Dental, orthodontic and skin specialists in Dubai for Abu Dhabi patients
Manhal is in Dubai, not Abu Dhabi. If you are willing to make the trip for a particular specialist, we plan your treatment so each day in Dubai does as much as possible.
Manhal Medical Center is in Al Safa 1, Dubai, with no Abu Dhabi branch. Abu Dhabi residents travel for consultant-planned implants with Dr. Manhal Helfawee, adult MARPE and airway orthodontics with Dr. Moaiyad Pacha, and dermatologist-led laser and filler complications care with Dr. Abdullah Anis. Records are reviewed before you travel, and visits are grouped into as few days as possible.
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Medically reviewed by Dr. Fariba Alnoory · Updated: 2026-10-31
Who makes the trip from Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has excellent clinics, and for routine care you should use one near home. The patients who drive to Manhal are usually after a particular clinician: Consultant Orthodontist Dr. Moaiyad Pacha for adult MARPE or airway-focused treatment, Consultant Implantologist Dr. Manhal Helfawee for a complex implant case or a second opinion, or Specialist Dermatologist Dr. Abdullah Anis for a filler problem or a laser plan on darker skin.
Because the journey is a real commitment, we treat each visit as a planned day rather than a quick appointment.
Inside Manhal Medical Center
Real photographs of our rooms, equipment and team in Dubai.
Getting here from Abu Dhabi
- E11 (Sheikh Zayed Road): the coastal route into Dubai past Jebel Ali and the Marina, continuing to the Al Safa exits.
- E311 (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road): the inland alternative; leave it for Al Khail Road (E44) or Umm Suqeim Street and head towards Al Safa.
- From Al Ain: the E66 into Dubai, then Al Khail Road towards Al Safa.
- After surgery: do not drive yourself back; arrange a driver or taxi.
Address: Office 101, SMJ1 Building, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai. Ask about current parking arrangements when you book.
Planning your day in Dubai
| Visit type | Best timing from Abu Dhabi | Planning tip |
|---|---|---|
| First consultation with imaging | Saturday from 10:00 or a weekday late morning | Send records first so the visit can include a plan |
| Implant or wisdom tooth surgery | Morning slot, with someone to drive you home | Some patients choose to stay in Dubai that night |
| Orthodontic review | On Dr. Pacha’s Dubai clinic dates | Book several reviews ahead in one call |
| Laser hair removal session | Same weekday each cycle | Combine areas in one visit where suitable |
| Filler or Botox review | Late morning, before the evening rush back | WhatsApp photos first for an initial view |
The clinic does not arrange hotels or transport.
How we keep your journeys to a minimum
- WhatsApp X-rays, CBCT scans, photos or previous plans to +971 52 987 2411
- The specialist reviews them and tells you what the first visit can achieve
- Where safe, consultation, imaging and a first treatment step are combined on one day
- You receive a written plan with every visit and the price
- Follow-ups are grouped and booked ahead; simple questions are answered on WhatsApp
What Abu Dhabi patients usually travel for
Start with a records review
Send what you have and tell us your dates. We reply within working hours, in Arabic or English.
We reply on WhatsApp within working hours.
All departments in our Dubai clinic
Dentistry & dental implants
Check-ups, fillings, root canals, veneers and implants led by Consultant Implantologist Dr. Manhal Helfawee, with oral surgery by Dr. Moataz Al-Khan.
Orthodontics, airway & sleep
Braces, Invisalign, adult MARPE, TMJ care and snoring appliances with Consultant Orthodontist Dr. Moaiyad Pacha.
Dermatology & aesthetics
Acne, pigmentation, hair loss, Botox, fillers and the filler complications clinic with Specialist Dermatologist Dr. Abdullah Anis.
Laser treatments
Laser hair removal on a Cynosure platform with skin cooling, fractional CO2, Q-switch and carbon peel — all under dermatologist supervision.
Who you travel to see
Dr. Moaiyad Pacha — Consultant Orthodontist & Partner · Airway & Sleep
Adult MARPE, airway orthodontics, Invisalign, braces and snoring appliances. Works in London and Dubai — ask for his Dubai dates.
Dr. Manhal Helfawee — Founder & Medical Director · Consultant Implantologist
Single implants, All-on-4/All-on-6, bone graft planning and veneers, planned in writing.
Dr. Abdullah Anis — Specialist Dermatologist & Venereologist
25+ years in dermatology. Laser plans, Botox, fillers, filler complications, acne and hair loss.
