If you are a doctor looking for your next move, there is a real opportunity to take your career to Dubai, earn a significantly higher salary with zero income tax, work in the most renowned hospitals with the latest technology and equipment, and practise with colleagues from all over the world. Beyond the work itself, you and your family can also live in one of the most progressive and safest regions in the world today. Allocation Assist has spent the last 10 years helping doctors do exactly this.
What Allocation Assist Does
With over 10 years of experience in the UAE and Middle East healthcare system, Allocation Assist supports doctors at every stage of the move. That includes introducing you to a network of top-tier hospitals, guiding you through the interview and salary negotiation stages, and supporting both you and your family through the full relocation process.
Since 2015, Allocation Assist has helped hundreds of doctors find their dream job and relocate to the Middle East. The best way to understand what this looks like in practice is to look at the doctors who have already made the move.
Dr Manos, Consultant Haematologist, American Hospital Dubai
Dr Manos is a Consultant Haematologist who specialises in bone marrow transplants. He was looking for a dynamic and forward-looking healthcare system. Allocation Assist connected him with the prestigious American Hospital Dubai, which is one of the only few centres providing stem cell transplant services in the UAE. For Dr Manos, this was an incredible opportunity to bring his experience to an expanding and much-needed service.
Dr Lisa Sharkey, Consultant Gastroenterologist, King’s College Hospital Dubai
Dr Lisa Sharkey is a Consultant Gastroenterologist. After more than 25 years in the same place, she felt it was time for a change. For over 8 years, Lisa was the clinical lead for the intestinal and transplant services at Cambridge University Hospital. With Allocation Assist’s guidance, she was connected with King’s College Hospital Dubai, where she was fully supported by her hospital and her team to set up similar services. She is now able to help patients in the UAE and surrounding countries, where such services were not previously accessible.
Dr Allan, Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital
Dr Allan is a Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist who wanted to work in the UAE because of how well resourced the country is. Allocation Assist connected him with Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai, which is the only specialised children’s hospital in the entire UAE. It was a strong fit for his background, experience, and interests. Working in the UAE also lets him save comfortably for his retirement.
Dr Nick Marren, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Dr Nick Marren is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon who wanted to improve his family’s quality of life and have the chance to travel and enjoy new experiences. Allocation Assist matched him with Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. Because SSMC is a major tertiary care hospital, it has also given Dr Nick the chance to advance his career in complex reconstruction and microsurgery cases.
Family Life in the UAE
For doctors moving with families, the UAE has a lot to offer. Our doctors’ children have access to the best schools and education, and they thrive thanks to the resources available and the experience of being in a multicultural environment that encourages modern learning.
What the Move Can Mean for You
Ask yourself two questions. How much more would you earn if your salary at least doubled and you paid no tax on it? And how much would your life and your family’s life change if you moved to one of the most progressive and safest places in the world, with high standards of living and year-round sunshine?
How Allocation Assist Supports Doctors Relocating to the UAE
Relocating internationally as a doctor means working through several stages, from licensing and job placement to settling into a new healthcare system and helping your family settle in. Allocation Assist streamlines this process with structured support at each stage.
Key Areas of Assistance
- Access to a network of top-tier hospitals across the UAE, including American Hospital Dubai, King’s College Hospital Dubai, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City.
- Interview and salary negotiation support, so you can put your best case forward and secure the right package.
- Licensing and regulatory navigation, guiding you through the credentialing requirements specific to the UAE.
- Full family relocation support, including help with schools, housing, and the practical side of the move.
If you would like to improve your career, change your life, and perhaps your family’s life too, you can book a 100% free consultation with the Allocation Assist team. On that call, they will share exactly how this would work for your current circumstances, including your current location and any family relocation needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Allocation Assist for?
Allocation Assist works with internationally trained doctors, particularly consultants, who are considering relocating to the UAE or wider Middle East. The team has placed doctors from the UK, Europe, Singapore, and beyond, across a wide range of specialties.
How much can a doctor earn in the UAE?
Many doctors who move to the UAE see their salary at least double, and the UAE does not levy personal income tax. The exact figure depends on specialty, seniority, and the hospital, and Allocation Assist supports doctors through salary negotiation to secure the right package.
Which hospitals does Allocation Assist work with?
Allocation Assist has placed doctors in some of the region’s leading institutions, including American Hospital Dubai, King’s College Hospital Dubai, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi, alongside a wider network of top-tier hospitals across the UAE.
How long has Allocation Assist been operating?
Allocation Assist has more than 10 years of experience in the UAE and Middle East healthcare system and has been placing doctors since 2015.
Does Allocation Assist help with family relocation?
Yes. Allocation Assist supports doctors and their families through the full relocation process, including practical guidance on settling in. UAE schools are well regarded, and many doctors find their children thrive in the country’s multicultural learning environment.
How do I get started?
You can book a 100% free introductory consultation through the Allocation Assist website. On the call, the team will go through your current circumstances, your specialty, your location, and any family relocation needs, and explain exactly how the move would work for you.
