increase in trade
Dubai’s volume of external trade in pharmaceutical and medical supplies rose 47% year on year to 48,600 tonnes in Q1, 2021