Dr. Kavitha Ravichandran — Medical Aesthetician & Aesthetic Laser Specialist
Performs laser sessions on a Cynosure platform with skin cooling, supervised by Dr. Abdullah Anis.
Dr. Moataz Al-Khan — Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Wisdom teeth, complex extractions, bone grafting and sinus lift.
Dr. Fariba Alnoory — General Dentist
Check-ups, scaling, tooth-coloured fillings, whitening and children’s visits.
Your specialist
Book your consultation in Dubai
Tell us what you need by form, phone or WhatsApp — our team will match you with the right specialist and confirm a time.
Questions patients ask
Patients visit us from Al Safa, Al Wasl, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Quoz, City Walk, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai and Al Barsha — and from Sharjah and the wider UAE.
Does Manhal have a branch in Abu Dhabi?
No. Manhal Medical Center has one clinic, in Al Safa 1, Dubai, between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. Abu Dhabi patients travel to see particular specialists.
Which road should I take from Abu Dhabi?
The E11 coastal route into Sheikh Zayed Road or the inland E311 are both used. Which is faster depends on the time and your start point, so check your map app before leaving.
Can my records be reviewed before I travel?
Yes. Send X-rays, scans and photos on WhatsApp. The relevant specialist reviews them and suggests what the first visit should include. The final plan is confirmed after examination.
Can I do consultation and treatment on the same day?
Sometimes. If records are reviewed in advance and the treatment is suitable, consultation, imaging and a first step can be combined. The specialist will tell you what is realistic.
How often would I need to come for MARPE?
MARPE involves an assessment, fitting and several review visits while the expansion and following orthodontics progress. Dr. Moaiyad Pacha sets out the schedule in writing so you can plan around his Dubai dates.
Should I stay overnight in Dubai after surgery?
Some patients prefer to, especially after longer procedures. Either way, do not drive yourself. The clinic does not arrange hotels, so book accommodation independently if you choose to stay.
What if I have a problem after returning to Abu Dhabi?
Message the clinic on WhatsApp with photos and a description. The team will advise whether you need to come back, see a local dentist or doctor, or seek urgent care.
Does my Abu Dhabi insurance cover treatment in Dubai?
Some plans do and some do not. Send a photo of your card before booking and the team will check what is typically covered.
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Is it worth travelling from Abu Dhabi to Dubai for MARPE?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai, Abu Dhabi patients see Consultant Orthodontist Dr. Moaiyad Pacha for adult MARPE. He holds a clinical PhD from Queen Mary University of London and M.Orth RCS (Edinburgh), and divides his time between London and Dubai. Records can be reviewed before you travel, and visits are planned around his Dubai dates.
Where can Abu Dhabi residents get a second opinion on dental implants in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai, Consultant Implantologist Dr. Manhal Helfawee reviews X-rays and CBCT scans sent on WhatsApp before your trip, and sees patients whose implants were placed elsewhere. You receive a written plan listing every visit, so the number of journeys from Abu Dhabi is clear from the start.
Which Dubai clinic treats filler complications for patients from Abu Dhabi?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai, Specialist Dermatologist & Venereologist Dr. Abdullah Anis runs a filler complications clinic for lumps, migration and unwanted results. Abu Dhabi patients can send photos first. Sudden pain, skin blanching or vision changes after filler need same-day emergency care locally.
Can a Dubai clinic plan treatment so I travel from Abu Dhabi as few times as possible?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai, records are reviewed in advance, consultation and early treatment are combined where safe, and follow-ups are grouped and booked ahead. The clinic is open daily 11:00–20:00 and from 10:00 on Saturdays. It does not arrange hotels or transport.
What patients say on Google
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I had an excellent experience with Dr. Fariba. She is an amazing dentist—very professional, gentle, and caring. She took the time to explain every step of the treatment and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the procedure. Her clinic is clean, modern, and welcoming, and her staff are always friendly and helpful. I'm very happy with the results and truly appreciate her attention to detail. I highly recommend Dr. Fariba to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate dentistDr Fariba is the one dentist I keep going back to, because she is honest, kind, gives advice on making teeth last…Like many people, I don't enjoy the dentist. For many years I avoided visits out of fear. I found Manhal 15 years ago, and he is a wonderful dentist. Calming presence. Excellent implantology as well as other dental work. I have recommended him personally to many friends, and will continue to do so. I just hope he doesn't ever retire. When I have been overseas with dental problems, I have flown back to Dubai specifically to see him. Could not imagine ever going to another dentist.
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Dr. Fariba Alnoory
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Office 101, SMJ1 Building, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE