How do you renew a DOH facility licence in Abu Dhabi?

Apply two months before the licence expires, and renew for one year, or for two if you pass a quality inspection. A late renewal is fined 25% of the licence fee for each month, for up to six months, and the licence is cancelled by law six months after expiry.

The rules in the standard

The Standard for Healthcare Facility Licensure sets renewal two months before the facility's expiry date, for one or two years, with two years requiring a passed quality inspection. The late fine is 25% of the licence fee a month for up to six months, and the licence is cancelled by law six months after it expires.¹ Some renewals also depend on Malaffi. For traditional, complementary and alternative medicine centres, Circular 2026/171 says a non-compliant centre's licence will not be renewed.²

1. Diary it. Start three months before expiry, and file two months before.
2. Choose the term. One year, or two with a passed quality inspection.
3. Check the conditions. Malaffi, ADHICS and Tawteen in order.
4. File through TAMM. The renewal service for facility licences.

1. Licence number ______ Expires ______
2. File by ______
3. Term requested ______ Quality inspection ______
4. Malaffi, ADHICS and Tawteen checked ______

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Questions

When should we renew?

Two months before expiry.

What if we are late?

A fine of 25% of the licence fee a month, for up to six months, then cancellation by law.

Can we renew for two years?

Yes, if you pass a quality inspection.

Sources

1. 1Department of Health Abu Dhabi, 2025Standard for Healthcare Facility Licensure, version 6, effective September 2025Read source
2. 2Department of Health Abu Dhabi, 2026Circular 2026/171, Malaffi for traditional, complementary and alternative medicine centresRead source

Written by the wai team from Department of Health Abu Dhabi guidance, checked on 15 October 2026. This is guidance, not legal advice. DOH does not endorse wai or any software.