Hakkini Mental Health Clinics has officially launched its first medical facility at Dubai Healthcare City (DHC) where it provides comprehensive assessment and pioneering neuroscience-led treatments for all cases of psychological and developmental conditions and expert therapy support for children, families and adults.
Spanning an area of over 5,000 square feet, the clinic has 21 therapy rooms in total complemented by an activity room and a Neuropsychology treatment room where a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, all under one roof, support children, teens and adults alike.
Additionally, Hakkini’s assessment room features high-tech, computerized neuropsychological assessments, offering precise and comprehensive evaluations. For advanced treatment options, the clinic’s specialised treatment rooms – used for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) (TMS) and Clinical Neurofeedback – are also equipped with red light therapy to promote a calming and therapeutic environment.
Adam Griffin, CEO and Medical Director at Hakkini Mental Health Clinics said:“Our mission is to provide science-based, personalised care that brings clarity and real, lasting support to people’s lives. At Hakkini, we combine the latest in neuroscience – such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and advanced neuropsychological assessment techniques – with hands-on, compassionate care from a team of world-class therapists. We’re proud to align with the UAE’s National Quality of Life Strategy 2031 and support the country’s growing leadership in mental health innovation.”
In recent months and weeks, the UAE’s private sector is taking a proactive role in creating awareness about mental health through several initiatives ranging from Dubai recently becoming the first certified autism friendly destination in the Eastern hemisphere to Emirates airline recently becoming the world’s first autism-certified airline, to mental health journalism fellowship programmes initiated by publishing houses in conjunction with reputed international institutions to improve reporting standards on the field.
“Such initiatives offer a tangible proof that the UAE’s society is becoming a lot more aware about mental health issues, what it means for those directly or indirectly affected, and what solutions exist today to provide relief and treatment to a number of conditions,” said Dr Alexandre Machado, Clinical Director.“Thanks to the advances of technology, today’s practitioners get to the bottom of patients’ challenges with clinically proven methodologies to provide personalised, non-invasive solutions that treat the brain and the person.”
The global economic burden of mental illness is estimated to be US$6.1 trillion in 2030 most of which due to projected lost productivity, defined as absenteeism and presenteeism.
“Mental health disorders in the workplace, such as depression and anxiety, have increasingly been recognised as a problem in most countries. At Hakkini we have developed a neuroscience-based programme that helps teams understand and optimize the cognitive and emotional factors behind burnout, focus, and decision-making and we look forward to working with organisations from the public and private sector to help them improve the mental well-being of their personnel,” said Nabil Al Rantisi, Co-Founder of Hakkini Mental Health Clinics.
According to Statista, revenue in the UAE’s mental health market is projected to reach US$149.10m in 2025. As demand for mental health services in the UAE continues to rise, so does the need to attract qualified experienced clinicians.
Aligned with the UAE’s national strategy for wellbeing and the growing call for mental health support in the region, Hakkini plans to have a team of 25-30 certified clinicians by the end of 2025 and over 40 by the end of 2026 to cope with the increased projected demand.
Hakkini’s team of practitioners today includes Neuropsychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and registered Nurses. They provide the following services: Neuropsychological Assessment and Evaluation, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Clinical Neurofeedback, Supportive Psychotherapy and Cognitive Rehabilitation, Psychology & Counselling, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy. The speak Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish and Hindi.
The clinic accepts appointments and accommodates walk-in traffic seven days a week from 9am to 8pm and plans to extend operating hours from 8am to 10pm in due course to keep pace with increasing demand.
