Obesity and Weight Loss Clinic in Dubai

Losing weight is often challenging, especially if factors like appetite, hormones, insulin resistance, medications, sleep, or health conditions are making it harder. At the Obesity and Weight Loss Clinic at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai, we focus on more than just the number on the scale. We work to understand what might be influencing your weight and overall health.

Our clinic is part of KIDEO, the King’s Institute of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity. Here, patients get support from experienced consultants. This may include nutrition advice, lifestyle changes, treatment for related health issues, and prescription weight loss medications like Wegovy or Mounjaro when needed.

Our goal is not just quick weight loss without support. We want to help you achieve real, lasting results while keeping your metabolic health safe.

What is obesity?

Obesity is a long-term health condition where extra body fat can affect your well-being. Many things can play a role, such as genetics, how your appetite is controlled, hormones, metabolism, sleep, medications, eating habits, activity levels, and your environment.

As a first step, you doctor may use the body mass index (BMI) as a first step to check weight, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. They may also look at your waist size, body composition, medical history, blood tests, and whether your weight is linked to other health issues.

Obesity may increase the risk of:

• Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes
• Insulin resistance
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Fatty liver disease
• Sleep apnea
• Joint pain and reduced mobility
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Cardiovascular disease
• Certain fertility concerns
  Managing your weight can help improve your overall health, not just how you look.

What does an obesity and weight loss clinic do?

An obesity and weight loss clinic offers medical support for people who have found it hard to lose weight or keep it off.

At King’s College Hospital Dubai, we start your care with a thorough assessment. Instead of suggesting a diet or injection right away, your doctor will explore why losing weight may have been challenging for you.

Your first appointments may include:

1. Reviewing your weight history, eating patterns, activity levels, sleep, and previous weight loss attempts.
2. Checking for medical factors such as thyroid problems, insulin resistance, diabetes, PCOS, or medication-related weight gain.
3. Assessing your BMI, waist measurement, blood pressure, and metabolic health.
4. Arranging blood tests or other investigations when needed.
5. Discussing realistic treatment choices based on your health, preferences, and long-term goals.
   Your plan might include medical treatment, help from a dietitian, changes to your activity, behavioral strategies, and regular check-ins. If needed, your doctor can also talk to you about bariatric or endoscopic weight loss procedures.

When should you visit our obesity clinic?

You don’t have to wait for a serious health problem before reaching out for help.

An assessment may be helpful if:

• You have repeatedly lost weight and regained it
• Hunger or food cravings make dietary changes difficult to maintain
• Your weight is affecting your mobility, energy, sleep, or confidence
• You have prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, PCOS, or high cholesterol
• You have gained weight after starting a medication
• You are considering a prescription weight loss injection
• Online or unsupervised weight loss plans have not worked
• You want to understand whether bariatric treatment may be suitable
  We also help patients who have already started GLP-1 medication somewhere else but need monitoring, help with side effects, or a long-term plan.

Which weight loss treatments are available?

There isn’t one treatment that works for everyone. Your care will be based on your BMI, medical history, past treatments, related health issues, and what you prefer.

Treatment may include nutrition planning, physical activity guidance, behavioral support, treatment of underlying hormonal or metabolic conditions, and medical weight management.

Some patients may be suitable for prescription medications that influence appetite and fullness. These include GLP-1 receptor agonists and medicines that act on more than one appetite-related hormone pathway.

How do GLP-1 weight loss medications work?

GLP-1 is a hormone your body naturally releases after you eat. It helps signal that you are full, slows how quickly food leaves the stomach, and plays a role in controlling blood sugar. Medications that work on this pathway are designed to help reduce appetite, making it easier for some people to eat less and lose weight as part of a supervised treatment plan.

Wegovy contains semaglutide and is used as part of a medical weight management program alongside dietary changes and physical activity. Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, which acts on both GIP and GLP-1 receptors. King’s College Hospital Dubai currently provides dedicated services covering both Wegovy and Mounjaro treatment.

Depending on your assessment, your doctor may discuss options such as:

• Wegovy
• Mounjaro
• Other licensed weight management medications
• Newer oral GLP-1 treatments, when available and appropriate
• Treatment for conditions contributing to weight gain

These medications aren’t right for everyone and should only be used with a doctor’s supervision. Before prescribing, your doctor will check for any reasons you shouldn’t take them, possible side effects, interactions, pregnancy plans, and your personal or family medical history.

What happens when you start a GLP-1 medication?

Treatment usually begins at a low dose. The dose may then be increased gradually, depending on the specific medicine and how your body responds.

During follow-up, your clinical team may monitor:

• Your weight and waist measurement
• How your appetite and eating habits are changing
• Blood sugar levels and other relevant blood tests
• Any side effects, such as nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or heartburn
• Whether you are getting enough fluids and good nutrition
• Your activity levels and whether you are maintaining muscle mass
• Whether your treatment needs adjusting or is still the right option for you

Medication works best as part of a bigger plan. You’ll still need enough protein, balanced nutrition, regular activity, and a way to keep your results over time. If you stop treatment without a plan to maintain your progress, you might regain weight. Your doctor will talk with you about long-term care instead of using medication as a short-term solution.

Who are the best doctors for obesity and weight loss in Dubai?

The best doctors for obesity and weight loss in Dubai are Dr. Emran Ghaffar Khan, Dr. Momin Kamal Shah, Dr. Sakina Koubeh, and Dr. Hammad Bajwa at King’s College Hospital Dubai.

Dr. Emran Ghaffar Khan is a Consultant Endocrinologist and Clinical Director of KIDEO, the King’s Institute of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity. He has more than 30 years of specialist experience and a particular interest in medical weight management, including newer GLP-1 and combined GIP/GLP-1 therapies where appropriate.

The wider endocrinology team can assess obesity alongside diabetes, insulin resistance, thyroid conditions, PCOS, and other hormonal or metabolic concerns.

Why choose King’s College Hospital Dubai?

At King’s, our doctors understand how weight, hormones, diabetes, and long-term metabolic health are connected.

Through KIDEO, patients can receive coordinated support from endocrinologists, dietitians, diabetes specialists, and other hospital teams when needed. If medical treatment alone is not the right option, your doctor can also arrange an assessment for endoscopic or bariatric weight loss procedures.

Most importantly, your treatment is based on a careful clinical assessment. We focus on what’s safe and realistic for you, instead of giving everyone the same plan.

How can I book an appointment?

To book an appointment with the Obesity and Weight Loss Clinic at King’s College Hospital Dubai, call 800 7777, complete the online appointment form, or book through the KingsHub app.