Near+Far’s ‘Feeling Well’ series explores the most innovative, calming and sophisticated wellness spaces in the Middle East and beyond. The series highlights the spots in the world for health-conscious travellers and luxury lovers who want to feel well while at home, and away. This time we pay a visit to Biolite Clinic Dubai.

Dubai is a city home to hundreds of aesthetic clinics, where streets are lined with studio after studio offering all manners. But in 2007, the landscape was altered – and one clinic came and changed things for good: Biolite Clinic Dubai. The clinic’s story began in London in 2002, before founder Mona Mirza identified the gap in the UAE’s market for a trusted, premier, stylish clinic offering the highest quality of services. In 2007, the clinic opened in Dubai’s Umm Suqeim neighbourhood, a stone’s throw from the Burj Al Arab. Today, the clinic has an army of loyal clients across the city, welcoming them into a chic, neutral villa with design touches like potted greenery, coffee table books, and a distinctly homely feel. The clinic itself does it all, both surgical and non-surgical – the list of treatments is endless, from high-tech facials, botox, fillers, sculpting, rejuvenation and expands to the likes of rhinoplasty and tummy tucks. What’s more, Biotlite Dubai has just become the official Dubai flagship of the Emerald Laser – an innovative, non-invasive, pain-free fat-burning treatment scientifically proven to shrink fat cells – but also that stimulates collagen, aids lymphatic drainage and has zero downtime.

The space

Biolite Clinic Dubai is one of Dubai’s most serene and stylish wellness clinics – instantly setting clients’ minds at ease and creating an elevated atmosphere. The neutral colour scheme – all whites and cream with organic curbs and lines – adds to the soothing vibe, and the treatment rooms are mini spa sites with plush treatment chairs and beds and zen lighting. Ample greenery creates the feeling of a five-star hotel spa instead of an aesthetic clinic.

The offering

Biolite Clinic Dubai’s offering is truly all-encompassing, and any need – be it big or small – can be catered to. Both surgical and non-surgical offerings are available, including specialised treatments like rhinoplasty and tummy tucks. Biolite Dubai sources its elite team of doctors from across the world, with the team speaking English, French, Chinese, Russian and Hindi, creating a welcoming environment. As the city’s pioneering clinic, operating for 16 years, Biolite Clinic Dubai has built a reputation for pushing boundaries and introducing the region to new treatments – like the 24K Gold Facial, The Salt Facial and InMode’s Morpheus8 and Forma – along with offering sleep-aiding treatments. Time-honoured treatments like botox and fillers are also done to the highest standard and our botox session leaves us with looking natural, but with all wrinkles and creases removed – plus a noticeable lift in the brow. Doctors are cautious and considerate, making sure the right amount of product is administered and patients can trust they will not be oversold. The most recent treatment to launch is the pioneering Emerald Laser – with Biolite the flagship for the US-born treatment in the UAE.

The vibe

Peaceful, zen, upmarket, friendly and completely on it, Biolite Clinic Dubai has a warming atmosphere on arrival, which follows through to the treatments. The welcome experience is wonderful, with refreshments and beverages in the elegant waiting area, and the doctor’s and nurses’ bedside manner is a delight. This feels more like a stylish spa, and you’ll look forward to your next visit.

Must-book treatment

The new Emerald Laser: a clinically proven non-thermal laser known to shrink fat cells. Unlike other lasers, the experience is a breeze, and clients just lie in one of Biolite’s comfy beds as the signature emerald green lasers dance across the targeted area – with zero pain, discomfort, or even feeling. The laser has no downtime and is said to shrink fat cells and aid weight loss – particularly popular with those post-birth and wanting to lose those last few pounds, or skin sagging – and stimulate collagen and aid lymphatic drainage.