- At THE BALANCE, we regularly support clients from the UAE, including individuals and families based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, who seek discreet, highly personalised treatment in an international setting.
- & INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION Admission for clients based in the UAE begins with a private and confidential remote assessment, conducted with the individual or, where appropriate, with family members or representatives.
- Clients from the UAE typically attend residential treatment at one of our established European locations, including Mallorca, Zurich, London, or Marbella, depending on clinical needs, preferences, and practical considerations.
This page is intended for individuals, families, and professional referrers based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who are considering confidential residential mental health or addiction care abroad, followed by structured aftercare and continuity of care upon return.
At THE BALANCE, we regularly support clients from the UAE, including individuals and families based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, who seek discreet, highly personalised treatment in an international setting.
WHY SOME CLIENTS FROM THE UAE CONSIDER CARE ABROAD
For some individuals in the UAE, international residential care is considered when there is a need for:
- maximum discretion and privacy
- separation from high-pressure professional or social environments
- access to complex, multidisciplinary treatment models
- neutral space for stabilisation, reflection, and recovery
- treatment approaches that go beyond short-term symptom management
Choosing care abroad is often about creating distance from daily demands in order to focus fully on long-term wellbeing.
CONFIDENTIAL ADMISSION & INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION
Admission for clients based in the UAE begins with a private and confidential remote assessment, conducted with the individual or, where appropriate, with family members or representatives. Our international admissions team supports:
- confidential clinical screening and program suitability assessment
- discreet coordination of travel and arrival
- private transfers and accommodation planning
- communication with families or trusted advisors as requested
All processes are handled with discretion and respect for individual circumstances.
RESIDENTIAL CARE AT THE BALANCE
Clients from the UAE typically attend residential treatment at one of our established European locations, including Mallorca, Zurich, London, or Marbella, depending on clinical needs, preferences, and practical considerations. Residential care at THE BALANCE is defined by:
- individualised, one-client-at-a-time or small-group care
- low client-to-staff ratios
- multidisciplinary clinical teams
- trauma-informed and integrative approaches
- discreet residential environments rather than institutional facilities
Each treatment plan is designed around the individual, not a fixed program structure.
CULTURAL, FAMILY & PROFESSIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
We understand the cultural, family, and professional contexts in which many clients from the UAE live and work. Our teams are experienced in:
- working with high-visibility individuals and families
- maintaining strict discretion and privacy
- coordinating care alongside professional responsibilities where appropriate
- adapting communication styles to cultural preferences
- supporting family involvement when desired
Family or trusted representatives can be involved in the treatment process with the client’s consent.
AFTERCARE & CONTINUITY OF CARE IN THE UAE
Continuity of care is planned from the outset. Following residential treatment, aftercare for clients returning to the UAE may include:
- ongoing online psychotherapy or psychiatric follow-up
- structured relapse prevention and regulation support
- coordination with local clinicians or specialists where appropriate
- family support sessions conducted remotely
- gradual reintegration into professional and personal life
Our goal is to support long-term stability, not just short-term improvement. Where clinically indicated, transition may include a period of Intensive Outpatient & Transitional Care within a THE BALANCE hub before returning home.
CONFIDENTIALITY, PRIVACY & DISCRETION
Discretion is a central consideration for many clients from the UAE. THE BALANCE operates with:
- strict confidentiality standards
- secure communication channels
- no public disclosure of client identities
- no local advertising or representation within the region
Privacy is protected throughout admission, treatment, and aftercare.
NEXT STEPS
If you or a loved one in the UAE are exploring confidential residential care abroad, our international admissions team can provide private guidance and clarity, without obligation. An initial conversation can help determine:
- whether residential care is appropriate
- which location may be most suitable
- how admission, travel, and aftercare would be structured
