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Dubai Longevity Authority: what clinics must prepare
Law No. 17 of 2026 and what a clinic can do while permit requirements are published.
What has been established
Law No. 17 of 2026 established the Dubai Longevity Authority. It requires a permit from the Authority for defined longevity activities in the Emirate, including in free zones such as DIFC. The Authority's strategy was approved in September 2026.
Permit categories and requirements are still being set. This guide will be updated as the Authority publishes them.
What a clinic can prepare now
Until the requirements are published, the useful work is the governance a longevity regulator is likely to examine:
- Give one named person ownership of Dubai Longevity Authority publications.
- Map which of your services may fall within its scope.
- Confirm your facility licensing route with DHA or your free-zone authority and your advisers.
- Make sure every clinician is licensed and privileged for the services they will deliver.
- Write down how you judge, and explain to patients, the strength of evidence for each test and intervention.
- Cover longevity-specific issues in consent: evidence level, data and genetic information, and costs.
- Have promotional and social media content approved in line with DHA standards for medical advertising on social media.
How The Clinic Standard helps
We help clinics build the governance, policies, team structure and patient communication that a longevity regulator is likely to examine, so you are prepared as requirements are published. We do not provide legal advice or submit permit applications, and we work alongside your legal and PRO advisers.
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Questions
What is the Dubai Longevity Authority?
The Dubai Longevity Authority is the regulator established by Law No. 17 of 2026. It requires a permit for defined longevity activities in the Emirate.
Does a longevity clinic in DIFC need a Dubai Longevity Authority permit?
Law No. 17 of 2026 requires a permit for defined longevity activities in the Emirate, including in free zones such as DIFC. Which activities are covered is still being set, so confirm your position with the Authority and your advisers.
Are the permit requirements published?
Not yet in full. Permit categories and requirements are still being set. Give one person ownership of the Authority's publications so your clinic can respond as they appear.
Can you apply for the permit for us?
No. We do not provide legal advice or submit permit applications. We help you build the governance, policies, team structure and patient communication a regulator is likely to examine, alongside your legal and PRO advisers.
This page is general information for planning purposes. It is not legal or regulatory advice. Confirm requirements with the Dubai Health Authority, the Dubai Longevity Authority and your licensing, PRO and legal advisers.