Migraine care in The Springs, done properly.
Migraine is more than a headache — and Dubai's heat, dehydration and screen time make it worse. We diagnose the type, treat the attack properly (including triptans), and build a preventive plan that actually reduces frequency. For patients in The Springs, that means real continuity — one named GP, home visits when you need them, and bloods drawn at your address by a DHA-licensed nurse.
Why The Springs patients choose Aafiyah
The Springs is a community where people tend to stay for years, build relationships with their neighbours, and want the same from their healthcare — which is exactly what Aafiyah offers. Instead of a different face every visit, families across The Springs have access to one named GP, home visits when needed, and a free 15-minute call if you're not sure whether a visit is necessary. Whether it's a child running a fever, blood tests for the whole family, or ongoing support for an elderly relative living with you, our team is built around getting to know you — not just treating the symptom in front of us.
Who this is for in The Springs
- • Frequent or disabling headaches
- • Migraine with aura
- • Menstrual migraine
- • Medication-overuse headache
- • Chronic migraine (≥15 days/month)
What's included
- • Headache diary and trigger mapping
- • Acute treatment plan (triptans, NSAIDs, antiemetics)
- • Preventive medication when warranted (propranolol, topiramate, CGRP)
- • Neurology referral for resistant cases
- • Hydration, sleep, screen and caffeine review
Tests we typically run
- • BP
- • FBC, ferritin, vitamin D, B12
- • Magnesium
- • Thyroid function
Bloods are drawn at our Business Bay clinic or at your home anywhere in The Springs by a DHA-licensed nurse. Your GP personally calls you with the result.
Red flags — go to A&E
- • Sudden severe 'thunderclap' headache
- • Headache with weakness, confusion or vision loss
- • New headache after age 50 or with fever
FAQs from The Springs patients
Can you prescribe triptans in Dubai?
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Yes — sumatriptan, rizatriptan and similar triptans are prescription-only in the UAE and we prescribe them where clinically appropriate.
Why are my migraines worse in summer in Dubai?
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Heat, dehydration, aggressive AC, disrupted sleep and Ramadan caffeine withdrawal all trigger attacks. A targeted summer plan usually reduces frequency significantly.
Can you visit my home in The Springs?
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Yes — a British-trained GP can visit you at home, hotel or office anywhere in The Springs, usually within 60–90 minutes for urgent issues. Reviews for migraine are typically booked in advance so we have time for a proper consultation.
Healthcare should feel simple.
Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.