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Travelling to Dubai Soon? Plan Your Treatments Around Your Stay
Winter is when Dubai fills with visitors: families coming for the holidays, friends coming for New Year, and many of my patients from abroad who plan their treatments around a trip they were making anyway.
If you are coming to Dubai and would like to have your treatments here, a little planning makes all the difference. The right treatment depends not only on what you want, but on how many days you have, what you will be doing during your stay, and when you fly home.
Where we are
Apogee Clinic is inside Address Beach Resort, JBR, on the beach in Jumeirah Beach Residence. You can stay in the same building, walk down to your appointment, and go back to your room or the beach afterwards. For many visitors, that alone takes away most of the stress of having a treatment while travelling.
The resort has its own hotel and residences, and the area has plenty of other places to stay within a short walk. If you would like to stay at Address Beach Resort, tell my team when you contact us: we can help coordinate between you and the hotel and plan your appointments around your stay. Accommodation bookings remain subject to the hotel’s availability and terms.
If you are staying elsewhere in Dubai Marina, JLT or on Palm Jumeirah, the clinic is only a few minutes away. Whichever hotel you choose, just tell us where you are staying and we will plan your appointments around your days.
Before you travel
Before you book your flights, you can have a complimentary 15-minute video consultation with me. We talk through what you would like to change, look at what is realistic, and plan which treatments fit into the days you have.
If you are considering surgery, we can also arrange a video call in advance with our consultant plastic surgeon, Dr Dominique Saunière, who also speaks French, so you arrive with a clear plan.
- Message my team on WhatsApp with what you would like to treat, your travel dates, and recent photos if relevant, and book your video consultation.
- Tell us your medical history and medications, and any treatments you have had before, especially filler.
- Book your consultation early in your stay, not on the last day. This leaves time for a review and, if needed, a small adjustment before you fly.
- Over Christmas and New Year, appointments fill quickly. Booking ahead of your arrival is the only way to get the dates you want.
Your Dubai Treatment Itinerary
Plan your appointments around your arrival, departure and holiday activities. This is a planning guide, not a diagnosis or a recommendation to have a procedure.
What fits into your stay
| How long you are here | What usually fits |
|---|---|
| A few days | Botox (its full effect shows at about two weeks, so we check by photo after you go home). Fillers, with a review before you fly if possible. Skin boosters. A doctor-assessed IV drip. |
| One to two weeks | All of the above, plus Renuva, laser for skin tags, moles or sun spots, a first microneedling session, and correcting or dissolving old filler with ultrasound. |
| Longer, or a return visit | Treatments that work as a course: microneedling for acne scars, collagen stimulators, Forza endolaser for arms or body, hair treatments, a longevity assessment with tests. |
| Stem cell treatment | An initial assessment is essential. Where a cellular therapy is appropriately authorized for your indication, observation and travel timing are arranged individually; we generally ask patients to plan at least four nights. See the international patients page. |
Comprehensive ultrasound report during your visit. If you would like a full facial ultrasound mapping with a written report reviewed by a consultant radiologist, for example to see old filler or plan treatment safely, we can schedule it during your stay in Dubai. Tell my team when you book, so the scan and the radiologist review fit into your dates.
Planning around the beach, the sun and your flight
A holiday in Dubai usually means sun, the beach and the pool, and that matters for some treatments.
- After injectables (Botox, fillers, Renuva), I advise avoiding heavy exercise, saunas and very hot conditions for the first day or two. Keep this in mind if you have a desert trip or a big day out planned.
- After laser or microneedling, the skin needs protection from the sun for some time. If your plan is to spend every day on the beach, we may choose a different treatment or do it at the end of your stay.
- Before your flight home: flight timing depends on the procedure, your recovery, the need for observation and your individual medical risks. I prefer to see you again if possible, so plan your main treatment for the first part of your trip. Your doctor will advise when it is appropriate to fly.
Every plan is individual. At your consultation we will go through your holiday plans and your flight and choose the order of treatments around them.
Plan your visit
Planning a trip to Dubai? Send us your dates and what you would like to treat, and my team will help you plan your appointments around your stay.
After you go home
Your care does not stop at the airport. We stay in touch by WhatsApp: you can send photos as the result settles, ask questions about healing, and plan your next visit. If something needs to be seen in person and you are not in Dubai, I will tell you honestly what to do and who to see.
For patients from the GCC, the UK, the USA, Australia or India, my international patients pages cover travel, visas and what to tell your own doctor in more detail.
Getting ready for the New Year? See my guide to what to start now and what to book later before the holidays, including a section for men.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have aesthetic treatments while on holiday in Dubai?
Yes. Many treatments fit easily into a holiday, such as Botox, fillers, skin boosters and IV drips. The key is to plan them early in your stay, around your activities and your flight home, so there is time for a review.
How many days should I plan for?
A few days is enough for Botox, fillers or skin boosters. One to two weeks allows treatments such as Renuva, laser or correcting old filler. Cellular therapy requires an individual assessment and appropriate authorization for the indication; where eligible, we generally ask patients to plan at least four nights, with observation and travel timing tailored to their care.
Where is the clinic?
Apogee Clinic is inside Address Beach Resort, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai. You can stay in the same building or nearby.
Can I go to the beach after my treatment?
It depends on the treatment. After injectables, avoid heavy exercise, saunas and very hot conditions for the first day or two. After laser or microneedling, the skin needs sun protection for some time, so we plan these around your beach days.
How soon can I fly after treatment?
There is no single waiting time for every procedure. Your doctor will advise based on the treatment, recovery, medical risks and any required observation. Plan your main treatment early so a review is possible before departure.
Can I have a consultation before I travel?
Yes. I offer a complimentary 15-minute video consultation before you travel, so we can plan your treatments around your dates. If you are considering surgery, we can also arrange a video call with our consultant plastic surgeon.
What happens if I have a question after I go home?
We stay in touch by WhatsApp. You can send photos and questions, and I will tell you honestly if anything needs to be seen in person.
Do I need a visa to come to Dubai for treatment?
It depends on your nationality. GCC citizens do not need a visa, and many nationalities receive a visa on arrival. Check the official UAE rules before you travel; my international patients pages have more detail by country.
About the author. Dr Shiva Faramarzi, MD, is an aesthetic physician at Apogee Clinic, Address Beach Resort, JBR, Dubai, focused on aesthetic, regenerative and longevity medicine. She has trained doctors across the UAE for the past four years.
This page is for education and does not replace an individual medical consultation. Results vary between patients.
